Rasmussen UniversityReviews of rasmussen.edu

As another Rasmussen reviewer wrote, “Run, run, run!” If you read all of the Rasmussen reviews and still decide to attend, I highly encourage you to triple-check the information you are given from the advisors and other staff members, and to get it in writing. My experience included information that was often incomplete and inaccurate, as well as inconsistent between staff members and other platforms (e.g., the Rasmussen website). I contacted the director of the program, the academic dean, and the admissions office and my feedback was left unheard and unrecognized, which means they have no intentions of trying to improve. Being a profit-based institution, the lack of customer service is shockingly bad. Based on what happened to me, plan to be your own advocate by researching and gathering your own information as the advisors are often over-worked, without the knowledge to answer questions, and unable to perform their jobs, or a combination of all of the above – which is a nice way of saying they are incompetent.

I see a lot of negative reviews about this College, which is now a University. I give Rasmussen a 4 out of 5 stars. I attended Rasmussen online program in Nov 2018. I graduated in Sept 2020 with my A.S. in Marketing. My experience with Rasmussen was great. The instructors were very helpful. If you don't understand any of the courses, you can easily send the instructors a message or even call them. Initial post discussions are due on Tuesday. Responding to two or more students' discussion posts are due on Saturday. Assignments and/or quizzes are due on Sunday. Also, Rasmussen provides tutoring services, which was very helpful. One problem I have with Rasmussen is receiving my honor cords. My GPA is 3.85, which is considered Summa Cumm Laude. I am supposed to receive honor cords. At first, the person in charge of the graduate program has been responding to my emails, but now he is not. I even contacted the Dean and he has not responded. I feel ignored. It's either you're going to send them or not lol. Some of you may think, "it's just honor cords, who cares." I worked hard for my degree and if I am supposed to receive cords as a token for my graduation, I would love them. College is not free and it can be very challenging. Unfortunately, based on the licensing rules for online programs, NY, Connecticut, and Rhode Island does not accept applicants from those states. I can no longer attend Rasmussen because of their new licensing rules. I will be enrolling elsewhere for my B.S. For those who say, "jobs will not hire you because you graduated from Rasmussen or from online college" is a complete lie. I know someone who graduated from Rasmussen online program with their B.S. and now has a great city job with a great salary. It's all based on your transcripts, resume, and how well the interview goes. Online college is even more popular and essential due to COVID-19.

I was originally quoted one price for the program and then was charged much more than quoted. The reason given was "there is a new curriculum." Not sure why a new curriculum requires charging a third more. During covid, all classes have been online but the price stays the same. I am not receiving the same level of education as in-person classes but am still paying in-person prices. Give students a break while we struggle through everything that is happening. Reduce tuition until classes are in-person again.

Do not recommend.

I completed the RN to BSN program in 2018. 2 classes at a time for 18 months, while working full time. For me, it required doing something each evening and most of the weekend to get everything done. It’s not easy, and don’t expect to skate by. But it’s completely doable if you do the work. There is great support and the instructors I had were wonderful at communicating what was expected.

Where to begin. This is my first one star rating I've ever posted. If I could give zero, I would. I was failed on a final paper because the grader didn't feel I understood the course content. When I re-took the class, because of how confident I was in my work, I turned in the same exact papers and passed with a 100%. Later on, I took another class that was aligned with my current line of work. I asked the instructor for some more information and any advice he had and he told me to "Google it". Later in the course with the same instructor, I had classmates reaching out to me for help. The instructor many times mentioned "[she] brings up a good point". Another instructor told introduced herself on the first day by saying he has a "masters in marketing, so I'm like really good at Marketing". Give me a break. The instructors have no intention on "teaching" you anything. They are here just to help you get your degree and take your money. I should have skipped the graduation ceremony. How dare you think it's ok to mix in the bachelor students graduating with those receiving a certificate? I cannot even imaging how the few Master degree recipients felt walking the same stage as those who didn't put forth nearly the same hours or effort as the graduate degrees. If this is the case due to number of graduates, at least differentiate the students by different colored cords. We ALL had gold. For myself graduating 3.8 GPA. I shouldn't look like someone who received their certificate with honors. Do yourself the favor and don't waste your time at this "college"

Students cheat their way through the nursing program. Quizzes, assignments and tests are recycled making it easy for students borrow them from their friends who are ahead of them. To make it worse quizzes and tests are not proctored giving way to widespread cheating. Graduates from this College are half baked. Their degree is not worth the paper they are printed on. Stay away from them it’s a money-making machine

I have never had an unpleasant experience at Rasmussen College. I am not sure why so many people leave bad reviews (but I did experience some folks who perhaps were hoping for an easy way out of Nursing School and be able to graduate doing little work). Rasmussen isn't cheap BUT one thing I learned: I was not BUYING my degree, I worked really hard to finish the program BUT with the help of wonderful instructors, I had the best guidance and also passed NCLEX on my first try! On March 16, 2020, during a 12-hour transatlantic flight to Brazil, a 35-year-old female passenger suddenly became very sick and experienced seizures. Another passenger ( an Orthodontist ) and I promptly started first aid with the supplies the stewardesses had provided to us. With the help of my “partner” the Orthodontist, I was able to assist with assessing , starting an IV and administering 0,9% bolus quickly and stabilizing this patient. I can only thank the wonderful professors and all staff at the Romeoville - Illinois Campus for given me the opportunity and the competence to act in an emergency with confidence and courage as a new nurse. Thank you for leading the way and being part of this beautiful journey with me! PS: Yes, I am a real former student. No, nobody asked me to leave a good review on this page.