About Us
A School on a Mission
Rasmussen University is an institution of higher learning dedicated to global enrichment and meeting the evolving needs of our diverse communities.
With an emphasis on innovative programs, dynamic curriculum and general education skills, we are committed to being a pioneer in the field of career-focused education.
We empower our students, faculty and staff to exceed the expectations of society through academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.
Accreditation
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Leadership
Our leadership team is built with innovators dedicated to your higher education.
Our Campus Communities Are Our Communities
Wherever there’s a Rasmussen University campus, you’ll find us actively involved with the community. Whether dedicating time to local volunteer opportunities, donating meeting space to local organizations, hosting a virtual career fair that’s free to the public or serving as the hub for a neighborhood fundraiser, we believe in supporting the communities we serve.
Annual Community Service Day
For over 10 years, our national Community Service Day has focused the efforts of nearly 700 employees and students from 23 campuses. Through this achievement, staff and students volunteered more than 2,700 hours in a single 24-hour period.
Learning Center Opens
The opening of a new learning center in southwest Chicago—the Rasmussen University Centro de Aprendizaje (Learning Center)—expands local access to higher education. Providing computer workstations, as well as connectivity and academic coaching and advising to degree-seeking adult students and area high school students taking dual-credit courses at Rasmussen University, El Centro de Aprendizaje continues our mission of education for all.
Free, All-Access Virtual Career Fairs
Rasmussen University’s Virtual Career Fair features leading employers and career experts from a range of industries from across the country. Job seekers can also attend informative online career events, such as panel discussions, résumé consultations, mock interviews and networking sessions. The objective is to give all graduates and community members—not just our students—convenient access to real-time hiring professionals from the comfort of their own home or office.
Dr. Ann Leja
“Your educational journey will consist of authentic real-life experiences.”
Dr. Ann Leja Interim President, Rasmussen University
Welcome and thank you for choosing to pursue your studies at Rasmussen University. For 120 years, Rasmussen University has been committed to providing high-quality, affordable education while empowering our diverse student population to pursue the dream of a college degree.
We are pleased you are furthering your education and advancing your career, and we are honored you have chosen to invest in your future with us. At Rasmussen University, we offer quality curriculum delivered by industry-experienced faculty, and continuously strive to provide flexible and affordable learning options for our degree programs.
An education at Rasmussen is designed to prepare you to excel in your chosen field and make a difference in the world. As a student you will have real-time access to a suite of support services such as an academic advisor, library and learning resources, tutors and career services advisors. These services promote success from the first day of class through graduation, and into the next phase of your career. Our mission of being a pioneer in the field of career-focused education ensures that your educational journey will consist of authentic real-life experiences, intentionally planned to enable you to transition seamlessly from student to a valued contributor to society.
Rasmussen University is proud of its long-standing history and track record of making a college education more accessible and rewarding. We are grateful to our dedicated students, faculty and staff for continuing that tradition of academic excellence. We look forward to engaging with you and helping you achieve your educational goals!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ann Leja
Interim President, Rasmussen University