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Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College

Overview of Rasmussen College

Rasmussen College was founded in 1900 in St. Paul, Minnesota as the Rasmussen Practical School of Business. From its simple beginnings as a small business college, Rasmussen has since experienced a century of growth. Today, Rasmussen operates thirteen campuses in the states of Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Florida. Over 40 degree and certificate programs are offered in on-campus, online, and blended-learning formats in a wide variety of subjects.

Points of Distinction

  • Many different financial aid options available
  • High level of student support services
  • Convenient online degrees offered in many career areas
  • Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)

Areas of Study

Rasmussen offers 2-year Associate’s and 4-year Bachelor’s degrees as well as certificates and diplomas. A wide variety of career subjects are covered within the fields of allied health, business, justice studies, nursing, education, and technology. A list of schools and programs within each are listed below:

  • School of Allied Health: One Bachelor's, nine Associate's, and four Diploma programs
  • School of Business: Three Bachelor's, three Associate's, and one Diploma program
  • School of Justice Studies: One Bachelor's, two Associate's, and two Certificate programs
  • School of Education: One Associate's and one Certificate program
  • School of Nursing: Two Associate's and one Diploma program
  • School of Technology/Design: Two Bachelor's and two Associate's programs

Rasmussen College Admissions

The enrollment process begins with a call to the school's toll-free number. Rasmussen's admissions staff will help the applicant choose the right program, set a schedule, apply for financial aid, and complete the rest of the admissions process.

Rasmussen College Faculty Quality

About 70% of Rasmussen's full-time faculty members hold Master's degrees or higher in the subject(s) they teach. Instructors are also highly-trained and certified for online teaching.

Rasmussen College Student Body

Student population varies by campus. The cumulative student body over Rasmussen's thirteen campus locations exceeds 2,000 students.

Rasmussen College Student Life

Rasmussen is a commuter college and does not offer campus housing. However, the College does offer courses during both days and evenings on either a full or part-time basis. This flexibility makes it easy for individuals with significant work/life commitments to attend classes. Rasmussen also offers alumni services, career services, a 24/7 student assistance hotline, and tutoring services.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Business And Management

  • Accounting
  • Accounting - Banking
  • Accounting - Financial Accounting
  • Accounting - Financial Investigation
  • Business Administration
  • Business Administration - Human Resource
  • Business Administration - Management
  • Business Management
  • Business Management - Business Administration
  • Business Management - Call Center Mgmt
  • Business Management - Human Resource
  • Business Management - Internet Marketing
  • Business Management - Marketing and Sales
  • Info. Systems Mgmt. - IP Telephony
  • Information Systems Mgmt.
  • Office Management - Small Business Management

Computer Science And Engineering

  • Business Administration - Information Technology
  • Info Systems Mgmt. - Computer Info Technology
  • Info Systems Mgmt. - Network Security & Forensics
  • Info Systems Mgmt. - Web Programming
  • Info. Systems Mgmt. - Database Administration
  • Info. Systems Mgmt. - Network Administration
  • Multimedia Tech - Web Design

Education And Teaching

  • Early Childhood Education

Family And Social Work

  • Business Management - Child Development
  • Child Care Specialist

Law

  • Office Management - Government
  • Paralegal

Leisure

  • Game and Simulation Production

Media

  • Digital Design and Animation
  • Multimedia Tech - Digital Design and Animation

Medical Administration

  • Health Information Technician
  • Healthcare Management
  • Medical Administration
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Office Mgmt. - Medical Office

Medical Support And Technology

  • Medical Assisting
  • Medical Coding
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Surgical Technologist

Nursing And Emergency Medicine

  • Practical Nursing
  • Registered Nursing

Nutrition And Exercise Therapy

  • Exercise Science

Office And Administration

  • Office Management
  • Office Management - Corporate Management
  • Secretarial

Photography And Commercial Art

  • Multimedia Technologies

Security And Law Enforcement

  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice - Client Services/Corrections
  • Criminal Justice - Corrections
  • Criminal Justice - Crime Scene Evidence
  • Criminal Justice - Criminal Offenders
  • Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice - Investigation/Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
  • Office Management - Legal/Criminal Justice
  • Professional Peace Officer

Therapy And Counseling

  • Massage Therapy

Rasmussen College Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Associate
  • Bachelor
  • Certificate
  • Diploma

Rasmussen College Campus Locations

Florida

  • Fort Myers
  • Holiday
  • Ocala

Illinois

  • Aurora
  • Rockford
  • Romeoville

Minnesota

  • Brooklyn Park
  • Eagan
  • Eden Prairie
  • Lake Elmo
  • Mankato
  • Moorhead
  • St. Cloud

North Dakota

  • Bismarck
  • Fargo

Wisconsin

  • Green Bay
  • Wausau

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