Alliant International University

What Alliant International University does

Alliant International University, rebranded as Alliant University in January 2026, is a private, non-profit higher education institution founded in 1924 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The university operates seven physical campuses across California (San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Irvine, Emeryville) and Arizona (Phoenix), supplemented by online and hybrid programs that now account for over 60% of enrollment. It delivers licensure-aligned degree programs at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, certificate, and credential levels through five schools: the California School of Professional Psychology, California School of Education, California School of Management and Leadership, California School of Forensics Studies, and School of Nursing and Health Sciences, plus an MSW program. Alliant is the largest national producer of licensed clinical psychologists and a Top 3 provider of teachers in California, supported by 1,200+ clinical placement partnerships and accreditations from APA, CSWE, CCNE, COAMFTE, CACREP, ACBSP, and CTC.

The university's core product is professional preparation for working adults and career advancers, with revenue generated primarily through tuition and fees across degree programs, supplemented by federal student financial aid (Stafford loans, Grad PLUS loans for students enrolled before July 1, 2026, and federal grants including an HRSA GPE grant of $578,000). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the alliant.edu website, dedicated admissions counselors, and phone inquiry, with veterans/military and international student support as specialized channels. Technology infrastructure includes an online learning management system for hybrid and distance delivery, the EBSCO FOLIO library platform (implemented December 2025) across California campuses, and standard web analytics and ad platforms.

Alliant serves approximately 501-1,000 employees and 50,000+ alumni across 50 states and 150 countries. Recent strategic activity centers on Project Evolve, a multi-year restructuring initiative encompassing a Sacramento campus opening (January 2026), Phoenix nursing expansion with a 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate, a new Applied Behavior Analysis master's program (August 2025), and the non-renewal of leases for three branch campuses (Irvine, Fresno, Emeryville) representing roughly 6% of the student population, to be wound down by 2030-2031. The institution reports zero debt as of 2026 and over $8 million invested in academic programs over the prior two years, with a stated trajectory toward 75% online enrollment by 2030.

Name

Alliant International University

Legal name

Alliant University

Website

https://alliant.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Alliant University is a private, non-profit graduate and professional university serving working adults through licensure-aligned degree programs in psychology, education, business, forensics, nursing, and social work across seven California and Arizona campuses and online delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Credentialing, Academic Credit, Assessment & Transcript Services (EDAIAFAO)

Keywords

• Graduate professional education
• Clinical psychology degrees
• Teacher preparation programs
• Nursing education
• Higher education services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition for degree programs across psychology, education, business, forensics, nursing and health sciences. Programs offered at bachelor's, master's, doctoral, certificate, and credential levels with varying tuition structures.
2. Federal Student Financial Aid: Federal student loans including Stafford loans and Grad PLUS loans (for students enrolled before July 1, 2026) along with federal grants. Most existing and active students enrolled before July 1, 2026 will have access to Grad PLUS through June 30, 2029.
3. Federal Grants: Federal grants such as the HRSA GPE grant ($578,000 over three years) supporting Clinical Psychology PsyD program in Fresno for training psychologists in integrated behavioral health services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alliant International University is a private, non-profit higher education institution that delivers accredited degree, certificate, and credential programs in psychology, education, business, forensics, and nursing and health sciences at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate levels. Programs are offered online, hybrid, and on-campus across seven California and Arizona campuses, designed to prepare working adults for licensure and professional careers, with financial aid, veterans services, and dedicated admissions counseling supporting enrollment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical Psychology (PsyD) APA-accredited doctoral degree preparing students for licensure as clinical psychologists, with training across campus locations including San Diego, Fresno, and Sacramento.
• Clinical Psychology (PhD) APA-accredited doctoral research degree in clinical psychology offered at campus locations including San Francisco and Fresno, preparing students for licensure and research careers.
• Marital and Family Therapy (MA) COAMFTE-accredited master's degree preparing students for licensure as marriage and family therapists.
• Clinical Counseling (MA) CACREP-accredited master's degree preparing students for licensure as clinical counselors.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program preparing students for clinical social work licensure, with emphasis on trauma-informed and integrated behavioral health care.
• Clinical Psychopharmacology (MS) Master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology for licensed psychologists seeking prescriptive authority training.
• Organizational Psychology (MA) Master's degree in organizational psychology for students pursuing I/O psychology practitioner roles.
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology (PhD) Doctoral research degree in industrial and organizational psychology preparing students for academic and practitioner careers.
• Marital and Family Therapy (PhD) COAMFTE-accredited doctoral degree in marital and family therapy for students pursuing advanced clinical and academic roles.
• Marital and Family Therapy (PsyD) PsyD degree in marital and family therapy emphasizing clinical practice and licensure preparation.
• School Counseling with PPS Credential (MAE) Master's degree in school counseling with embedded California PPS credential preparation for K-12 school counselors.
• School Psychology with PPS Credential (MAE) Master's degree in school psychology with California PPS credential preparation for school psychologists.
• Education (MAE) Master of Arts in Education for aspiring and current educators, with options aligned to California teaching credentials.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (MS) Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis preparing students to work with Autistic and developmentally disabled individuals, with emphasis on ethics, trauma-informed care, and social validity.
• Educational Leadership and Management (EdD) Doctoral degree in educational leadership and management preparing students for administrative roles in education organizations.
• Educational Psychology (PsyD) PsyD degree in educational psychology for students pursuing practitioner roles in school and educational settings.
• Administrative Services Credential California administrative services credential program preparing students for school administrator roles.
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential California multiple subject teaching credential program preparing students for elementary teaching.
• Single Subject Teaching Credential California single subject teaching credential program preparing students for secondary teaching in a specific subject area.
• Education Specialist Instruction, Mild/Moderate Disabilities Credential California Education Specialist Instruction Credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities for special education teaching.
• CTEL Leading to CLAD (Certificate) California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) certificate program leading to Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) authorization.
• Forensic Behavioral Science (MS) Master's degree in forensic behavioral science preparing students for careers in forensic psychology, behavioral science, and threat assessment.
• Forensic Science, Investigation, and Technology (MS) Master's degree in forensic science, investigation, and technology for students pursuing forensic investigation and law enforcement roles.
• Psychology, Public Policy and Law (PhD) Doctoral research degree in psychology with specialization in public policy and law, including correctional psychology and policy work.
• Fundamentals of Correctional Psychology (Certificate) Certificate program covering fundamentals of correctional psychology for working professionals.
• Fundamentals of Correctional Psychology with Assessment (Certificate) Certificate program covering correctional psychology fundamentals with assessment components for working professionals.
• Fundamentals of Military and Veterans Psychology (Certificate) Certificate program covering fundamentals of military and veterans psychology for working professionals.
• Business Administration (MBA) ACBSP-accredited Master of Business Administration program for working professionals, available with concentrations including hospitality management.
• Business Administration (DBA) Online Doctor of Business Administration program for working professionals pursuing advanced business leadership roles.
• Data Analytics (MS) Master's degree in data analytics preparing students for analytical roles in business and technology.
• Healthcare Analytics (MS) Master's degree in healthcare analytics for students pursuing analytics roles in healthcare organizations.
• Information Systems Technology (MS) Master's degree in information systems technology preparing students for IT management and systems roles.
• Organizational Leadership (PhD) Online doctoral degree in organizational leadership for students pursuing advanced leadership and academic roles.
• Nursing (BSN) CCNE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program preparing students for RN licensure and nursing practice.
• Nursing, Direct Entry (MSN) Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing for students without a prior nursing degree, with reported 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate for the Dec 2025 cohort.
• Nursing, Nurse Executive (MSN-NE) Master's degree in Nursing with a Nurse Executive concentration preparing students for nursing leadership and administrative roles.
• Master of Occupational Therapy Master's degree in Occupational Therapy preparing students for OT practice and licensure.
• MBA with a Concentration in Hospitality Management Master of Business Administration with a concentration in hospitality management, offered through the Vatel Institute.
• Executive-Style MBA Executive-style Master of Business Administration program delivered through the EduConnect USA partnership for working professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate for Dec 2025 MSN-DE cohort
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EBSCO Information ServicescoreTechnology or Integration · 10 December 2025Alliant International University selected EBSCO FOLIO to modernize library operations across its California campuses. The implementation aims to improve workflows, provide a unified environment, and support data-driven decisions using EBSCO's solutions including EDS (EBSCO Discovery Service), FTF (Faculty Teaching & Technology), GOBI (Global Online Books Interface), and Panorama.
• 1,200+ Clinical Placement PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of clinical placement partnerships including clinics, hospitals, and school districts providing students with real-world training opportunities. These partnerships are integral to Alliant's experiential learning approach and enable programs across psychology, nursing, education, and social work.
• UCSD Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCSD Medical Center serves as a practicum site for Clinical Psychology PsyD students, providing opportunities to work with diverse patients presenting unique medical and behavioral challenges. Students gain experience in integrated care in health psychology and build cultural competency.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AlliantIntlUniv1
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlliantU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/companies/alliant-international-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/alliantu
• TikToktiktok.com/@alliantuniversity

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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