Kaplan University

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Kaplan University


Established	1937 as the American Institute of Commerce
Type	For-profit online university
President	Andrew S. Rosen
Faculty	1,500
Staff	1,500
Students	26,000
Location	Davenport, IA, USA
Campus	Online and Davenport, IA
Mascot	Owl
Affiliations	Kaplan Higher Education Corporation, The Washington Post Company, accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Website	www.kaplanuniversity.edu

Kaplan University a private, for-profit, specialized distance learning institution of higher learning that is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is headquartered in Davenport, IA. Kaplan University offers Associates, Bachelors, Certificates and Masters degrees in education, business, technology, arts and sciences, healthcare, nursing, and criminal justice.

The school is owned by Kaplan Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company.

[edit] History

The American Institute of Commerce, was established in 1937 before changing its name to Quest College. In November 2000, Quest College's name was changed to Kaplan College after Kaplan Inc. acquired it with the purchase of Quest Education Corporation.

In September 2004, Kaplan College officially changed its name to Kaplan University after it was granted permission to offer graduate-level degree programs.