Campus

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.

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

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core 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
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

40 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Northern Arizona UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 April 2026Seamless 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)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Campus 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 InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026REVOBOTS' 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.
• ReplitflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Co-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 AIflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 10 October 2025Acquired 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)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 July 2025Miller 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'NealflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 July 2025Co-launched scholarship and the Surtain Scholars Program for aspiring entrepreneurs and the next generation of leaders, providing debt-free degree pathways to Campus students.
• OpenAIflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Co-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 UniversityflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 September 2024MyPath2ASU 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)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a Campus Transfer Partner enabling students to transfer associate degree credits toward a UVA bachelor's degree via the National Transfer Network.
• Morehouse CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling associate-to-bachelor's transfer pathways for Campus graduates.
• Tulane University - School of Professional AdvancementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner offering transfer pathways into Tulane's professional advancement programs.
• Rutgers School of Business-NewarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner; Rutgers Business School also hosted Campus students in the Rutgers Case Competition.
• Western Governors UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner for online bachelor's degree continuation.
• Southern New Hampshire UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner offering transfer pathways into SNHU online bachelor's programs.
• University of Central FloridacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner for associate-to-bachelor's transfer.
• Butler UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Butler.
• Central Michigan UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into CMU.
• University of CincinnaticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UC.
• Colorado State University GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling online transfer pathways.
• Florida International UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into FIU.
• Indiana State UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into ISU.
• Indiana Wesleyan UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into IWU.
• Loyola University New OrleanscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Loyola New Orleans.
• University of Maryland Global CampuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling online bachelor's continuation.
• Mississippi State UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Mississippi State.
• National Louis UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into National Louis.
• New Jersey Institute of TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into NJIT.
• University of North TexascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UNT.
• Oakland UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Oakland University.
• Point Park UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Point Park.
• Rollins CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Rollins.
• Texas Southern UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Texas Southern.
• Texas Tech UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Texas Tech.
• UMass Global UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UMass Global.
• UT San AntoniocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UTSA.
• Virginia Commonwealth UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into VCU.
• Wichita State UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into Wichita State.
• University of Arkansas Fort SmithcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCampus Transfer Partner enabling transfer pathways into UAFS.
• Paul Mitchell the School (Campus Sacramento)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOperates 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

Direct 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=2meHfTMbK0Y
• Xx.com/Campusgrad
• Facebookfacebook.com/campusgrad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campusorg

Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles25 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors17 records

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M&A1 record

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