Culver-Stockton College

What Culver-Stockton College does

Culver-Stockton College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1853 in Canton, Missouri, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and operating under a Board of Trustees with Dr. Lauren B. Schellenberger serving as its 28th president. The institution serves primarily traditional undergraduate residential students (with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio), alongside transfer, online undergraduate, graduate (MBA, M.Ed, MA in Counseling, Master of Athletic Training), and international cohorts. It offers 70+ majors and minors, an online undergraduate catalog spanning business, criminal justice, psychology, esports administration, and supply chain management, and a CORE platform providing professional certifications (CCMA, CompTIA, Medical Coding, Pharmacy Technician). Revenue is generated principally through tuition and fees — including online and graduate programs — supplemented by donations and grants (a 2017 fundraising year generated $6.7M, the largest at that time, and a $1M first-generation endowment was added in 2021). Distribution occurs via on-campus residential programs, online self-serve channels, transfer articulation agreements with community colleges (Carl Sandburg, John Wood, Iowa Wesleyan), healthcare education partnerships (Blessing-Rieman, Hannibal Regional, Clarke University), and an alumni referral program ('Refer a Wildcat').

The college's core technology stack and product strategy center on its experiential learning curriculum, supported by physical innovation infrastructure (Innovation Alley, the Johnson-Turner IDEA Center, the Tri-State Development program), and increasingly on a Google AI for Education Accelerator partnership (2025) that introduces Google's AI tools alongside a new AI/Business Analytics major. Differentiated experiential programs include the Fallen Officer Project (Criminal Justice), travel study (80% student participation over four years), and the newly launched Center for Rural Opportunity (2026) and accelerated three-year nursing degree with Hannibal Regional (2025). The college reports 95% graduate placement (employment or graduate school within six months) and 98% financial aid participation, and is ranked by U.S. News & World Report (Top 10 Best Value Regional College 2024), Zippia (Best College in Missouri for Job Placement, three consecutive years through 2021), and Colleges of Distinction. Most recently, in April 2026, the college joined the Western Illinois University-led Corn Belt Ports Rural Logistics & Maritime Training & Education Consortium, signaling expansion of programmatic and geographic reach across the Midwest.

Name

Culver-Stockton College

Legal name

Culver-Stockton College

Website

https://culver.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Culver-Stockton College is a private liberal arts college in Canton, Missouri, founded in 1853, serving traditional undergraduate, transfer, online, and graduate students through 70+ majors, experiential learning, and partnerships including Google AI and regional healthcare systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)

Keywords

• Liberal arts education
• Experiential learning programs
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Online graduate certificates
• Higher education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including online programs. Financial aid available with 98% of students receiving aid.
2. Private Donations and Grants: Over 6.7 million dollars gifted in 2017 as largest fundraising year at that time. Includes corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and alumni giving.
3. Graduate and Professional Studies Programs: Revenue from online undergraduate programs, graduate certificates, and professional development courses including MBA, MEd, and MA in Counseling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Culver-Stockton College is a private liberal arts institution that sells undergraduate and graduate degree programs along with professional certifications, delivered through residential, online, and experiential learning formats. The college emphasizes hands-on, real-world application of knowledge, with 80% of undergraduates participating in travel study courses and a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio supporting individualized instruction.

Product overview

Culver-Stockton College is a higher education institution offering a portfolio of experiential learning programs across undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies divisions. The college's core offerings include traditional on-campus majors and minors (70+ programs), online undergraduate degree completion programs (10+ programs), graduate degrees (MBA, M.Ed, MA in Counseling, Master of Athletic Training), and professional certification programs through CORE. Supporting infrastructure includes Innovation Alley, the Johnson-Turner IDEA Center, and the Center for Rural Opportunity. The college emphasizes experiential learning as its distinctive educational approach, with 95% of students employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Majors & Minors A portfolio of 70+ undergraduate majors and minors offered on-campus in Canton, Missouri, for traditional residential students seeking a bachelor's degree. Programs span arts, sciences, business, healthcare, and pre-professional tracks.
• Online Undergraduate Programs Flexible online undergraduate degree completion programs for working adults and remote learners in fields such as Esports & Gaming Administration, Human Resource Management, Accountancy, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Marketing, Psychology, Professional Sales, Sport Management, and Supply Chain Management.
• Graduate & Professional Studies Division offering graduate degrees and professional development programs including MBA, M.Ed., MA in Counseling, and Master of Athletic Training, along with online career development certifications for working professionals.
• CORE - Career Online Resources & Education Career-focused online education platform offering professional certifications and career-building programs including Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), CompTIA certifications, Medical Administrative Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician for working adults.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate-level business degree program preparing students for leadership roles across industries, offered as part of the Graduate & Professional Studies division.
• Master of Education Graduate education degree program with multiple tracks designed for current and aspiring educators seeking advanced credentials.
• Esports & Gaming Administration Program Online undergraduate program preparing students for careers in the esports and gaming industry, complemented by campus esports teams and coaching.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of students are employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Illinois UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Partnered with Western Illinois University and nine other higher education institutions to establish the Corn Belt Ports Rural Logistics & Maritime Training & Education Consortium, aiming to advance maritime and logistics workforce development across Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
• Blessing-Rieman College of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNursing partnership offering students comprehensive nursing education pathways with clinical rotations at Blessing Hospital.
• Hannibal Regional Healthcare SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNursing partnership with Hannibal Regional for clinical education and career pathways. Also planning new three-year nursing degree program.
• Carl Sandburg CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfer admission guarantee agreement - students completing 24+ credit hours with 2.5 GPA granted automatic admission.
• John Wood Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfer partnership providing seamless pathway for community college students to continue their education.
• Fontbonne UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeach-out agreement for students transitioning from Fontbonne University.
• Iowa Wesleyan UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfer partnership agreement for Iowa Wesleyan students.
• Clarke UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create pathway for doctorate in physical therapy, providing accelerated progression for Culver-Stockton students.
• Westminster CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccelerated master's degree program partnership allowing students to progress quickly to advanced degrees.
• William Woods UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational partnership for student pathways and transfer opportunities.
• OpendorseTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for name, image, and likeness (NIL) support for student-athletes.
• Google AI for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle AI for Education Accelerator partnership to prepare students for an AI-driven world.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clarke University: Small private Catholic university in Dubuque, Iowa offering undergraduate and graduate programs including a doctorate in physical therapy — Culver-Stockton has an active partnership with Clarke for a DPT pathway, evidencing direct programmatic and student-persona overlap.
• Eureka College: Very small private liberal arts college in Eureka, Illinois with similar size, faith-affiliated heritage, NAIA athletics, and online program offerings — competing for the same Midwest residential and transfer student segments.
• Fontbonne University: Small private Catholic university in St. Louis, Missouri with comparable liberal arts and professional program mix. Culver-Stockton signed a teach-out agreement absorbing Fontbonne students, evidencing near-identical student persona and a directly comparable (and now distressed) business model.
• Westminster College (Fulton, MO): Small private liberal arts college in Fulton, Missouri — same state, similar enrollment scale, faith-affiliated roots, and a competing recruitment footprint for Midwest residential undergraduates. Listed as an active strategic partner of Culver-Stockton for accelerated master's pathways, indicating direct overlap in student persona and program mix.
• William Woods University: Private university in Fulton, Missouri with comparable undergraduate enrollment, online programs, and a similar mix of professional and liberal arts offerings. Listed as an existing partner of Culver-Stockton and competes head-to-head in the Missouri residential and online adult learner market.
• Quincy University: Small private Catholic liberal arts university in Quincy, Illinois — same regional recruiting corridor as Canton, MO, similar size and tuition-discount profile, and directly comparable residential undergraduate business model.
• Hannibal-LaGrange University: Private Christian university in Hannibal, Missouri within ~20 miles of Canton, competing for the same regional high school graduates and faith-oriented student segment. Comparable tuition scale, online offerings, and rural Midwestern positioning.
• Central Methodist University: Small private Methodist-affiliated university in Fayette, Missouri offering comparable undergraduate residential, online, and graduate programs to a similar student persona in the same state and recruitment geography.
• Missouri Valley College: Small private liberal arts college in Marshall, Missouri with comparable enrollment size, NAIA athletics, and online program expansion — competing directly in the Missouri residential and online adult market.

Broad incumbents

• Lindenwood University: Larger private university in St. Charles, Missouri offering an extensive portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs at similar tuition points. Operates broadly in the same Missouri market as Culver-Stockton with overlapping online and transfer student pipelines, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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