Georgian Court University

Name

Georgian Court University

Legal name

Georgian Court University

Website

https://georgian.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

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

Land-Grant–Like/Extension-Oriented Private Research Universities (Applied Outreach) (EDAHABAK)

Keywords

• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Nursing education
• Online learning programs
• Transfer degree completion

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition and Fees: As a private university, Georgian Court University generates the majority of its revenue from tuition and fees charged to undergraduate and graduate students. Full tuition rates are published per credit or per semester, with financial aid available to 99% of full-time students.
2. GCU@Brookdale Discounted Tuition: Discounted tuition program at Brookdale Community College's Lincroft campus at $635 per credit (25% discount vs full-time programs), generating revenue from students completing bachelor's degree completion programs through this partnership channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Georgian Court University is a private, Mercy Catholic university delivering higher-education services through undergraduate majors/minors/certificates, 10+ master's degrees, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs (Ed.D., Psy.D.) across three academic schools. Programs span nursing, business, education, liberal arts, sciences, psychology, counseling, social work, and integrated marketing communication, delivered on the Lakewood, NJ campus, at the GCU@Brookdale partnership site, and through online and hybrid formats. The university also provides transfer pathway programs, an Accelerated BSN, an Honors Program, IMPACT general education curriculum, Credit for Prior Learning, Global Education study-abroad, and TRIO-supported services for first-generation and low-income students.

Product overview

Georgian Court University is a Mercy Catholic university in Lakewood, New Jersey, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The institution operates through three academic schools: the School of Arts, Sciences, and Education; the School of Business and Digital Media; and the Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing and Wellness. Core offerings include undergraduate programs (majors, minors, certificates), graduate programs (master's degrees, doctoral programs, graduate certificates), and specialized programs such as the GCU@Brookdale partnership, IMPACT General Education Curriculum, University Honors Program, and Global Education Programs. Additional services include Credit for Prior Learning assessments and the Sister Maria Cordis Richey Center for Humanities and Creative Arts. The university also provides an AI-powered chatbot assistant (Roary) for student support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GCU@Brookdale: Partnership program with Brookdale Community College offering degree-completion bachelor's degree programs at the Lincroft campus location.
• Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing & Wellness at GCU

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Comprehensive array of undergraduate majors, minors, and certificate programs spanning arts, sciences, business, education, health sciences, and nursing, including combined bachelor's to master's pathways. Designed for first-year, transfer, and adult learners.
• Graduate Programs
• GCU@Brookdale Partnership Program
• Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing & Wellness Specialized nursing and wellness school with programs including Nursing (BSN, ABSN, RN to BSN, MSN), Medical Imaging Sciences, and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, accredited by CCNE and the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Global Education Programs Study abroad and international education opportunities at 30+ partner universities across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Australia, including faculty-led programs, virtual internships, semester programs, summer programs, and service abroad options.
• Credit for Prior Learning Assessment program allowing students to earn up to 30 credits through challenge examinations, portfolio review, CLEP, DSST, military experience evaluation, and other standardized testing.
• Sister Maria Cordis Richey Center for the Humanities and Creative Arts Hub for humanities and creative arts programming supporting undergraduate research, faculty collaboration, community engagement, and public events including lectures, film series, and poetry readings.
• IMPACT General Education Curriculum Competency-based general education program featuring 39 credits across 7 competency areas (Academic Writing, AI Proficiency, Creative Thinking, Mathematical Reasoning, Intercultural Understanding, Human Behavior, Scientific Thinking) plus Mercy Core courses.
• University Honors Program Academic enrichment program for high-achieving students featuring small honors classes, faculty mentoring, research opportunities, priority registration, and special recognition at commencement.
• Roary AI Chatbot AI-powered chatbot assistant on the GCU website providing prospective student support and information assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of GCU graduates employed two years after graduation
• +5 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hackensack Meridian HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Hackensack Meridian Health and Georgian Court University formed a psychiatric care collaborative to expand student access to psychiatric services. The agreement integrates health system-based psychiatric care into GCU's existing counseling framework, enabling eligible students to access psychiatric care from Dr. Shirmela Rambally through in-person or virtual appointments at Ocean University Medical Center. The partnership also includes the named Hackensack Meridian Health School of Nursing & Wellness at GCU, providing clinical education and integrated healthcare pathways.
• MCI (Marine Corps University? / unclear)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Georgian Court University and MCI are expanding their transfer pathways for allied health education. The partnership focuses on healthcare education pathways enabling students to transfer credits toward GCU's allied health programs.
• Brookdale Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeorgian Court University partners with Brookdale Community College to offer bachelor's degree-completion programs at Brookdale's Lincroft campus. The GCU@Brookdale program provides discounted tuition ($635/credit), seamless credit transfer, on-site GCU advising, and access to events at both institutions. Programs include RN to BSN, Psychology, English, Health Profession Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Work, and teacher certification.
• 30+ International Universities (Global Education Partners)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCU has global education program partnerships with 30+ universities across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Australia. Programs include virtual internships, faculty-led study abroad, semester programs, summer programs, January programs abroad, and service abroad opportunities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Drew University: Small private university in Madison, NJ with similar enrollment scale (~2,200 students), theological/liberal arts roots, and comparable small-class positioning. Direct peer in the small-NJ-private category.
• Saint Peter's University: Private Jesuit university in Jersey City, NJ with comparable small-to-mid enrollment scale, urban-adjacent positioning, strong transfer student orientation, and similar diversity of undergraduate/graduate programs in business, nursing, and education.
• Monmouth University: Private comprehensive university in West Long Branch, NJ with comparable enrollment scale (~4,800 undergrads) and similar mix of undergraduate/graduate programs. Most direct regional competitor given overlapping NJ geography, healthcare/business/education programs, and similar tuition tier.
• Seton Hall University: Private Catholic university in South Orange, NJ sharing the religious-affiliated positioning, nursing/health programs, and similar transfer pathway emphasis. Closest Catholic-identity peer and a direct competitor for faith-aligned NJ students.
• Mercy College: Private college in New York sharing the Sisters of Mercy heritage and Mercy Catholic mission framework. Direct institutional peer on religious sponsorship, social mobility focus, and similar undergraduate/graduate mix in healthcare, education, and business.
• Rider University: Private university in Lawrenceville, NJ with comparable enrollment (~4,000 students), business/education/nursing programs, and similar NCAA Division II / CACC conference affiliation. Direct peer in the NJ regional private higher education market.
• Fairleigh Dickinson University: New Jersey's largest private university with broad program portfolio across two campuses (Metropolitan/Teaneck and Florham). Larger scale peer in same NJ private higher education category with comparable nursing, business, and arts/sciences offerings.
• Centenary University: Small private university in Hackettstown, NJ with very comparable enrollment scale (~1,700 students), equine/animal sciences and business/education programs, and similar transfer pathway orientation. Tightest peer on scale and category.

Regional players

• The College of New Jersey (TCNJ): Highly-regarded public NJ liberal arts college with strong education, business, and nursing programs. Competes for the same academically-oriented NJ high school graduates at lower tuition, representing a price-tier alternative to GCU.
• Stockton University: Public NJ state university in Galloway with comparable program mix in nursing, business, education, and liberal arts. Comparable on social-mobility outcomes but serves a different price tier (public), making it a competitive substitute rather than direct price competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Georgiancourt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/GeorgianCourt
• Facebookfacebook.com/georgiancourtu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgian-court-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/georgiancourt
• Pinterestpinterest.com/GeorgianCourt

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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