Amberton University

Amberton University

Motto	Rogamus ut Discamus (Latin)
Motto in English	We seek, therefore we learn.
Type	Private university
Established	1971
Accreditation	SACS
Religious affiliation	Christian
President	Carol A. Palmer
Academic staff	48
Location	Garland, Texas , U.S.
Campus	Urban, Multiple Sites
Colors	Orange, White & Green
Website	amberton.edu

Amberton University is a private Christian university in Garland, Texas, US, with an educational focus on working adults. Amberton emphasizes distance education, with over 60% of programs completed entirely online. The university is accredited through SACSCOC.

As of 2022, Amberton University has a recorded enrollment of over 900 students, granting 403 degrees including more than 150 Master’s degrees.

History

Amberton University was founded in 1971 as a branch of Abilene Christian College. Originally known as ACC Metrocenter, classes were conducted at the defunct Christian College of the Southwest in Mesquite. The university’s educational cornerstone was a criminal justice program for police officers, which was ultimately phased out in 1978.

In 1974, ACC Metrocenter opened its own campus in a two-story, 60,000-square-foot office building. In 1976, the branch was renamed Abilene Christian University at Dallas to align with the main campus’ title transition from college to university.

ACU Dallas became an independent institution in 1981 after a four-year effort to secure its own accreditation. The university adopted the name Amber University, then 20 years later, In March 2001, the name was changed to Amberton University.

Amberton’s first branch campus was opened in Frisco, Texas, in 2006.

Academics

Amberton University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificates for professional skills.

External links

• Official Site