Strayer University - Arlington SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Strayer Arlington’s 75% freshman retention rate and 19% six-year graduation rate suggest that starting is manageable, but finishing takes a clear plan. Since the school is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your profile, and focus on fit, schedule, cost, and support.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Strayer University - Arlington facts and stats
Strayer University - Arlington enrolls 1,669 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Strayer Arlington has a 75% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 19% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 47:1.
Arlington, VA

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Key Strayer University - Arlington application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Strayer Arlington, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes, especially if superscoring could improve your application, and make sure your last fall retake is early enough for scores to arrive before the regular application deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Strayer Arlington is a private for-profit institution with tuition and fees of $13,920. Students can use the FAFSA to explore federal aid options and review payment plans with the financial aid office.

Strayer University - Arlington’s estimated cost of attendance is $23,358, including $13,920 in tuition and fees and $9,438 for room and board. As a private for-profit institution, actual costs can vary based on program format, course load, housing choices, and personal expenses. Students should compare the listed price with any grants, scholarships, employer benefits, or federal aid they may qualify for.
Student life at Strayer University - Arlington
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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