Rasmussen University-Florida

Rasmussen University-Florida is part of Rasmussen University, a private for-profit university founded in 1900 and headquartered in Minnesota. The Florida campuses are located in cities including Odessa, Fort Myers, Altamonte Springs, and Ocala, and they also serve students through online programs. Rasmussen University-Florida offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, along with certificates and diplomas in career-focused fields such as nursing, healthcare, business, technology, and education. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its flexible scheduling options and blended learning formats are designed to support working adults, transfer students, and those seeking practical, skills-based higher education aligned with workforce needs.

Rasmussen University-Florida traces its origins to 1900, when Walter Rasmussen founded the Rasmussen Practical School of Business in Stillwater, Minnesota. Established to meet the needs of local businesses for trained professionals, the institution expanded steadily during the twentieth century, adding new programs and campuses. Through acquisitions and curriculum development in the 1970s and beyond, Rasmussen broadened its academic offerings and geographic reach. Florida campuses were later established as part of this multi-state expansion, bringing career-focused education to communities across the state. In 2002, the institution began expanding online education to serve working adults. In October 2020, Rasmussen College officially became Rasmussen University, reflecting the growth of its graduate programs and broader academic scope. Today, Rasmussen University-Florida operates as part of this nationwide system, offering healthcare, business, technology, and other professional programs in campus and online formats.