Hondros College

What Hondros College does

Hondros College of Nursing (legally American Public University System, Inc. dba Hondros College of Nursing) is a for-profit nursing education institution founded in 2007 and headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, with a central support office in Columbus. It operates eight physical campuses across three states — six in Ohio (Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo), one in Indiana (Indianapolis), and one in Michigan (Detroit/Bingham Farms) — serving individuals pursuing entry-level and advancement pathways in nursing. Its core academic portfolio consists of a Practical Nursing (PN) diploma program (48 credits in Ohio/Michigan, 49 in Indiana, completable in as few as 12 months) leading to LPN licensure, and an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN, 61 quarter credits, ~15 months, Ohio campuses only) leading to RN licensure, supplemented by an ADN Direct Entry option for career changers and military medics, an ADN-BSN STaT Track, and a Medical Assisting program.

The institution's delivery model combines in-person clinical training — nursing simulation labs equipped with patient manikins, hospital beds, and clinical supplies — with digital infrastructure including the MyClassroom learning management system for online coursework and the CAMS Student Portal for enrollment, grades, financial aid, and records. Admissions are gated by the HESI entrance assessment (75% for Direct Entry ADN, 70% for PN, 60% for Medical Assisting), and NCLEX exam preparation is integrated throughout the programs. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and its PN program by the NLN Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, with the Detroit campus additionally approved by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

The business monetizes through tuition and fees (ADN tuition publicly disclosed at $28,487), with student affordability supported by federal Title IV aid (Pell Grants, federal loans), veterans benefits, institutional Hondros Grants, and private scholarships/loans. Go-to-market is admissions-driven and sales-led, using information sessions, admissions representatives, phone (1-855-90-NURSE), online request-for-information forms, and campus visits, with four annual intake windows (January, April, July, October) and no waitlists. Hondros is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI); on April 28, 2026, the Higher Learning Commission approved consolidation of American Public University System, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing into a single accredited institution.

Name

Hondros College

Legal name

American Public University System, Inc. dba Hondros College of Nursing

Website

https://hondros.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hondros College of Nursing is a for-profit nursing school operating eight campuses across Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, offering Practical Nursing diplomas, Associate Degree in Nursing, and Medical Assisting programs to aspiring LPNs, RNs, and career changers, funded primarily through tuition and financial aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Practical nursing
• Associate degree nursing
• Medical assisting
• Healthcare training

Headquarters

HQ city

Westerville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Direct tuition charges for nursing programs including Practical Nursing (PN) diploma and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). ADN tuition is publicly stated at $28,487. Programs vary in credit requirements by state (48 credits in Ohio/Michigan for PN, 49 credits in Indiana for PN, 61 credits for ADN).
2. Federal Financial Aid: Federal Pell Grants, Federal Loans, and other Title IV financial aid programs for eligible students
3. Veterans Benefits: Education benefits for eligible veterans and their dependents through VA programs
4. Hondros Grants: Institutional grants to help students cover education costs
5. Private Scholarships and Loans: Third-party scholarships and private lending options for students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hondros College of Nursing is a private nursing education institution that delivers diploma and associate degree nursing programs through 8 campuses across Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Its core offerings are the Practical Nursing (PN) Diploma Program training students to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program training students to become Registered Nurses (RNs), supplemented by the ADN Direct Entry Option, ADN-BSN STaT Track, and a Medical Assisting Program. Programs are supported by simulation labs, an in-house LMS (MyClassroom), and the CAMS Student Portal, with enrollment offered four times per year on a no-waitlist basis.

Product overview

Hondros College of Nursing operates as a nursing education institution offering multiple programs across multiple states. The core product portfolio consists of two primary nursing programs: the Practical Nursing (PN) Diploma Program available in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan (48-49 credits, 12 months full-time), and the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program available in Ohio (61 credits, 15 months). These are supplemented by the ADN Direct Entry Option for students with prior college credit and the ADN-BSN STaT Track for advanced progression. The institution also offers a Medical Assisting Program. Technology infrastructure includes the MyClassroom Learning Management System for online coursework and the CAMS Student Portal for enrollment and academic records. Supporting services include HESI entrance exam administration, transfer credit evaluation, NCLEX exam preparation, career services with employer partnerships, and formal student grievance procedures. The college operates eight physical campuses across Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan with simulation labs and clinical facilities. In 2026, Hondros College was consolidated with American Public University System and Rasmussen University under the Higher Learning Commission accreditation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Practical Nursing (PN) Diploma Program A diploma program training students to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Program offers 48 quarter credits in Ohio and Michigan and 49 quarter credits in Indiana, with clinical experience beginning in the second term. Can be completed in as few as 12 months (full-time) or 79 weeks (part-time). Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program An associate degree program (Associate of Applied Science) training students to become Registered Nurses (RNs). Includes 61 quarter credits with 48 advance standing credits, completed in approximately 15 months. ADN program is approved only at Ohio campuses. Tuition is publicly disclosed at $28,487 for the full program.
• ADN Direct Entry Option

Quantifiable outcome

• PN program completion in as few as 12 months (full-time) or 79 weeks (part-time)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Detroit Healthcare EmployersminorOthersLocal healthcare providers and employers in the Detroit area that partner with the campus for clinical rotations and career placement of graduates. Career services maintains relationships with local healthcare providers to help place graduates in nursing positions.
• Area Healthcare ProvidersminorOthersHealthcare facilities that provide clinical rotation opportunities for students and represent potential employment for graduates. Career services staff maintain relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate student clinical experiences and graduate employment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• South University: For-profit school offering PN, ADN, and BSN nursing programs. Comparable in target student profile (adult learners, career changers) and tuition-funded business model.
• Galen College of Nursing: Private, multi-campus nursing college offering PN and ADN programs with similar no-waitlist positioning. Most direct comparable to Hondros on program mix, target student, and for-profit model.
• Rasmussen University: Now a sister institution within the consolidated APEI umbrella, offering PN, ADN, and BSN programs across multiple states. Comparable in program portfolio and student demographic, and a useful benchmark for post-consolidation integration.
• Chamberlain University: Large for-profit nursing school owned by Adtalem Global Education offering ADN, BSN, and MSN programs nationally. Competes for similar career-changer and pre-licensure nursing students with comparable tuition-driven economics.
• ECPI University: For-profit institution with PN and ADN nursing programs across multiple East Coast and select Midwest campuses. Comparable career-focused, accelerated pre-licensure nursing offerings and admissions-driven GTM.
• Herzing University: Private non-profit university with nursing diploma, ADN, and BSN programs across multiple states including the Midwest. Overlaps with Hondros on accelerated pre-licensure pathways and career-changer admissions.

Emerging players

• Aspen University: Primarily online nursing school with BSN and graduate programs. Represents a different delivery model but increasingly competitive for the same career-changer and working-adult nursing student as online flexibility improves.
• Western Governors University (WGU): Online, competency-based university with a large pre-licensure nursing (CCNE-accredited) program. Increasingly competitive on price and flexibility for adult learners who might otherwise consider Hondros ADN or PN programs.

Broad incumbents

• Adtalem Global Education: Publicly traded parent of Chamberlain University and Walden University, both with substantial nursing portfolios. Larger, diversified incumbent with overlapping pre-licensure and RN-to-BSN offerings and broader financial scale.

Regional players

• Ohio community college nursing programs (e.g., Columbus State, Cuyahoga Community College): Public community colleges offering low-cost ADN programs in the same Ohio markets Hondros serves. They compete on price and are the most frequent alternative considered by prospective students comparing tuition and outcomes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HondrosNursing
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HondrosCollegeNurse
• Facebookfacebook.com/46653236237
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hondros-college-of-nursing

Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

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