Founded in 1900, the Rasmussen University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of St. Cloud (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. This institution also has branch campuses in Minneapolis, Mankato, Moorhead, Rockford, Aurora, Romeoville, Bismarck, Fargo, Fort Myers, Ocala, Pasco County, Green Bay and Wausau. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen University (RU) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Rasmussen University (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Founded | 1900 |
Motto | Doctrina. Concretio. Successio. Learn. Grow. Succeed. |
Colours | Green and gold |
Mascot | Rassy the Moose |
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Address | 226 Park Avenue South St. Cloud 56301-3713 Minnesota United States |
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Other locations | Minneapolis, Mankato, Moorhead, Rockford, Aurora, Romeoville, Bismarck, Fargo, Fort Myers, Ocala, Pasco County, Green Bay and Wausau |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Rasmussen University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Rasmussen University's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Rasmussen University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Rasmussen University.
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12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) | 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
International students |
12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro) | 5,000-7,499 US$ (4,555-6,830 Euro) |
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This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a non-selective open admission policy.
This institution acceptance rate range is not available.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a for-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.
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Rasmussen University-Minnesota's library has 22 branches. 'The library collection is comprised entirely of digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library has reported 588,479 digital books, 109,057 digital/electronic media and 127 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 13 full-time employees, including 8 librarians. Rasmussen University-Minnesota's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.Yes
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Rasmussen University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1999
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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