Cambridge College, Cambridge

What Cambridge College, Cambridge does

Cambridge College is a private, nonprofit higher education institution founded in 1971 and headquartered in Cambridge (with its main campus at 500 Rutherford Avenue, Boston, MA). It serves primarily adult learners seeking flexible, affordable undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate, and professional development programs across business administration, healthcare management, education, counseling, and psychology. The institution differentiates on adult-learner accessibility, offering campus-based instruction in Boston and Puerto Rico alongside fully online asynchronous programs, hybrid formats, and prior-learning credit evaluation.

The core technology platform is the MyCC Student Portal, powered by Jenzabar (v2022.2) as the student information system, integrated with Canvas as the learning management system for course delivery. Supporting tools include Zoom for synchronous sessions, TutorMe for 24/7 on-demand tutoring in 300 subject areas, Starfish/CONNECT (formerly Starfish) for advising and student success tracking, Grammarly Premium and Google Read/Write for writing support, and standard academic-integrity and survey tools (TurnItIn, RedCap, TaskStream). Following its July 1, 2024 acquisition by Bay Path University, Cambridge College has adopted Paycom as its ATS and operates under unified governance with shared policies, Title IX administration, and student services.

The business model is tuition-driven: revenue is generated through per-student tuition and fees across degree and certificate programs, with annual billing, supported by financial aid packages, Pell Grants, scholarships, military benefits, and first-responder discounts. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the institutional website, social channels, content marketing, and campus events. Customer segments include adult learners as the primary persona, plus undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, dual-enrollment, and professional-development cohorts. The institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and authorized to operate in Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.

Name

Cambridge College, Cambridge

Legal name

Cambridge College

Website

https://cambridgecollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cambridge College is a private, nonprofit higher education institution founded in 1971, serving adult learners with flexible undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate programs delivered on campuses in Boston and Puerto Rico and fully online, operating as a subsidiary of Bay Path University since July 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

Keywords

• Adult higher education
• Online degree programs
• Graduate education
• Professional certificates
• Doctoral programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Cambridge College generates revenue primarily through tuition charges for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificate and professional development programs. Tuition rates vary by program level and delivery format (online vs. campus-based).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cambridge College delivers flexible, affordable undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate degree programs designed for adult learners. Programs are offered through campus-based instruction at the Boston and Puerto Rico campuses as well as fully online and hybrid modalities. The institution also provides professional development courses, prior learning credit evaluation, and student support services such as academic advising, tutoring, and career planning.

Product overview

Cambridge College offers a comprehensive educational platform providing flexible, affordable degrees and certificates for adult learners. The portfolio includes undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs delivered through campus-based, fully online, and hybrid modalities. The primary student-facing product is the MyCC Student Portal (powered by Jenzabar), which integrates with Canvas LMS for coursework. Programs span business administration, healthcare management, education, counseling, and professional development. Recent additions include an Online MBA in Spanish targeting native Spanish speakers. The institution operates main campuses in Boston and Puerto Rico, with full online program availability for distance learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degrees Bachelor's degree programs for adult learners including Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, psychology, education, and other disciplines. Designed for working adults seeking flexible undergraduate credentials.
• Graduate Degrees Master's degree programs including MBA (including Spanish-language MBA), Master of Healthcare Management, counseling, education, and other graduate-level programs aimed at working professionals.
• Doctoral Degrees Doctoral programs including Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Doctor of Business Administration for professionals pursuing advanced academic credentials.
• Online Programs Fully online asynchronous degree and certificate programs designed for adult learners requiring flexibility, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees delivered 100% online.
• Campus-Based Programs In-person educational programs at the Boston main campus and Puerto Rico location, with hybrid course options combining on-campus sessions with asynchronous online elements.
• Certificates Professional certificates and certifications in fields including project management, healthcare, and other professional development areas for working professionals.
• Professional Development Non-degree professional development courses and programs for career advancement and continuing education, including project management, healthcare, and education specializations.
• Online MBA in Spanish Online Master of Business Administration program delivered entirely in Spanish, with all courses, coursework, materials, and support in Spanish for native Spanish speakers seeking career advancement.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student support services including academic advising, tutoring (via TutorMe and CONNECT/Starfish), disability accommodations, career services, mental health resources, and technical support for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

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Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• Bay Path UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Effective July 1, 2024, Bay Path University officially acquired Cambridge College. This strategic alliance enhances the academic community and broadens students' educational horizons and career opportunities. Cambridge College policies, programs, and systems now fall under Bay Path University's administration, including Title IX and student services.
• Interamerican UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for commencement ceremony hosting at Interamerican University's Metropolitan Campus theater in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National University: San Diego-based private nonprofit with extensive online programs targeted at working adults and military-affiliated students; closely mirrors Cambridge College's adult-learner focus at substantially larger scale.
• Western Governors University: Online-only nonprofit serving adult learners nationwide with competency-based programs; provides a useful benchmark for adult-learner scale, tuition-pricing strategy, and program certification partnerships.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Large private nonprofit that pioneered online degree programs for adult learners; competes directly with Cambridge College for the same working-adult segment at much greater scale, brand reach, and program breadth.

Direct peers

• Regis College: Weston, MA-based private nonprofit college with adult learner and graduate programs, including nursing and health management—overlapping size, mission, and New England regional presence with Cambridge College.
• Lesley University: Cambridge, MA-based private nonprofit university with strong programs in education, counseling, and human services; directly comparable in geographic footprint and adult-learner programming.
• Bay Path University: Acquirer and parent of Cambridge College as of July 2024; similarly adult-learner-focused private nonprofit with online program portfolio, comparable in size, mission, and regional footprint.
• Fisher College: Boston-based small private nonprofit college with a long-standing focus on adult learners, career-oriented programs, and flexible scheduling—closely aligned with Cambridge College's model and market.

Emerging players

• Excelsior University: Online-focused nonprofit serving adult learners with flexible degree pathways and credit-for-prior-learning; comparable pricing strategy and mission to Cambridge College, though operating at lower brand visibility.

Regional players

• Bunker Hill Community College: Largest community college in Massachusetts serving a diverse, adult-skewing student body in Boston; directly competes for adult-learner transfer and workforce-program enrollment at significantly lower tuition price points.
• University of Massachusetts Boston: Boston-area public research university offering adult-learner and graduate programs at lower in-state tuition; competes in the same regional employer and student market as Cambridge College but at much larger scale and lower price point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CambridgeCollegeTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/92609987972
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cambridge-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/cambridgecollege_edu
• Xx.com/CambridgeCollg

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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