Amberton University is a private Christian university in Garland, Texas, United States. It focuses on educating working adults using distance education, with over 60% of programs completed entirely online.[2] The university is accredited by the SACSCOC.[3]
As of 2022, Amberton University had over 900 students, granting 403 degrees including more than 150 master's degrees.[4]
History
Amberton University was founded in 1971 as a branch of Abilene 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, then 20 years later, In March 2001, the name was changed to Amberton University.[5]
Amberton’s first branch campus was opened in Frisco, Texas, in 2006.[7]
In 2025, Amberton appointed its third president, Carol A. Palmer.[8]
Academics
Amberton University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificates for professional skills.
↑ Melanie Tate (August 4, 2025). "Amberton’s Third President Ushers in a New Era of Accountability and Innovation". Texas Today. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
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