Amberton University

Amberton University is a private, nonprofit university located in Garland, Texas, in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex of the United States of America. The main campus is adjacent to Interstate 635. Amberton is a private university that adheres to an Evangelical Christian philosophy. The school began as part of Abilene Christian University as an extension campus from 1971 until 1982, and was initially located in Mesquite, Texas, moving to Garland in 1974. Plans for its separation into an independent institution were initiated when the school received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1981, and it became known as Amber University in 1982, with the "ton" being added to its name in 2001. A branch campus was opened in Frisco, Texas in 2006.

In September 1971, Amberton University began as an extension campus of Abilene Christian University and was located in Mesquite. From the beginning, the university's purpose was to identify and provide for the educational needs of the community. Quickly, the university turned to educational programs that catered to working adults.

In June 1974, the campus location was moved to Garland. The new campus, a two-story professional office building, was designed for mature adults who did not need or desire the environment associated with traditional colleges (dormitories, cafeterias, gymnasiums, intramural athletics, etc.).

In 1981, the university received accreditation from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and plans were approved for separating the institution from Abilene Christian University. The separation was completed in June 1982, and the university took the name Amber University.

In 2001, the university changed its name to Amberton University. The English addition of “ton” to a word means a town or village. As a result of offering adult students traditional lecture and nontraditional e-courses, the name more accurately identifies the community of learners.

Two of its distance degrees were named Best Buys for affordability and quality by GetEducated.com: Amberton's online MBA  and its online bachelor's degree in business administration/general business