Rasmussen Accreditation
Credentialed to provide the programs and outcomes you want
Whether online, on campus, or through blended learning models, we adhere to the highest standards of education and student support. Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Regional accreditation is only awarded to colleges that meet criteria set by the association in their respective region, and can provide assurance that an organization has been found to meet strict requirements and criteria, and that there are reasonable grounds for believing it will continue to do so according to the HLC's Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions: An Overview, 2007 Edition.
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Accreditations and Approvals
| Higher Learning Commission Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Higher Learning Commission |
The Rasmussen College Professional Nursing Associate’s degree in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida is approved by the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the nursing program requirements, students are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses. Upon passing the NCLEX-RN Exam, the RN candidate is eligible for licensure, provided the candidate has satisfied all Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida Board of Nursing requirements. Minnesota Board of Nursing Florida Board of Nursing Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing |
The Rasmussen College Practical Nursing Associate’s degree in Minnesota is approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the Practical Nursing program requirements, students are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses. Upon passing the NCLEX-PN Exam, the PN candidate is eligible for licensure, provided the candidate has satisfied all Minnesota Board of Nursing requirements. Minnesota Board of Nursing |
The Rasmussen College Practical Nursing diploma in Florida is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the Practical Nursing Program requirements, students are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses. Upon passing the NCLEX-PN Exam, the PN candidate is eligible for licensure, provided the candidate has satisfied all Florida Board of Nursing requirements. Florida Board of Nursing |
Health Information Technician - CAHIIM |
Medical Assisting - CAAHEP The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Bloomington, Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove, Eagan, Green Bay, Mankato, and St. Cloud Campuses; and the Medical Assisting AAS Degree program at the Lake Elmo/Woodbury and the Medical Office Assisting AAS Degree Program Moorhead campuses is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). The Medical Assisting Diploma and AAS/AS Degree programs at the Aurora/Naperville, Fort Myers, New Port Richey/West Pasco, Ocala, Romeoville/Joliet, Rockford and Wausau campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) |
Surgical Technologist - CAAHEP The surgical technologist program at the Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove and St. Cloud Campuses is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs |
Medical Laboratory Technician - NAACLS The Medical Laboratory Technician Program at the Bismarck, Lake Elmo/Woodbury, Mankato, Moorhead, and St. Cloud Campuses are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
Rasmussen College registration, authorization, licensure and approval by state: |
Rasmussen College in Minnesota is registered by: Minnesota Office of Higher Education Rasmussen College – MN locations are registered as private institutions with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 1306A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean credits earned at the institution can be transferred to all other institutions. |
Rasmussen College in Illinois is authorized by: Illinois Board of Higher Education |
Rasmussen College in Florida is licensed by: Commission for Independent Education |
Rasmussen College in North Dakota is authorized by: North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education |
Rasmussen College in Wisconsin is approved by: State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board |
| Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Rasmussen College is a Candidate for Accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). |
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