Fielding Graduate University
Founded 1974
President Katrina Rogers (President)
Fees USD 18,000
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Fielding Graduate University is a private nonprofit graduate university founded in 1974 in Santa Barbara, California, a pioneer in distributed and online graduate education. Fielding was one of the first universities to develop rigorous graduate programs specifically designed for working professionals using a distributed learning model. The university offers PhD and MA programs in psychology, education, leadership, and media through a flexible format.
Schools
- School of Psychology — APA-accredited PhD in clinical psychology
- School of Leadership Studies — Organizational development and leadership
- School of Educational Leadership — EdD and PhD for educators
- School of Media — Media psychology and media studies
How to Apply
- Application: Fielding Application
- Designed for working professionals — all programs offered online with limited residencies
Key Deadlines
- Regular Decision: Rolling admissions