Tampa/Brandon Campus

Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Check out the Accreditation section to learn more about the specific Tampa/Brandon location, or view additional accreditation details for all programs.

Entrance requirements vary by program and type of student, such as first-time, transfer, nursing or military students. Visit our Admissions page for specific steps toward enrollment and set yourself up for success.

Or contact an admissions advisor to start your online application. With no application fee for many programs, you can fill out your basic information online in minutes. Plus, 67% of our program requirements may be completed through transfer credits or prior training.3

There are a total of five campus locations in Florida:

• Central Pasco
• Fort Myers
• North Orlando
• Ocala
  • Ocala School of Nursing
• Tampa/Brandon

Students need to score a 55% or greater on the TEAS for the Practical Nursing (LPN) program, 62% or greater for the Professional Nursing (ADN/RN) program or a 72% or greater for the BSN program. Attend an online Nursing Information Session to learn more about TEAS scores.

The time it takes to graduate depends on the program and student. You can choose from over 50 programs in a variety of areas of study, from Certificates and Diplomas to Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees.

Plus, many of our online programs feature Empowered Learning^™ courses which allow you to go faster when you can and slower when you need to. 14-day attendance windows keep you on track and connected.

The Tampa/Brandon services feature excellent facilities in a cozy space—including classrooms, a computer lab and a learning and collaboration space. It also has a Simulation Center and updated labs, including a labor and delivery room, an ICU and a medical-surgical simulation room.

Though the space is great, the people are what make the campus unique. Rasmussen University faculty understand the school’s culture and always put their students first. The University is a great place to interact with the professors, get to know fellow students and knock out some homework in a supportive environment.

Online and on-campus students also have access to career services, library and learning services, peer tutors and mentors, personal advisors and 24/7 tech support.

Here’s a quick sampling of what you’ll find in the area.

Restaurants:

• Olive Garden^®
• Cheesecake Factory^®
• Bolay

Study spots:

• Dunkin' Donuts^®
• Corner Bakery Café
• Starbucks^®

The Tampa/Brandon location is in Hillsborough County on Brandon Town Center Drive, a short drive from the heart of downtown Tampa. If you’re a frequent visitor to the campus, it never hurts to know a little more about the surrounding area.

Activities:

• iFLY
• Topgolf^®
• The Florida Aquarium

Students and instructors have participated in fundraising efforts and school supply drives in partnership with the Hillsborough Education Foundation.

Rasmussen College opened in 1900 as a higher education business school in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 2020, Rasmussen College became Rasmussen University to better represent Rasmussen students and graduates. Our dedication to higher education, affordable cost, relevant research and technology, leadership skills and more remains the same.