NewU

Name

NewU

Legal name

NewU Inc.

Website

https://newu.university

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

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

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Undergraduate education
• Bachelor's degree programs
• Nonprofit university
• Higher education services
• Accelerated degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Full-time tuition at $2,500 per semester for 16-20 credits; part-time at $150 per credit. Semester fees of $750. Digital books provided at no cost. Total 3-year degree cost approximately $19,500 for tuition, fees, and books. Revenue is recurring per semester with students enrolled for 6 semesters total.
2. Financial Aid Services: Need-based scholarships awarded without requiring FAFSA. Scholarships available through streamlined form. Students can also apply via CSS Profile (school code 1491) for additional aid. Revenue reduced through scholarship awards.
3. Donations and Grants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting charitable contributions. Team has donated over $7 million in time and money to support NewU. IRS-approved 501(c)(3) organization with tax-deductible contributions.
4. VA Education Benefits: VA-approved institution enabling veterans, active duty, reserve, National Guard, spouses and dependents to use educational benefits covering tuition and fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NewU University is a private nonprofit educational institution that offers 3-year, 120-credit Bachelor's degree programs delivered in-person on a Washington, DC micro-campus. It provides five career-ready majors (Psychology & Human Behavior, Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation Management, Sustainability, and Computer & Data Science) at $2,500 per semester for full-time students, with block scheduling Monday–Thursday, 10 AM–3 PM.

Product overview

NewU University is a private nonprofit educational institution offering five career-ready undergraduate majors (Psychology & Human Behavior, Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation Management, Sustainability, and Computer & Data Science) delivered through an accelerated 3-year bachelor's degree program. The institution differentiates through its block scheduling model (Monday-Thursday, 10am-3pm), VA-approved affordable tuition ($150/credit), and comprehensive student support services including the Earn and Learn Program, Coaching for Success 1:1 sessions, and the NewU Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (NICE). Programs operate exclusively in-person on a Washington, DC micro-campus near the White House.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Entrepreneurship
• Creativity & Innovation Management
• Sustainability
• Computer & Data Science
• Need-Based Scholarships

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete bachelor's degree in 3 years instead of 4, saving one year of tuition ($19,500 total vs $47,000-$297,000 at other DC colleges)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Duke University (Future Universities Alliance)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewU joined Duke University's Future Universities Alliance as part of the inaugural innovation sandbox cohort. This alliance identifies and supports transformative innovations in higher education, validating NewU's 3-year degree model as a significant educational innovation.
• College-in-3 ExchangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewU joined the College-in-3 Exchange, collaborating with other institutions promoting 3-year degree programs as an affordable alternative to traditional 4-year college.
• San Francisco Bay UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement enabling students to transfer credits between SFBU and NewU. SFBU is accredited by WASC. Contact institutions for details on articulated programs.
• National American UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement enabling students to transfer credits between NAU and NewU. NAU is accredited by HLC. Contact institutions for details on articulated programs.
• Prince George's Community CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement enabling students to transfer credits from PGCC to NewU. PGCC is accredited by MSCHE. NewU also attended PGCC's announcement of the articulation agreement signing.
• Visible Music CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement enabling students to transfer credits between Visible Music College and NewU. Visible is accredited by TRACS. Contact institutions for details on articulated programs.
• The WellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Well organized the DC Startup Week reception where NewU students volunteered and networked with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and innovators. The Well co-founder Mark Nguyen is also a NewU professor teaching New Venture Creation course.
• Compass CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompass Coffee, founded by two former Marines, sponsored the DC Startup Week reception. Company focuses on community building and quality coffee, aligning with NewU's mission for accessible education.
• Entrepreneur MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntrepreneur magazine was an event partner at DC Startup Week, bringing expertise and resources to inspire budding entrepreneurs. Students networked with Entrepreneur representatives and gained insights into building a business.
• Union KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnion Kitchen hosted the DC Startup Week reception in their dynamic venue. CPG networking event co-hosted with The Well, Compass Coffee, and Foster Garvey.
• Foster GarveyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoster Garvey was a sponsor of the DC Startup Week reception, supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem event.
• National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNSHSS members are pre-approved for admission to NewU. No test scores, essays, or stress required. Students only need to complete a short form to claim their Letter of Admission.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National University: Nonprofit university serving military-connected, first-generation, and working-adult learners with flexible, year-round scheduling and affordable tuition. Comparable focus on nontraditional, underserved populations and nonprofit structure.
• Western Governors University: Nonprofit, competency-based online university focused on affordable, career-ready degrees for working adults. Most directly comparable on nonprofit status, affordability mission, and alternative-pathway positioning, though operates online at significantly larger scale.
• Brandman University / UMass Global: Nonprofit university (now UMass Global) focused on serving working adults, military-affiliated students, and first-generation learners with affordable, flexible online programs. Comparable accessibility/affordability mission and similar population focus.
• College of the Ozarks: Nonprofit private college in Missouri that requires students to work on campus in lieu of tuition, focused on first-generation, low-income students. Comparable on nonprofit status, low-cost degree model, and mission to serve first-gen/low-income populations.
• University of the People: Nonprofit, tuition-free online university accredited by DEAC, serving global low-income and underserved learners. Comparable mission of removing cost barriers to higher education, though delivers fully online versus NewU's in-person model.

Emerging players

• Minerva University: Small, nonprofit, highly selective university distinguished by an innovative, non-traditional academic model (rotating global cities, active learning seminars). Comparable as a small-scale, mission-driven innovator attempting to disrupt traditional higher education delivery.
• College Unbound: Nonprofit, alternative higher education institution focused on adult learners and competency-based bachelor's degrees. Comparable mission of serving underserved populations through alternative credentials, though working-adult focused rather than traditional-age undergraduates.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University: Large nonprofit university with strong online, affordable programs serving nontraditional and adult learners including military-affiliated students. Comparable affordability and accessibility positioning, though SNHU operates at vastly larger scale across many modalities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NewU_University
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@newu.university
• Facebookfacebook.com/newuworld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newuworld
• Instagraminstagram.com/newu.university
• TikToktiktok.com/@newu.university

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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