About Us
Mission Statement
Rasmussen University, grounded in integrity, is committed to enriching our communities by providing innovative, career-ready higher learning and outstanding healthcare education.
Our students are at the heart of our mission.
Inspired by their dreams, we foster an inclusive environment that promotes lifelong learning and empowers every student to achieve their highest potential.
"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.
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.
“We see the potential within you—potential that's been waiting for this moment to thrive.”
Dr. Carrie Daninhirsch Provost, Rasmussen University
Welcome, and thank you for choosing Rasmussen University to pursue your education and help achieve your career goals. We see the potential within you—potential that's been waiting for this moment to thrive.
Your educational journey is now part of a larger 125-year legacy of opportunity. Since 1900, Rasmussen University has created pathways to success, offering unwavering support to students—especially those who have been underrepresented, underserved, or underestimated by traditional higher education. We have always believed that a person-centered, career-focused education is one of the most powerful ways to transform lives, lift families, and strengthen communities.
What sets us apart is our faculty, who are not just experts in their fields, but mentors dedicated to your success. As Dr. Albertus Barnes, a School of Business Instructor, shared, "Teaching is not just a profession for me—it is a calling and a joy to help students reach their potential, develop confidence, and pursue their goals." This commitment to personalized education is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that you are equipped to achieve your dreams and make an impact in your chosen profession.
We also understand every student’s journey is unique, which is why we offer tools and resources you need to thrive in more than 60 career-focused programs. Our support doesn’t stop when you graduate; we are here to help guide you throughout your career, celebrating every milestone along the way.
We’re honored that you’ve chosen to invest in your future with us. As you write this next chapter in your story, we can’t wait to see you reach your full potential and be RU Ready for the opportunities ahead.
Sincerely,
Dr. Carrie Daninhirsch
Provost, Rasmussen University