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APEI buys Rasmussen - Alpha - 09-06-2021
Rasmussen has a lot of online degree programs. They specialize a bit in healthcare subjects but they've got a bit of everything.
American Public Education, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Rasmussen University (prnewswire.com)
https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/online/
RE: APEI buys Rasmussen - Vle045 - 09-07-2021
Is this a good thing?
RE: APEI buys Rasmussen - Alpha - 09-07-2021
Well, I guess that depends. If the purchase saves the school from going under then I'd say it could be a good thing. At the same time, it does mean that the new owner is a for-profit corporation and you can't be too sure what their plans might include. So I'm going to put it solidly in the middle of the "wait and see" category.
RE: APEI buys Rasmussen - ss20ts - 09-07-2021
(09-07-2021, 07:45 AM)Vle045 Wrote: Is this a good thing?
One thing that came out of this was Rasmussen's degrees are no longer restricted. They weren't available in NY or RI. Since APU bought them, that changed. The degrees now are available in NY and RI. This also gives APU a much larger CBE program.
RE: APEI buys Rasmussen - sanantone - 09-07-2021
The plan to acquire Rasmussen was announced in October 2020. Now that the acquisition is complete, it looks like nothing will change right away. It'll be similar to Strayer and Capella. They operate as separate entities.
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-American-Public-buys-Rasmussen-U
RE: APEI buys Rasmussen - ashkir - 09-07-2021
I hope this goes well for Rasmussen. They have some awesome programs. I hope this gives them the funding they need to continue to innovate.
RE: APEI buys Rasmussen - jsd - 09-07-2021
(09-07-2021, 09:22 AM)Alpha Wrote: At the same time, it does mean that the new owner is a for-profit corporation and you can't be too sure what their plans might include.
Weren't they previously a for-profit already?
RE: APEI buys Rasmussen - dfrecore - 09-07-2021
It's impossible to figure anything out here! Anyone know how much it is to do a term (and length) for the Empowered Learning program? If they will take it, and how much ACE credit they'll take?
RE: APEI buys Rasmussen - sanantone - 09-07-2021
(09-07-2021, 01:21 PM)dfrecore Wrote: It's impossible to figure anything out here! Anyone know how much it is to do a term (and length) for the Empowered Learning program? If they will take it, and how much ACE credit they'll take?
Only the competency-based BSN and medical assisting programs have subscription tuition. It's $3,500 per three-month term. The undergraduate programs are either $229 or $260 per credit. Most of the graduate programs are $125 or $155 per credit.
https://rasmussen.dcatalog.com/v/2021-Catalog/?page=138
Self-directed assessments are $99 allowing students to test out of some courses. Rasmussen accepts NA and ACE credits. There's a predetermined list of NCCRS courses that will be accepted. Thirty-three percent of the degree must be completed at Rasmussen.
https://rasmussen.dcatalog.com/v/2021---2022-Catalog/?page=154
RE: APEI buys Rasmussen - SteveFoerster - 09-07-2021
(09-07-2021, 12:31 PM)jsd Wrote:(09-07-2021, 09:22 AM)Alpha Wrote: At the same time, it does mean that the new owner is a for-profit corporation and you can't be too sure what their plans might include.
Weren't they previously a for-profit already?
Yes, but it's not like being for profit is a bad thing. APUS already has a decent reputation, and Rasmussen will now have the same owners.