| Allied American University | |
| Type: | Private for-profit university |
| Established: | 2008 |
| Closed: | 2016 |
| City: | Laguna Hills |
| State: | California |
| Country: | United States |
| Parent: | Allied Business Schools, Inc. |
Allied American University (AAU) was a private for-profit university in Laguna Hills, California. It was founded in 2008 and accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The university offered bachelor's and associate degree programs in business administration, criminal justice, general studies, and allied health, altogether offering seven undergraduate degree programs and 10 certificate programs. It closed in 2016.
Allied American University was the higher education division of Allied Business Schools, Inc. (also known as Allied Schools). Allied Schools provided distance education since 1992 and online learning since 1996. The university closed for business as of December 31, 2016, and is no longer servicing students.
From 2008 to 2016, AAU provided education programs for in-demand careers. The classroom student-to-teacher ratios were approximately 10:1.
Allied American University was nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). It was also licensed to operate by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).