Independence University, Private online university in Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Independence University was a private online institution in Salt Lake City that focused on career-oriented degree programs. It offered courses across healthcare, business, technology, and graphic arts designed to help students enter the workforce quickly.
The institution began in 1978 as California College for Health Sciences before adopting its new name in 2005. It merged with Stevens-Henager College in 2010 and closed in 2021.
The student population reflected substantial diversity, with 25 percent white, 14 percent black, 4 percent Hispanic, and 45 percent representing various other backgrounds.
The university accepted enrollments year-round with classes starting each month, making it flexible for working students. Courses were structured in four-week blocks to allow quick progression through programs.
The university maintained an open enrollment policy with monthly class starts and four-week course durations until its closure in August 2021.
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