Kaplan University - Online Degrees Review Summary

Education continues to rank highly on everyone’s list of important achievements, but many adults are too busy to reach the educational attainment they would like. With Kaplan University, education is just a mouse click away and the online component of this university ranks as its greatest asset. Reviewers of Kaplan University also like that the cost of books is included in the site and they enjoy the convenience. But some reviewers do not like Kaplan online, chiefly because of the cost and the amount of time it takes to complete the program. Comments range from “Kaplan University Provides a Great Education” to “Overpriced for the Lack of Education You Receive”. It adds up to a mixed experience with Kaplan University and potential students would be wise to consider other Colleges and Universities before making a final decision.
53% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 5 stars
53% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 5 stars%
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17% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 4 stars
17% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 4 stars%
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10% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 3 stars
10% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 3 stars%
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3% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 2 stars
3% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 2 stars%
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17% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 1 star
17% of people rated Kaplan University - Online Degrees as 1 star%
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67% 67% of people recommend Kaplan University - Online Degrees 33% of people don't recommend Kaplan University - Online Degrees 33%
 

Kaplan University - Online Degrees Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
MAY
26
2008

I have been a KU student for over a year now, scheduled to graduate July 2009, and I cannot say enough about it!  I am a fulltime Mom of three teenagers, working fulltime as well, and find the flexibility of online classes to be just what I need.  I completed an Associate's Degree at a local community...

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a serious student

not2cute2bevil
Portland, ME
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
APR
29
2008
All colleges can teach a subject. But what makes Kaplan University online degrees and distance learning programs unique is our emphasis on teaching you how to absorb and apply the real-world knowledge that will be meaningful in your professional life.

It's a philosophy born of the belief that knowledge...

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a good test taker, paying for school

heyajit
Woodbridge, NJ
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Kaplan University - Online Degrees Ratings and Reviews

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a busy person, value conscious, expecting good, fair service, not rich, willing to pay for quality, partial to small class size, Every day computer user, music lover

DEC
6
2007
My wife and I decided to go back to school a year or so ago. She was interested in a degree in business and I wanted to get a degree in IT/Network Administration. We spent hours every day researching and talking to advisors from different on line colleges. FInally, we settled on Kaplan University, as they offered the courses we were interested in and the cost of everything outside of grants and other tuition help was affordable for us.

We're in the middle of our second year now and it has been an overall great experience. Midway through my first year, I re-ruptured a lumbar disc and had to have...
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4 star rating
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Sabbz
Donalds, SC



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budget conscious, a serious student, Every day computer user, cost-conscious, pc-user, a busy person, serious student, pretty quick with tech stuff

NOV
17
2008
Kaplan University is a great school for online education. I first transferred to Kaplan University from University of Phoenix Online which I didn't like. It was too expensive and inconvenient. At Kaplan I have never been out any money myself as financial aid covers everything and even got a scholarship to pay for the enrollment fee that the enrollment advisor told me about. I haven't had any problems at Kaplan. The books are included in tuition which is less than $7000 a year and that is a lot cheaper than UOP which was $13000 a year when I left. They encourage the live interactions between instructors,... read full review »
5 star rating
BethMcCree
Ottawa, IL



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a serious student, paying for school

FEB
5
2008

I have gone to Kaplan for the last three years. In November 2006 I was awarded for Deans honors list for having a high GPA. I am majoring in Bachelors in information in technology and design. Every year they seem to add something new. I find the classes are what I need to achieve my bachelors and better my knowledge. The books arrive two weeks before start date if you enroll in time. Instead of taking five years like a onsite campus here its only going to take four years to graduate. You dont have to only take one or two classes but you can take three to graduate even earlier. But people are right...

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5 star rating
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kitty25
Wichita, KS



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AUG
4
2008

Kaplan University is an excellent place for anyone who has a limited schedule.  You have the ability to work school into your life!  The instructors truly care and are understanding.  The classes are interesting and apply to the workplace.  There are a variety of majors that you can choose from.  I think the Communication major is the most interesting.

 The best part of Kaplan University is that once a week during a class, there is a live seminar.  The professors lead a discussion live on the internet about a topic for the week.  This makes the school feel like a connected community. You...

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4 star rating
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warphi
Saint Paul, MN



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Every day computer user

DEC
8
2008
Kaplan University is a great online college that offers a great variety of degree plans. The advisors are very friendly and helpful! Teachers are easy to understand. Books and software are incuded in the tuition. There is flexability with seminar times and options. Kaplan University is a great college that I would recomend to anyone!
5 star rating
christy85abby05
Liberty, MO



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a serious student, serious student, a good test taker

APR
29
2008
I have got alot of mails from kaplan and it sounds pretty interesting because this school bokks helped me get a good score on my SAT and ACT so im seriously considering this school                                                                                
5 star rating
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zubair89
Cape Coral, FL



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believe in higher education, full-time worker, a mom, pc-user, a college grad

NOV
15
2007
Kaplan University is a great place to get an online education.  It is possible to study, no matter where you are.  If you go on vacation or have to work away from home, you can still get your classwork done.  There are great programs that you can study in.  I recommend the Legal Studies Program.  Students get their education from both reading and doing assignments as well as real time lectures or "seminars" once a week.  There is a lot of attention given to students. 
5 star rating
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whynot2000
Novi, MI



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serious student, paying for school

FEB
15
2008
I decided to go back to school to get my masters. I was trying to work and still have a life as well as find a great program.  Kaplan was perfrect for me becuase it allowed me that freedom.  I began my program of a Masters in Teaching and Learning with an emphasis in math in January of 2007 and I will complete my degree in May 2008.  I made the Dean's list each term and I have to say it wasn't very difficult.  The coarse and load and quality were great.
5 star rating
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jpitts
Laurens, SC



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a serious student

MAY
8
2008

this is one of the most versatile and most resourseful universites.

the courses are elaborate and the professors are quite friendly and understanding.

vast number of courses and options are available.

the online modules are also extremely good and one of the best in the country.

it follows a culture of openness and academic advisors are easily available for help.


5 star rating
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mdanidharia
Fremont, CA



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Changed Majors, avid reader, Studied Business, a mom, deans list, believe in higher education, serious student, Student for 2.5 years at location

NOV
17
2007
Kaplan University has been a very wonderful educational institution for me.  I started several years ago in one degree program and then decided to change majors.  It was very easy and they applied several of my classes to my new degree program.  I will be graduating in two terms.  I have had no problems with Kaplan with anything. 
5 star rating
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gwenhwyfar0174
Cleveland, OH



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full-time worker, believe in higher education, serious student, Lived off Campus, a mom, appreciative of good service, deans list

NOV
13
2007
I think that this school is the greatest. I not only can keep my full time job and still be able to go to school. I am a single mother of two and this is perfect for those people that want to go back to school and are haveing problems getting in other places. This is an accreditted school.
5 star rating
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jcbabygirl
Brooklyn, MD



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OCT
27
2008
Associate, Bachelor, and Master Degree programs along with certificate courses are taught by qualified professors. Learn at your convenience, and start changing your life for the better, today.
5 star rating
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Kya31
Spartanburg, SC



1
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a serious student

JUN
26
2008
I love Kaplan University. I am learning a lot from Kaplan and I enjoy it!
5 star rating
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ahummer1984
Ashland, WI



1
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paying for school

Rated on September 1, 2008

5 star rating
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rasta1979
Springville, UT



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