Strategic Education, Inc. (‘SEI’), an education services company, provides access to high-quality education through campus-based and online post-secondary education offerings, as well as through programs to develop job-ready skills for high-demand markets.
The company operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Capella University and Strayer University, both accredited post-secondary institutions of higher education located in the United States, and Torrens University, an accredit...
Strategic Education, Inc. (‘SEI’), an education services company, provides access to high-quality education through campus-based and online post-secondary education offerings, as well as through programs to develop job-ready skills for high-demand markets.
The company operates primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Capella University and Strayer University, both accredited post-secondary institutions of higher education located in the United States, and Torrens University, an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education located in Australia. The company’s operations also include the Education Technology Services segment, which primarily develops and maintains relationships with employers to build employee education benefits programs that provide employees access to affordable, and industry-relevant training, certificate, and degree programs.
Segments
As of December 31, 2024, the company’s three reportable segments consisted of the U.S. Higher Education, Australia/New Zealand, and Education Technology Services.
The U.S. Higher Education (‘USHE’) Segment
The company’s USHE segment provides flexible and affordable certificate and degree programs to working adults primarily through Capella University and Strayer University (the ‘USHE Universities’), including the Jack Welch Management Institute MBA, which is a unit of Strayer University. The USHE segment also offers non-degree web and mobile application development courses through Hackbright Academy (‘Hackbright’) and Devmountain, which are units of Strayer University.
Student Profile
The USHE segment has a very diverse student population. Of the students enrolled in the USHE Universities programs as of the 2024 fall term, approximately 70% were age 31 or older, approximately 75% were engaged in part-time study, approximately 78% of students self-reporting their gender were female, and approximately 59% of students self-reporting their ethnicity were minorities.
The USHE business is seasonal, and as a result, its quarterly results of operations tend to vary within the year due to student enrollment patterns. Enrollment generally is lowest in the third quarter, or summer term.
Capella University
Capella University is an online accredited institution of higher education offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as certificate programs, in business, information technology, health care administration, counseling, psychology, human services, education, social work, nursing, and health sciences, primarily delivered to working adults. Capella University primarily focuses on master’s and doctoral degree offerings, with approximately 57% of its students enrolled in such programs.
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (the ‘Higher Learning Commission’ or ‘HLC’), a higher education institutional accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.
Curriculum
Capella University’s educational offerings are competency-based and delivered in two online, convenient, and flexible formats known as GuidedPath and FlexPath. Capella University designs its curricula to help working adult students develop specific competencies they can apply in their workplace. Capella University’s GuidedPath delivery model consists of credit-hour courses offered on a quarterly academic schedule, which coincide with calendar quarters. Capella University provides new students in most GuidedPath programs the flexibility to begin the first course in their program of study at the beginning of any month. These students then enroll in subsequent courses on a regular quarterly course schedule. Students enroll in one to two courses per quarter depending on the program. Each course has a designated start date, and most courses last for ten weeks.
Capella University develops GuidedPath courses to be asynchronous, allowing students to attend each course according to their weekly schedule. GuidedPath students demonstrate their mastery of competencies through authentic assessments. They must participate weekly in discussions and/or respond to questions posed by the instructor and other students’ comments. This format provides an interactive experience in which each student is encouraged and required to be actively engaged. Faculty are also required to have substantive engagement in courses each week. Capella University’s online format provides a digital record of student interactions for the course instructor to assess students’ engagement levels and demonstrate required competencies. The course design also includes an assessment of course competencies.
Capella University also offers courses in a second format called FlexPath. The FlexPath delivery model is a form of competency-based education untethered from the traditional credit hour, called direct assessment. In FlexPath, faculty assess students’ mastery of competencies through authentic assessments upon student submission. FlexPath students set their own deadlines, demonstrate competencies via authentic assessment, and move through courses at their speed, allowing them to accelerate or slow down to meet their learning needs and schedule demands.
The primary exception to Capella University’s online format is for specific doctoral and master’s degree programs related to professional licensure. These students participate in periodic residencies, year-in-residencies, and supervised practica and internships as part of their programs. Residencies typically last four to 12 days and are required, on average, yearly for students in applicable programs. The program in which the student is enrolled determines the length of the supervised practica and internships.
Capella University also offers certificate programs, consisting of a series of courses focused on a particular area of study, for students who seek to enhance their skills and knowledge. The duration of certificate programs ranges from two quarters to approximately two years.
Faculty
Capella University hires faculty with teaching and/or practitioner experience in their discipline and appropriate academic credentials. The faculty consists of full-time academic administrators as well as core, part-time, and adjunct faculty. The primary responsibilities of full-time academic administrators are to monitor the quality and relevance of curricula, recruit and manage teaching faculty, and maintain accreditation standards. School academic leaders supervise faculty. Core, part-time, and adjunct faculty teach courses, serve on curriculum or other relevant committees, work on curriculum development in their areas of expertise, and serve as comprehensive exam readers and dissertation mentors to doctoral students in addition to other responsibilities.
Before offering a teaching assignment, Capella University provides significant training to new faculty members, including an online development program focused on the Capella University way of effective online teaching, its educational philosophy, teaching expectations, and its online platform. In addition, the university provides all faculty members with professional development and training opportunities on an ongoing basis.
Organization of Capella University
Overall academic and business decisions of Capella University, including review and approval of the annual financial budget, are directed by its Board of Trustees. Capella University’s By-Laws prescribe that a majority of members be independent from Capella University and the Company to assure independent oversight of all academic programs and services. Within the academic, strategic, and financial parameters set by the Board of Trustees, Capella University is managed daily by the Capella University President. The President is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the policies established by the Board of Trustees and is supported in this function by senior administrative officers. The Boards of Trustees of Capella University and Strayer University are independent of each other and from the Board of Directors of Torrens University, and have no overlapping members.
Outreach
Capella University engages in a range of relationship-based marketing activities to build the Capella brand, differentiate it from other educational providers, increase awareness and consideration with prospective students, generate inquiries for enrollment, and stimulate referrals from current students and graduates. These marketing activities include online advertising (display, social, mobile, search, and through aggregators), television, email, and direct mail advertising campaigns. Other marketing activities include supportive outreach to current students, participation in seminars and trade shows, and developing key marketing relationships with corporate, healthcare, armed forces, government, and educational organizations.
Student Admissions
Capella University designs its admission process to offer access to prospective students seeking the benefits of post-secondary education while providing feedback to students regarding their ability to complete their chosen program successfully. Generally, students must complete an orientation to online education and a skills assessment before the first course of their program of study, which helps the university understand each student’s specific needs and readiness. Students must complete the first course in their program of study to continue their education.
Students enrolling in bachelor’s programs must have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (‘GED’) and demonstrate competence in writing and logical reasoning during the first course of their program of study. Additionally, applicants to undergraduate programs who do not have transferable credits from an accredited higher education institution must pass assessments in writing and reading before acceptance into the program. Students enrolling in graduate programs must have the requisite undergraduate academic degree from an accredited institution and a specified minimum grade point average. In addition to standard admission requirements, Capella University requires applicants to some programs to provide additional application material and information and/or interview with and be approved by faculty.
Tuition and Fees
Capella University’s overall tuition rates vary by discipline, length of program, and degree level. Students in the GuidedPath credit hour programs are charged tuition on a per course or per term basis. Students in select doctoral programs are charged tuition at a fixed quarterly amount, regardless of the number of courses for which the student registers. Tuition for FlexPath doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s programs is priced at a flat, fixed amount for each 12-week subscription period. There is no maximum course load during each subscription period; however, a maximum of two FlexPath courses can be taken at any one time. Students in credit hour certificate programs are charged tuition on a per course basis. Tuition rates are reviewed at least annually. Year-over-year tuition adjustments are specific to the program or specialization and depend on market conditions, program differentiation, or changes in operating costs that have an impact on price adjustments of individual programs or specializations.
Capella University offers scholarships and tuition discounts, under a variety of different programs, to members of the armed forces and in connection with various corporate, healthcare, federal, and educational marketing relationships. Throughout the past several years, Capella University has expanded and refined its offering of student success scholarships under various programs to promote affordability and encourage students to remain enrolled. Students must meet admission requirements, enroll, and apply within certain timeframes to receive the scholarships, which are generally awarded over a period of four to eight consecutive quarters.
Career Development Services
Capella University provides all students and alumni career counseling, job search advising, and career management support. Career counselors interact with students and alumni via email, telephone, and online seminars to assist with career-related activities, such as resume development; curriculum vitae and cover letter development; interview preparation; effective job search strategies; and career advancement efforts. The Career Center’s online iGuide resources help students gather occupational information and trends, access job postings, and view sample job search documents. Enrollment counselors also assist prospective students in selecting the Capella University program and specialization that best suits their professional aspirations.
Strayer University
Strayer University is an accredited institution of higher education offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, criminal justice, education, health services, information technology, and public administration, primarily online, but also at physical campuses, predominantly located in the eastern United States. By offering its programs both online and in physical classrooms, Strayer University provides its working adult students with flexibility and convenience. Strayer University also offers an MBA online through the Jack Welch Management Institute (‘JWMI’). JWMI is a Top-10 Princeton Review-ranked online MBA program. Strayer University also offers non-degree web and mobile application development courses through Hackbright and Devmountain.
Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (‘Middle States’ or ‘Middle States Commission’), a higher education institutional accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.
Curriculum
Strayer University offers business, information technology, and professional curricula to equip students with specialized and practical knowledge and skills for careers in business, industry, and government. Academic leaders regularly review and revise Strayer University’s course offerings to improve its educational programs and respond to competitive changes in job markets. Strayer University evaluates new programs and degrees to stay current with the needs of students and their employers.
Strayer University’s academic programs are primarily offered on a quarterly academic schedule, which coincides with calendar quarters. Although most of its programs are offered at campuses and online, Strayer University adapts its course offerings to the demands of the student population at each location. All course modalities have the same academic requirements and content, and are taught by Strayer University faculty. Throughout a course, faculty assess students’ performance, respond to inquiries, and interact with students to support their learning efforts.
Strayer University structures its curricula to allow students to advance sequentially from one learning level to another by applying credits earned in one program toward attainment of a more advanced degree. For example, a student originally pursuing an associate’s degree in information systems can extend his or her original educational objective by taking additional courses leading to a bachelor’s degree in information systems, and ultimately a master’s degree in information systems. This curriculum design provides students a level of competency and a measure of attainment in the event they interrupt their education or choose to work in their field of concentration prior to obtaining their final degree.
Faculty
Strayer University hires faculty who hold appropriate academic credentials, are dedicated, active professionals in their fields, and are enthusiastic and committed to teaching working adults. Strayer University’s faculty includes both full-time and part-time faculty members. In accordance with Strayer University’s educational mission, Strayer University faculty members focus their efforts only on teaching and student support, and not on research and/or publishing. Certain high-performing faculty have been promoted into what the company calls ‘10x’ teaching roles where they are provided with technology and support resources that enable them to teach much larger class cohorts than was previously possible.
None of Strayer University’s employees are a party to any collective bargaining or similar agreement. Strayer University provides financial support for faculty members seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge through a professional development funding program that reimburses eligible faculty and deans for continuing their education and completing courses, seminars, and various programs that enhance their current credentials and knowledge base to improve their content expertise. Strayer University also conducts annual in-house faculty workshops in each discipline.
Organization of Strayer University
Overall academic and business decisions of Strayer University, including review and approval of the annual financial budget, are directed by its Board of Trustees. Strayer University’s By-Laws prescribe that a majority of members be independent from Strayer University and the Company to assure independent oversight of all academic programs and services. Within the academic, strategic, and financial parameters set by the Board of Trustees, Strayer University is managed daily by the Strayer University President. The President is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the policies established by the Board of Trustees and is supported in this function by senior administrative officers. The Boards of Trustees of Capella University and Strayer University are independent of each other and from the Board of Directors of Torrens University, and have no overlapping members.
Outreach
Strayer University engages in a broad range of activities to inform working adults and their employers about the programs offered to identify potential students. These activities include direct, digital, and social media marketing, marketing to existing students and graduates, print and broadcast advertising, student referrals, and corporate and government outreach activities. Direct response methods (direct, digital, and social media marketing) are used to generate inquiries from potential students. Strayer University maintains booths and information tables at various conferences and expos, as well as at transfer days at community colleges. Recommendations from its alumni network also maintain and enhance Strayer University’s reputation and promote its quality education. Its business-to-business outreach efforts include personal telephone calls, distribution of information through corporate intranets and human resource departments, and on-site information meetings. Strayer University records inquiries in its database and tracks them through to application and registration. Additionally, information about new programs is provided to students and alumni to encourage them to return for further education.
Student Admissions
Students attending Strayer University’s undergraduate programs must possess a high school diploma or a GED. Students attending Strayer University’s graduate programs must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and meet certain other requirements. If a student’s undergraduate major varies widely from the student’s proposed graduate course of study, certain undergraduate prerequisite courses may also be necessary for admission. To maximize undergraduate students’ chances for academic success and to give them the support they need, Strayer University evaluates incoming students’ proficiency in fundamental English and math in the early stages of their program of study.
International students applying for admission must meet the same admission requirements as other students. Those students whose native language is not English must provide evidence that they are able to use the English language with sufficient proficiency to perform college-level work in an English-speaking institution.
Tuition and Fees
Strayer University charges tuition by the course. Tuition rates vary based on degree level and program. In addition, tuition rates may vary in states with specific regulations governing tuition costs. Tuition rates are reviewed at least annually. Year-over-year tuition adjustments are specific to the degree level or program and depend on market conditions, program differentiation, or changes in operating costs associated with the degree level or program.
Strayer University offers scholarships and tuition discounts to students under a variety of different programs and in connection with various corporate and government sponsorship and tuition reimbursement arrangements. One such program is the Graduation Fund, whereby qualifying students earn tuition credits that are redeemable in the final year of a student’s course of study if he or she successfully remains enrolled in the program. In their final academic year, qualifying students will receive one free course for every three courses that the student successfully completed in prior years. However, students who have more than one consecutive term of non-attendance lose any Graduation Fund credits earned to date, but may earn and accumulate new credits if the student is reinstated or readmitted by Strayer University in the future.
Career Development Services
Strayer University actively assists its students and alumni with career-related matters. The focus of the career center at Strayer University is to provide career guidance and resources to assist students and alumni in reaching their educational and professional goals. Services are delivered through various media, including online, in person, recorded video, books, periodicals, and by telephone. The services provided include career webinars, recorded seminars, career teleconferences, career advising, and resume review.
Australia/New Zealand Segment
The company’s Australia/New Zealand (‘ANZ’) segment is consisted of Torrens University, Think Education, and Media Design School (collectively the ‘ANZ institutions’).
Torrens University is the only investor-funded University in Australia. Torrens University offers undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research, and specialized degree courses primarily in five fields of study: business, design and creative technology, health, hospitality, and education. Courses are offered both online and at physical campuses. Torrens University is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (‘TEQSA’), the regulator for higher education providers and universities throughout Australia, as an Australian University that is authorized to self-accredit its courses.
Think Education is a vocational registered training organization and accredited higher education provider in Australia. Think Education delivers education services at several campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide as well as through online study. Think Education and its colleges are accredited in Australia by TEQSA and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (‘ASQA’), the regulator for vocational education and training organizations that operate in Australia.
Media Design School is a private tertiary institution for creative and technology qualifications in New Zealand. Media Design School offers industry-endorsed courses in 3D animation and visual effects, game art, game programming, graphic and motion design, digital media artificial intelligence, and creative advertising. Media Design School is accredited in New Zealand by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (‘NZQA’), the organization responsible for the quality assurance of non-university tertiary training providers.
Student Profile
The ANZ institutions have a diverse student population. Of the students enrolled at the end of 2024, approximately 31% were age 31 or older, approximately 18% were engaged in part-time study, approximately 63% of students self-reporting their gender were female, and approximately 1% were Aboriginal or Torres-Strait Islanders.
Students attending the ANZ institutions primarily consist of recent high school graduates, as well as working and non-working adults. The student population includes domestic students, representing citizens or permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand, and international students. Of the students enrolled at the end of 2024, approximately 52% were domestic students, and approximately 48% were international students attending classes in person (typically on a student visa), at a foreign partner campus, or online.
Curriculum
The ANZ institutions offer undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research, and specialized degree courses, as well as vocational programs. The variety of educational programs offered includes both accredited and non-accredited courses that are offered online, in person at physical campuses, or a combination of online and in person. The ANZ institutions have strong industry partnerships and design the majority of their courses in collaboration with these industry partners. Further, a significant portion of the teaching staff also work in the industry related to the subject/discipline in which they teach, and are therefore industry-connected subject matter experts.
The majority of students enrolled in ANZ institutions enroll in trimesters, lasting 12 weeks and commencing at approximately mid-February, early June, and mid-September. Students generally enroll in one to three subjects per trimester, depending on their mode of study, and for international students, depending on minimum load requirements attached to their visa.
Courses are offered either in person or online, and students may elect to take a combination thereof. International students are subject to government regulation with respect to the proportion of their study that must be taken face-to-face. Both modes of study are priced consistently, subject to the same admission requirements, policies, and procedures, and receive the same level of service and support.
The structure of curricula allows students to apply credits earned in one program toward attainment of more advanced qualifications, with an ability to progress from vocational to higher education, from diplomas to bachelor’s, and then into post-graduate programs. Within Australia, this academic credit is transferable across institutions.
Faculty
The faculty at ANZ institutions consists of both full-time and part-time faculty members. In Australia and New Zealand, the primary qualification faculty members must have to teach at an institution of higher education is a degree that is at least one level higher than the relevant discipline they are teaching, in order to demonstrate their advanced skills, knowledge, and understanding of the subject matter.
Torrens University is required to maintain a robust and active research agenda in order to maintain its registration as a University. Torrens University has an outstanding group of senior research leaders in the disciplines of artificial intelligence and health, and is forming new research groups in business, design, education, and disability. To be accredited as a University in Australia, Torrens University must ensure three of its research areas are at a world-class standard and must report regularly on its research outcomes.
All new faculty are required to complete an academic onboarding program, which includes an introduction to the institution they are joining. The onboarding program is followed by a rolling schedule of training sessions and symposiums during the year addressing key topics relating to teaching and learning, thus enabling staff to continuously develop their skills and remain up-to-date with new developments. In addition, an Academic Professional Development program is available to all academic staff, which provides opportunities from core competency development to advanced teaching methodologies. These programs are delivered as formal trainings, national symposiums, online facilitated seminars, informal community-based professional learning events, and access to a learning and teaching resource repository and network.
Organization of the ANZ Institutions
Each ANZ institution has a local Governing Board, as well as an Academic Board that oversees all three institutions. The Governing Board meets at least quarterly and provides oversight of the management of the institutions, which includes providing input into strategic direction, risk management, academic governance, reporting and disclosure, performance, corporate governance, and delegations. The Academic Board, on delegated authority from the Governing Boards, has principal responsibility for quality assurance of all academic activities of the institutions, including the maintenance of high standards in teaching and scholarship. The Executive Leadership team oversees the operational leadership and strategic direction of the institutions with clear delegations and direction from each of the institution’s Governing Boards.
Outreach
Marketing and sales initiatives vary depending on the type of prospective students being targeted. Marketing to international students is primarily delivered through international agents and events that are largely relationship-based, while marketing to domestic students is primarily delivered digitally and in high schools. These marketing activities include digital paid campaigns, social media engagement, as well as events such as open days for students to come learn about the institutions, seminars or webinars that are offered both in person and virtual, as well as through high school career fairs or agents’ career fairs for international students.
Student Admissions
Torrens University and Think Education (Australia)
Students enrolling in higher education undergraduate courses must satisfy minimum admission criteria and any course prerequisites. The admission requirements vary based on an applicant’s current level of education and work experience. Students enrolling in higher education graduate courses must demonstrate their ability to undertake postgraduate studies in the proposed field. The admission criteria are course-specific and may include formal educational qualifications, a combination of formal educational qualifications and relevant professional experience, or extensive high-level relevant professional experience. All applications for postgraduate courses are assessed on an individual basis. In addition, when applying for undergraduate or postgraduate study, applicants may be considered under the guidelines of Special Entry and Educational Access Schemes designed to broaden access to the university, address perceived disadvantages, or encourage studies in particular disciplines. This group includes, but is not limited to, applicants with physical disabilities, applicants from geographically isolated areas, applicants with economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and applicants that are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Students enrolling in a vocational education and training (‘VET’) program must meet minimum requirements for admission, including any course-specific requirements and English language requirements. In addition, domestic applicants who wish to access VET student loans will be assessed to establish if they have the aptitude to complete the qualification. Evidence to demonstrate this aptitude includes a completed Australian secondary education or equivalent, or a qualification at the level or below an applicant’s desired course.
Media Design School (New Zealand)
Students enrolling in undergraduate courses at Media Design School must have formal academic qualifications from a secondary or tertiary-level school. The specific entry requirements are program-specific and may include interviews, portfolios, work and life experience, informal and non-formal learning, or a combination of these methods. Students enrolling in graduate-level courses must demonstrate their capacity to undertake postgraduate studies in their proposed field. The admission requirements are program-specific and may include formal qualifications, extensive relevant professional experience, or a combination of formal qualifications and relevant professional experience. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of meeting the English language proficiency level required by each program.
Tuition and Fees
The ANZ institutions set tuition by course, and the tuition is billed by enrolled subject, which varies depending on the discipline, award level, and length of program. Tuition rates are reviewed at least annually, with adjustments influenced by market conditions, changes in operating costs, and competitor activity. In addition, the ANZ institutions offer a range of scholarships and discounts to students that are both merit-based and based on specific circumstances. The majority of scholarships are offered to new international students and targeted to particular geographical regions or specific disciplines or courses as a means of enhancing accessibility and affordability.
Career Development Services
Career development services are offered through the Careers Connect platform, which is a digital platform available to students on-demand. Through the platform, students can access resume and cover letter review services and search and apply for jobs, volunteering opportunities, fieldwork placements, internships, and virtual experiences. Through the Careers Connect platform, students can access videos, templates, and guides in an online resources library, complete virtual mock interviews, and register for industry events and workshops. The ANZ institutions also collaborate with industry partners to bring students a range of on-campus recruitment events, expos, trade fairs, and professional development opportunities.
In addition, students are provided Success Coaches upon starting their course of study to help prepare and connect to the university support network. The Success Coach team’s focus is to help students successfully navigate the educational landscape and build personal and professional capability to improve employability skills.
Education Technology Services Segment
The company’s Education Technology Services segment primarily develops and maintains relationships with employers to build employee education benefits programs that provide employees access to affordable, and industry-relevant training, certificate, and degree programs. The employer relationships developed by the Education Technology Services segment are an important source of student enrollment for Capella University and Strayer University, and a significant portion of the revenue attributed to the Education Technology Services segment is driven by the volume of enrollment derived from these employer relationships. Education Technology Services also supports employer partners through Workforce Edge, a platform which provides employers a full-service education benefits administration solution, and Sophia Learning, which offers low-cost online general education-level courses recommended by the American Council on Education for credit at other colleges and universities.
Strategy
The company’s strategies are to improve student success, enhance student experience, address affordability, establish new platforms for growth, build employer relationships, and maintain a high-performing, innovative, and adaptable culture.
Intellectual Property
The company also claims rights to certain marks and has obtained or has pending applications in the U.S. and select foreign jurisdictions for registration of the marks, including the marks ‘CAPELLA’ and ‘STRAYER’ for educational services, and certain other distinctive logos, along with various other trademarks, service marks, and domain names related to the company’s offerings. In addition, the company has the rights to trade names, logos, and other intellectual property specific to the company’s international institutions, including ‘Torrens University Australia,’ ‘Think Education Group,’ and ‘Media Design School,’ in the countries in which those institutions operate.
Regulation
The Higher Education Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder require all higher education institutions that participate in the various Title IV programs, including Capella University and Strayer University, to comply with detailed substantive and reporting requirements and to undergo periodic regulatory scrutiny.
To be eligible to participate in Title IV programs, Capella University and Strayer University must comply with specific standards and procedures set forth in the Higher Education Act and the regulations issued thereunder by the Department of Education (Department of Education or the Department).
The Higher Education Act and certain state laws require Capella University and Strayer University to be legally authorized to provide educational programs in the states in which the universities are physically located or otherwise have a physical presence as defined by the state.
Capella University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to Minnesota Statute sections 136A.61-131A.71, as required for most post-secondary private institutions that grant degrees at the associate level or above in Minnesota, and as required by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (Higher Education Act) to participate in Title IV programs. Capella University is also authorized to operate in Florida.
Strayer University is authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to admit foreign students for study in the United States subject to applicable requirements. Strayer University is also authorized to participate in state financial aid programs in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Vermont. Capella University is authorized to participate in the Minnesota GI Bill and the Minnesota Indian Scholarship programs.
Capella University and Strayer University must comply with the campus safety and security reporting requirements, as well as other requirements in the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the ‘Clery Act’).
Capella University and Strayer University are subject to announced and unannounced compliance reviews and audits by various external agencies, including the Department of Education, its Office of Inspector General, state licensing agencies, guaranty agencies, and accrediting agencies.
Torrens University Australia Limited (‘Torrens’) is one of 44 universities in Australia. It is a private, for-profit entity and is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). As a self-accrediting university, it is not required to have its individual courses of study accredited by TEQSA. Torrens is also registered with ASQA as a Registered Training Organization (RTO) and is thus entitled to offer vocational and training courses. Torrens is currently undergoing an ordinary course re-registration process with TEQSA.
Think (Think: Colleges Pty Ltd) is one of approximately 5,000 RTOs in Australia, and in that capacity, is regulated by ASQA. It is also registered as a higher education provider with TEQSA. Its higher education courses require, and have received, accreditation by TEQSA.
History
The company was founded in 1892. It was incorporated in 1996. The company was formerly known as Strayer Education, Inc. and changed its name to Strategic Education, Inc. in 2018.
