Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

What Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions does

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is a private, nonprofit, institutionally accredited graduate healthcare university founded in 1998 and headquartered in Provo, Utah, wholly owned by holding company Wasatch Educational, Inc. RMU delivers 19 master's and doctoral degrees plus 12+ certificate programs across eight program areas: Counseling, Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometric Medicine, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant/Associate, and Speech-Language Pathology. The university serves two principal customer segments — working healthcare professionals pursuing post-professional credentials while continuing clinical practice, and entry-level students pursuing residential clinical doctorates — supported by nine specialized program accreditations (CAPTE, CCNE, ARC-PA, ACOTE, CACREP, CAA, ACOE, ABPTRFE, AAENP) plus institutional NWCCU accreditation and SARA membership enabling nationwide distance education.

RMU's product portfolio spans tuition-generating degree programs (FNP, DPT, OD, MMSc-PA, MedSLP, MOT, OTD, DMSc, SLPD, MSCO, PhD), short-form certificates and continuing education through the RMU Peaks platform, and revenue-generating clinical services through RMU Health Clinics (Eye Institute, Counseling Clinic, Center for Communication Disorders, OT and PT therapy services). Delivery is hybrid: online coursework via Canvas LMS integrated through OKTA SSO, periodic on-campus intensives for post-professional students, and full residential programs with simulation labs for entry-level clinical doctorates. Per-credit tuition ranges from $760 (Counseling) to $1,178 (PA), with total program costs from $29,412 (post-master's DMSc) to $204,980 (four-year OD).

RMU's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through its own admissions advisors, website, blog, news center, social channels, Summit Magazine annual publication, and a student referral program. The university distributes programs through its Provo campus for residential programs, through hybrid models with 3–4 annual on-campus intensives for working professionals, and through RMU Health Clinics serving both training and community healthcare functions. Reported outcomes include an 87% overall graduation rate, 98% DPT retention, and high PANCE pass rates for PA students. Leadership transitioned in January 2023 when Cameron K. Martin became the second university president, succeeding founding president Richard P. Nielsen who oversaw growth from 8 students in 1998 to 1,686 enrolled students and 4,631 alumni by Fall 2023.

Name

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Legal name

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Inc.

Website

https://rm.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is a private, nonprofit graduate healthcare university in Provo, Utah, offering accredited doctoral, master's, and certificate programs in 8 healthcare fields to working professionals and entry-level clinical students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Graduate Healthcare Professions

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Graduate healthcare education
• Doctoral nursing programs
• Physical therapy degrees
• Physician assistant studies
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Provo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Graduate Healthcare Education Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition for doctoral degrees, master's degrees, and certificate programs in healthcare fields. Tuition varies by program with cost-per-credit ranging from $760 to $1,178. Programs include locked-in tuition rates once enrolled.
2. Program Fees: Additional fees including clinical fees for preceptorship supervision, course fees for onsite supplies and facilities, program fees, and University Resource Fees. Examples include $1,000 per clinical course for FNP programs, course fees of $500 for clinical supplies.
3. Continuing Education: RMU Peaks continuing education platform offering courses, workshops, webinars, and events for healthcare professionals. Revenue from professional development offerings separate from degree programs.
4. RMU Health Clinics: Revenue-generating clinical services including the Eye Institute, Counseling Clinic, Center for Communication Disorders, and therapy services. Clinics serve both educational purposes for students and community healthcare needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RMU provides graduate-level healthcare education through doctoral, master's, and certificate programs across eight program areas—counseling, health sciences, nursing, occupational therapy, optometric medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, and speech-language pathology. Programs are delivered through flexible hybrid, online, and residential formats designed for working healthcare professionals, supplemented by on-campus RMU Health Clinics and RMU Peaks continuing education offerings.

Product overview

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is a graduate-level healthcare university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across 8 program areas. The institution provides doctoral degrees (PhD in Health Sciences, DNP, DNP/FNP, OTD entry-level and post-professional, OD, DPT, DMSc, SLPD), master's degrees (MSN, MS MedSLP, MMSc-PA, MOT Bridge, MSCO), and 12+ certificate programs. Programs are delivered through flexible online, hybrid, and residential formats designed for working healthcare professionals. The university's product portfolio includes clinical doctorate programs enabling specialization (Psychiatry Certificate, Neonatology Fellowship, Academic Residency), continuing education via RMU Peaks, and on-campus health clinics (Eye Institute, Counseling Clinic, Center for Communication Disorders, OT, PT clinics) that serve both as training facilities and community healthcare resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RMU Health Clinics: Healthcare clinics including Eye Institute, Counseling Clinic, Center for Communication Disorders, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy services.
• RMU Foundation
• RMU Peaks
• RMU Store
• RMU Eye Institute

Products and services

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Residential full-time 8-semester program with accelerated clinically-focused curriculum and immersive hands-on learning clinic for students pursuing physical therapy careers. Includes pro bono clinic and optional Dual DPT/PhD pathway. CAPTE accredited.
• Master of Medical Science - Physician Assistant (MMSc)

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% overall graduation rate across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Utah University (SUU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Partnership to create accelerated pathways for students pursuing careers in physical therapy and occupational therapy. Enables seamless transition from Southern Utah University to RMU graduate healthcare programs, expanding access to healthcare education in the region.
• Utah Valley University (UVU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Launched accelerated educational pathway to Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Creates faster, more efficient route to becoming a physical therapist for UVU students transitioning to RMU's DPT program.
• Utah Eye CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership for the RMU Eye Institute providing patient care opportunities for optometry students and serving community eye care needs.
• Hoopes VisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered eye care facility collaborating with RMU Eye Institute for clinical training and patient services in ophthalmology and vision care.
• Friends for SightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership supporting vision screening and community eye health initiatives in collaboration with RMU Eye Institute.
• EyeCare of LehiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partner for optometry student training and community eye care services.
• Precision VisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing clinical training opportunities and vision care services for RMU Eye Institute.
• Cincinnati Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership for Physical Therapy Neonatology Fellowship requiring at least 1000 clinical hours at this top children's hospital for specialized training.
• World of Difference (WOD) FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable foundation co-founded by Dr. Richard P. Nielsen that has collaborated with RMU to provide graduate students with opportunities to work in developing country hospitals and clinics in Kenya and Malawi, Africa.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• South College: South College is a private institution offering doctoral-level programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, nursing, and pharmacy — directly comparable to RMU's graduate health professions program portfolio and similar hybrid/online delivery approach.
• Samuel Merritt University: Samuel Merritt University is a private health sciences university in Oakland offering nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and podiatric medicine programs with a hybrid/in-person model closely comparable to RMU's portfolio and graduate-level focus.
• Western University of Health Sciences: Western University of Health Sciences is a private, non-profit health sciences university offering osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, and nursing — directly comparable as a multi-program, multi-accreditation health professions university with overlapping scope.
• MGH Institute of Health Professions: MGH Institute of Health Professions is a private, graduate-only health professions university in Boston offering nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, speech-language pathology, and genetic counseling — directly comparable in mission, size, and program mix to RMU.
• Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science: Rosalind Franklin University is a private, graduate health sciences university offering medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, nursing, and biomedical sciences — directly comparable to RMU as a comprehensive health professions institution with overlapping program areas.
• A.T. Still University: A.T. Still University is a private, non-profit health sciences university offering osteopathic medicine, dental, audiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and nursing programs across multiple campuses and online formats — a near-direct match to RMU's graduate health professions portfolio and hybrid delivery model.
• University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences: University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is a for-profit health sciences university specializing in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, and education — a direct competitor in the hybrid/online health professions graduate education segment.

Broad incumbents

• Touro University: Touro University operates multiple private health sciences and graduate education campuses offering osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and nursing — a broader incumbent with overlapping health professions programs.
• Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University is a large, for-profit nursing and healthcare-focused university with a national online footprint offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and other healthcare programs — a broader incumbent and scale competitor in the online healthcare graduate education space.
• Midwestern University: Midwestern University is a larger, well-established private health sciences university with multiple campuses offering osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and nursing — a broader incumbent with deeper resources but closely comparable program mix to RMU.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rmuohp
• Facebookfacebook.com/RMUoHP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/rmuohp
• Instagraminstagram.com/rmuohp
• Xx.com/rmuohp

Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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