Altius Education partners with traditional universities to create an ecosystem that expands access to higher education. Its flagship service is Ivy Bridge College, a joint venture with Tiffin University offering online associate degree programs. Ivy Bridge provides students with direct access to more than 65 accredited four‑year institutions. Altius develops program partnerships and operates a network it calls The Altius University System. The company is focused on growing its programs and expanding the number of local partners. It has raised institutional capital to support that expansion. Altius Education operates accredited online degree programs by partnering with real junior colleges and universities, most notably launching Ivy Bridge College. The company provides round-the-clock tutoring and a personal academic coach to support enrolled students, many of whom work full time or are transitioning careers. Ivy Bridge was launched in 2007 with help from Tiffin University in Ohio and is positioned as a more affordable route into four-year universities. Altius has agreements with 24 four-year institutions to accept Ivy Bridge credits, which the company cites as a differentiator from other distance-learning providers. Business has grown even as the economy dipped, and Altius is looking for additional universities and colleges to launch online properties. The company plans to expand the Ivy Bridge site with more student resources and course content, including courses aimed at sustainability and health care careers.

Total raised

$27M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Nov 2010