American National University, formerly National Business College, is a private

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with multiple campuses in the United States, including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio,

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, and

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History

The university was founded in 1886 as a business school in

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. It later expanded to a national business school and developed multiple campuses.

Academics

The university offers master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, diploma programs, certificate programs, and professional training and certifications. It is institutionally accredited by the

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(DEAC).

Campuses

American National University has campuses in 30 cities across six states, including Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.ANU Campus Locations
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