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Ashford University is a private university located in Clinton, Iowa. It is the largest educational holding of Ashford's parent company, Bridgepoint Education (NYSE: BPI). Although the school is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the school has begun the process of seeking regional accreditation from theWestern Association of Schools and Colleges.
The University offers Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees in 60 degree programs. Ashford's Center for External Studies enrolls 99% of the student population, with the remainder attending its Clinton campus.

The Ashford ground campus is located in Clinton, Iowa. The 24 acre campus is about a half-mile from the Mississippi River and about a mile north of Highway 30. The most notable building on campus is St. Clare Hall, which has served as the Mount St. Clare Convent, Novitiate, Academy, and College. Today, the lower floors in St. Clare Hall house administrative and support staff, while the upper floors contain classrooms. The newest building on campus is the Durgin Educational Center, which houses Kehl Arena, the athletics department, and the animation lab. The University has recently purchased the Best Western hotel in Clinton, which they are in the process of converting into a dormitory.

Ashford University is a member of the NAIA. The school's athletics teams, The Saints, compete in the Midwest Collegiate Conference. The official team colors are purple and gold, and the mascot for the Saints is a Saint Bernard dog named Champ. The Saints field teams in both men's and women's basketball, golf, tennis, cross country and soccer. The Saints also compete in women's softball and volleyball, as well as men's baseball and men's track and field. The University constructed a $4.6 million dollar athletic facility in 2010. As part of the complex, a state of the art football field was built, though the Saints do not currently field a football team.

The mission of Ashford University® is to provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.

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