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| 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[1] |
Academic staff | 48 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Urban, multiple sites |
| Colors | Orange, white & green |
| Website | amberton |
 | |
Amberton University is aprivate Christian university inGarland, Texas, United States. It focuses on educating working adults usingdistance education, with over 60% of programs completed entirely online.[2] The university isaccredited by theSACSCOC.[3]
As of 2022, Amberton University had over 900 students and granted 403 degrees, including more than 150master's degrees.[4]
Amberton University was founded in 1971 as a branch ofAbilene 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.[5]
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".[6]
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. Twenty years later, in March 2001, the name was changed to Amberton University.[5]
Amberton's first branch campus was opened inFrisco, Texas, in 2006.[7]
In 2025, Amberton appointed its third president, Carol A. Palmer.[8]
Amberton University offersundergraduate andgraduate degree programs, as well as certificates for professional skills.
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