Campus
Campus is a venture-backed, accredited online college offering two-year associate degrees in Business Administration (with an Applied AI Concentration), Information Technology, and Healthcare Administration, plus in-person Sacramento certificates and a 30+ university transfer network, primarily serving Pell Grant-eligible learners with tuition set below the federal aid maximum.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Campus does
Campus (legal entity CampusGroup, Inc.) is a venture-backed, for-profit online college headquartered in New York with additional campuses in Sacramento and (as of May 2025) Atlanta. The company delivers accredited two-year associate degree programs — in Business Administration (including an Applied AI Concentration co-developed with OpenAI), Information Technology, and Healthcare Administration — fully online via live classes taught by 100+ professors drawn from top-ranked universities, supported by 1:50 dedicated success coaches, 24/7 tutoring, and a transfer pathway network of 30+ four-year university partners including ASU, NAU, Morehouse, and Tulane. It also operates in-person and hybrid certificate and diploma programs (Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Cosmetology, Barbering via Paul Mitchell the School) at the Sacramento campus, and shorter non-degree courses such as the Replit-co-developed Vibe Coding 101.
The underlying technology stack combines a proprietary learning management system (Campuswire, originally founded by CEO Tade Oyerinde and used by 300+ active universities) with the Sizzle AI adaptive learning engine (acquired October 2025; 1.7M users), which uses multiple large language models to personalize instruction. Institutional accreditation through ACCJC (since 1999, currently in 2026 reaccreditation), California BPPE approval, and state authorizations across seven+ U.S. states enable Title IV federal financial aid disbursement, which underpins the tuition model.
Revenue is generated primarily through tuition priced at $2,440 per quarter (or $7,320 per academic year, $19,520 for a full two-year program), deliberately set below the federal Pell Grant maximum so that 86% of students pay nothing out of pocket. Ancillary revenue includes Sacramento campus certificate programs starting at $14,000, a $25 refundable enrollment deposit, and emerging non-degree short courses. The company is private, has raised over $100M across a $29M Series A (May 2023, led by Sam Altman and Jason Citron) and a $46M Series B (March 2025, led by General Catalyst), and serves 3,178 students as of May 2026, with the Atlanta hub adding approximately 250 operational staff to support continued enrollment growth.
Campus firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Campus
- Legal name
- CampusGroup, Inc.
- Website
- https://campus.edu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Campus is a venture-backed, accredited online college offering two-year associate degrees in Business Administration (with an Applied AI Concentration), Information Technology, and Healthcare Administration, plus in-person Sacramento certificates and a 30+ university transfer network, primarily serving Pell Grant-eligible learners with tuition set below the federal aid maximum.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Campus is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Campus business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others
Revenue model
- Tuition from Online Associate Degree Programs: Recurring tuition billed per quarter at $2,440 for 7-12 credits or $200 per credit for 6 or fewer; full academic year is $7,320 and full program tuition is $19,520 for the two-year online AABA/AAS tracks. Most revenue is funded through federal Pell Grants and FAFSA rather than out-of-pocket student payments.
- Tuition from Certificate and Diploma Programs (Campus Sacramento): One-time/semester-based tuition for in-person and hybrid programs at the Sacramento campus (Paul Mitchell the School, medical assisting, phlebotomy, medical billing and coding), starting at $14,000 for certificates and delivered over 12-60 week programs.
- Enrollment Deposit Fees: One-time refundable $25 enrollment deposit that reserves a student's seat; fully refunded if the student stays enrolled through the second week of their second term and attends at least one class.
- Federal Financial Aid Disbursements (Pell Grant / Title IV): Substantial portion of tuition is paid via federal Pell Grants, Cal Grants, GI Bill benefits, and FAFSA-funded aid; many students attend with no out-of-pocket tuition cost, making federal aid a primary revenue source.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Online Associate Degree flat tuition |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Certificate and Diploma Programs (Campus Sacramento) |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | One-time Refundable Enrollment Deposit |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Campus product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Campus is an online two-year college offering accredited associate degrees (Business Administration, Business Administration with Applied AI Concentration, Information Technology, and Healthcare Administration) delivered via live online classes taught by professors from top-ranked universities, plus in-person diploma and certificate programs at its Sacramento campus. The company charges tuition set below the federal Pell Grant maximum so eligible students can attend with no out-of-pocket cost, supported by dedicated success coaches, 24/7 tutoring, and guaranteed transfer pathways to 30+ four-year partner universities.
Product overview
Campus operates a single unified online college platform (Campus.edu) offering accredited two-year associate degree programs (Business Administration, Business Administration with Applied AI Concentration, Information Technology, and Healthcare Administration) and shorter non-degree certificates/diplomas, plus its proprietary learning management system Campuswire and the recently acquired AI learning platform Sizzle AI (now integrated into instruction). The core product is the Campus Scholars online experience (live classes, professors, success coaches, tutoring, transfer pathways), which is delivered alongside separate in-person programs (Medical Assisting, Cosmetology, Barbering, Phlebotomy, Medical Billing and Coding) at Campus Sacramento. Named offerings within the portfolio include the A.A. Business Administration, A.A. Business Administration with Applied AI Concentration, A.S. Information Technology, A.S. Healthcare Administration, the Vibe Coding 101 short course (in partnership with Replit), various Paul Mitchell the School programs (Barbering, Cosmetology, Cosmetology and Barbering), Medical Assisting and Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy diplomas/certificates, Medical Billing and Coding Professional/Specialist programs, the Phlebotomy certificate, and supporting platforms Campuswire (proprietary LMS) and Sizzle AI (AI-for-learning engine).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Campus Scholars: Flagship online two-year associate degree program offering live classes, personal success coaches, and transferable credits.
- Campus Sacramento
- Campuswire
Products and services
- Online Associate Degree in Business Administration (A.A.) Two-year accredited online associate degree (96 quarter credit hours) covering marketing, management, accounting, data analytics, and entrepreneurship, taught via live online classes by professors who also teach at top-tier universities. Targeted at first-time online community college students seeking an affordable, debt-free pathway and transfer into a four-year bachelor's program.
- Online Associate Degree in Business Administration with Applied AI Concentration Two-year A.A. in Business Administration augmented with five Applied AI courses co-developed with OpenAI; provides hands-on access to OpenAI's models through ChatGPT Edu and covers generative AI, data analysis with AI, AI ethics, AI integration, and image/content generation, culminating in a capstone project. Targeted at students seeking applied AI skills within a business degree.
- Online Associate Degree in Information Technology (A.S.) Two-year online associate degree in Information Technology designed to prepare graduates for CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201), CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202), CompTIA Network+ (N10-009), AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and AWS Certified Solutions Architect exams. Targeted at students pursuing entry-level IT careers.
- Online Associate Degree in Healthcare Administration (A.S.) Two-year online associate degree (96 quarter credits) covering healthcare systems, law and compliance, EHR, billing and coding, revenue cycle, and operations. Prepares students for administrative roles in clinics, hospitals, and outpatient settings.
- Vibe Coding 101 Eight-week online short course (in partnership with Replit) that teaches non-technical professionals how to design and deploy web applications using AI-assisted software development tools on Replit's platform; course proceeds support Campus scholarships. Targeted at career switchers and non-technical professionals.
- Barbering Program (Paul Mitchell the School at Campus Sacramento) 30-45 week in-person barbering diploma offered at Campus Sacramento through the Paul Mitchell the School partnership, delivered on the 5221 Madison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841 campus. Targeted at students pursuing a licensed barbering career.
- Cosmetology Program (Paul Mitchell the School at Campus Sacramento) In-person cosmetology diploma offered at Campus Sacramento through the Paul Mitchell the School partnership, approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Targeted at students pursuing a licensed cosmetology career.
- Cosmetology and Barbering Program (Paul Mitchell the School at Campus Sacramento) 36-54 week combined in-person cosmetology and barbering diploma offered at Campus Sacramento through the Paul Mitchell the School partnership. Targeted at students pursuing both cosmetology and barbering licensure.
- Medical Assisting Program (Campus Sacramento) 33-48 week hybrid medical assisting diploma offered at Campus Sacramento, preparing students for allied health roles. Targeted at students seeking hands-on medical assisting certification.
- Medical Assisting with Phlebotomy Program (Campus Sacramento) 38-60 week hybrid program combining medical assisting training with phlebotomy certification. Targeted at students pursuing both medical assisting and phlebotomy credentials.
- Phlebotomy Program (Campus Sacramento) 12-week in-person phlebotomy certificate program; prepares students for Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) certification. Approved by the California Department of Health Services (Lab Field Services). Targeted at students seeking an entry-level phlebotomy credential.
- Medical Billing and Coding Professional Program 37-48 week online certificate program in medical billing and coding. Targeted at students pursuing an online entry-level healthcare billing credential.
- Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program 33-44 week online certificate program in medical billing and coding specialist skills. Targeted at students pursuing a focused online medical billing and coding credential.
- Campuswire Learning Platform Proprietary learning management system (LMS) used by Campus for delivering live online instruction; originally founded by Tade Oyerinde as a separate venture and used by students and professors from over 300 active universities. Sells to higher education institutions as a standalone platform.
Quantifiable outcome
- 70% graduation rate for full-time, first-time Campus students, above the roughly 30% community college sector average
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Companies that use Campus
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Campus technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability5 records
Feature4 records
Campus partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
40 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Northern Arizona UniversitycoreSeamless transfer pathway for Campus students to earn an associate's degree in business or IT and transfer to NAU Online for a bachelor's degree. Guarantees no credits are lost in transfer and includes proactive NAU outreach during transition.
- National Transfer Network (30+ partner universities)flagshipCampus announced a National Transfer Network with over 30 four-year universities including Arizona State University and University of Virginia to facilitate seamless transfer of associate degree credits toward bachelor's programs, often with guaranteed acceptance.
- REVOBOTS / Campus InnovationminorREVOBOTS' TASKBOT SCOUT XT autonomous mobile robot is being deployed alongside 'strategic partner Campus Innovation'; this reference is to a 'Campus Innovation' entity distinct from the education company Campus, included only as it appeared in source material.
- ReplitflagshipCo-developed Vibe Coding 101, an AI-assisted software development course aimed at non-technical professionals, leveraging Replit's platform of over 40 million users. Course proceeds support Campus scholarships.
- Sizzle AIflagshipAcquired Sizzle AI in October 2025 and integrated its adaptive learning technology into Campus's online instruction. Founder Jerome Pesenti (former VP of AI at Meta) joined Campus as CTO and his team leads engineering to accelerate Campus's roadmap by 2-3 years. Sizzle AI serves 1.7 million users.
- Brandon Miller (NBA)coreMiller Scholars Program offering up to 40 fully funded scholarships worth up to $20,000 each for associate degrees in Business Administration or IT; includes tuition, laptop, Wi-Fi, success coaching, and live online courses.
- Shaquille O'NealflagshipCo-launched scholarship and the Surtain Scholars Program for aspiring entrepreneurs and the next generation of leaders, providing debt-free degree pathways to Campus students.
- OpenAIflagshipCo-developed the Applied AI concentration within the Associate of Arts in Business Administration. Students get hands-on access to OpenAI's models through ChatGPT Edu. The program launched with enrollment beginning January 2025 and consists of five specialized courses taught by faculty from institutions including UC Berkeley and Princeton.
- Arizona State UniversityflagshipMyPath2ASU partnership offering 400+ course-by-course guided transfer pathways, personalized guidance, and guaranteed general admission for Campus graduates who meet requirements. Transfers into ASU bachelor's programs from Campus's two-year tracks.
- University of Virginia (UVA - School of Continuing and Professional Studies)coreListed as a Campus Transfer Partner enabling students to transfer associate degree credits toward a UVA bachelor's degree via the National Transfer Network.
- Morehouse CollegecoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling associate-to-bachelor's transfer pathways for Campus graduates.
- Tulane University - School of Professional AdvancementcoreCampus Transfer Partner offering transfer pathways into Tulane's professional advancement programs.
- Rutgers School of Business-NewarkcoreCampus Transfer Partner; Rutgers Business School also hosted Campus students in the Rutgers Case Competition.
- Western Governors UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner for online bachelor's degree continuation.
- Southern New Hampshire UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner offering transfer pathways into SNHU online bachelor's programs.
- University of Central FloridacoreCampus Transfer Partner for associate-to-bachelor's transfer.
- Butler UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Butler.
- Central Michigan UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into CMU.
- University of CincinnaticoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UC.
- Colorado State University GlobalcoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling online transfer pathways.
- Florida International UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into FIU.
- Indiana State UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into ISU.
- Indiana Wesleyan UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into IWU.
- Loyola University New OrleanscoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Loyola New Orleans.
- University of Maryland Global CampuscoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling online bachelor's continuation.
- Mississippi State UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Mississippi State.
- National Louis UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into National Louis.
- New Jersey Institute of TechnologycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into NJIT.
- University of North TexascoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UNT.
- Oakland UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Oakland University.
- Point Park UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Point Park.
- Rollins CollegecoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Rollins.
- Texas Southern UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Texas Southern.
- Texas Tech UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Texas Tech.
- UMass Global UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UMass Global.
- UT San AntoniocoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UTSA.
- Virginia Commonwealth UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into VCU.
- Wichita State UniversitycoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Wichita State.
- University of Arkansas Fort SmithcoreCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UAFS.
- Paul Mitchell the School (Campus Sacramento)coreOperates barbering, cosmetology, and combined cosmetology and barbering programs under the Paul Mitchell brand at Campus Sacramento, with programs ranging from 30-54 weeks.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Campus competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Western Governors University: Large nonprofit online university offering competency-based associate and bachelor's degrees at flat-rate tuition, serving working adults and Pell-eligible learners. Closest direct peer to Campus's affordable, fully online, accredited two-year model.
- Southern New Hampshire University: One of the largest online nonprofits in the U.S., offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees online at low tuition with strong Pell Grant alignment. Directly comparable to Campus on online scale, affordability, and Pell-driven enrollment.
- Arizona State University Online: ASU's large online program and a Campus transfer partner (MyPath2ASU). Competes for the same Pell-eligible adult learner seeking affordable bachelor's pathways, and is both a transfer partner and a competitor in the online associate-to-bachelor's market.
- StraighterLine: Low-cost online general education and workforce credential provider that partners with colleges to accept transfer credits. Competes directly with Campus on affordable, credit-bearing courses for adult learners; Campus's VP of Marketing previously led marketing at StraighterLine.
- Purdue University Global: For-profit online university offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees with strong Pell Grant alignment and workforce focus. Direct competitor in the affordable online degree market, particularly for adult and Pell-eligible learners.
Broad incumbents
- 2U: Public online program manager (OPM) that builds and operates online degree programs for major universities. Broader incumbent in the same space; Campus's admissions team includes former 2U executives and competes for the same online adult learner.
- Coursera: Major MOOC and credentialing platform offering accredited degrees from partner universities (including associate options). Competes with Campus for affordable, online, career-focused credentials but lacks Campus's live-class and success-coach model.
- edX (2U): Large MOOC and degree platform offering MicroMasters, boot camps, and accredited degrees from top universities. Broader incumbent in the affordable online credential space; competes for the same AI-skilled learner via similar partnerships with OpenAI.
Emerging players
- Guild Education: Education benefits platform partnering with employers to fund tuition at approved colleges for working adults. Comparable target audience (Pell-eligible adult learners) but distinct delivery model; potential partnership or competitive overlap as Campus expands employer relationships.
- Noodle Partners: Online program management (OPM) and partnership platform helping universities launch and grow online programs. Comparable as an enabler in online higher education; Campus's Senior Director of Admissions previously led enrollment at Noodle Partners.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat7 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Campus social profiles
Digital presenceCampus compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance9 records
Campus financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Campus leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles25 records
Campus subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Campus funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors17 records
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Campus M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Campus
What does Campus do?
Campus is an online two-year college offering accredited associate degrees (Business Administration, Business Administration with Applied AI Concentration, Information Technology, and Healthcare Administration) delivered via live online classes taught by professors from top-ranked universities, plus in-person diploma and certificate programs at its Sacramento campus. The company charges tuition set below the federal Pell Grant maximum so eligible students can attend with no out-of-pocket cost, supported by dedicated success coaches, 24/7 tutoring, and guaranteed transfer pathways to 30+ four-year partner universities.
Is Campus a public or private company?
Campus is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Campus founded?
Campus was founded in 2016. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Campus based?
Campus is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does Campus make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Tuition from Online Associate Degree Programs are the primary driver. The others are tuition from Certificate and Diploma Programs (Campus Sacramento), enrollment Deposit Fees and federal Financial Aid Disbursements (Pell Grant / Title IV).
Who are Campus's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Western Governors University, Southern New Hampshire University, Arizona State University Online, StraighterLine and Purdue University Global. Broad incumbents are 2U, Coursera and edX (2U). Emerging players are Guild Education and Noodle Partners.
Does Campus have an API?
No public API is recorded for Campus.