Ashford University - Review

Lapptopp, Your experiences are completely at odds with mine. Yes, there are a couple of classes that require special Ashford addition texts, but for the most part I was able to find my books at Amazon and other outside sources, and Ashford's (Edmap's) prices compared quite favorably; to the point that I bought most of my texts from them. Also, and I found this comforting, I am looking into a graduate program and Gonzaga is one of the schools I am considering. It is highly ranked. Anyway, the sample syllabus they sent me listed its text as one I had for one of my classes at Ashford. Same title, author, and edition, but for a master's-level class. Also, after completing 23 classes through Ashford, my largest classes had at most 27 students, and I think this occurred twice. Most of my classes, however, had from 20 to 24. I would not call these large by any means, especially knowing that in traditional classroom settings it is not unusual for classes to number in the hundreds and to be taught by an assistant to the instructor. In some cases I can admit that the instructors should have been more visible, but for the most part they were involved in the discussion forums and were always responsive to efforts to communicate directly with them. They did not reply to everyone's postings every week, but they were there and active, for the most part. Your negative experiences seem at worst like an anomaly and do not seem to justify painting the entire program in such negative light. It's your right, but I believe you should have given the school more time to demonstrate their worth.

What student community did you find for book trade. I also attend Ashford and would love more info on this. You can e-mail me @ kendrickktk4@aol.com Thanks, Tina

I have to say I agree about Ashford, and for truth77, i have a 3.8 GPA and I am doing excellent at Ashford, if you google my name I made Deans List (christine henagin) so it is not just me, the financail aid department is horrible, i have had to repeat courses simply because they had a different title then the course i took at another college, I think Ashford is horrible and the only reason I am staying is because I d not want to loose credits and take even more time to graduate.

How long were you enrolled before you started seeing problems? I've been there for about a year, and I haven't had any trouble. I never do the same thing week after week, and as far as loans go, I have been pleased. When I attended traditional college, for my first 4 years, I did not qualify for any loans, so the fact that Ashford could give me one was a blessing. I haven't found any hidden fees yet, and have actually found books online. There is also a community that I learned about through one of my classes for book trade within the student community. I have also used Blackboard in my previous school, Indiana University, and am aware that Pitt uses it as well. Blackboard isn't just something Ashford made up. I have never had a computer crash or lost work using Blackboard at Ashford or Indiana.

Personally, I have found people that write reviews like this to be irresponsible students and have a victim mentality. They want to blame all of their problems on other people. Ashford does not hide anything. When you fill out the application it list all the cost and fees. As far as books go, you use real texts books and not e-learning books (text book completely online). I am not sure what the poor student loan term means because Title IV (the government for those that do not know) regulate the financial aid, not Ashford University. The university can not give only a portion of the student loan. The cost is confusing as well because compared to other online modalities, Ashford is about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of other schools. Class size will range from 15 - 30 students. I have been at Michigan State University in a class that was 200+. This review is very one sided and I bet this person still does not have a degree.

Seems like the more popular online courses get the worse they get. Welcome to Viewpoints! ;)Ron

Last edited on Apr 12, 2008 at 8:54PM