A History of Success
Founded in 1937 as the American Institute of Commerce, Kaplan University in Davenport, Iowa, has a more than 65-year history of preparing adults for rewarding careers. Based on the successful model of our origins, Kaplan University’s online education programs emphasize real-world knowledge and skill development. Now, as always, we are committed to helping students develop the skills and techniques they need to take control of their professional destinies.

NCA Accredited
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The NCA is part of a national system of quality assurance for American higher education. As a member of the NCA, Kaplan University meets agreed-upon standards of quality for colleges and universities nationwide. For more information on the NCA, write to them at:

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Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Tel: 800-621-7440 (Toll Free)

A Part of Kaplan Higher Education
Kaplan University is owned by Kaplan Higher Education Corporation, a subsidiary of Kaplan, Inc.—one of the nation’s premier providers of educational and career services for individuals, schools, and businesses. Kaplan Higher Education includes more than 70 campus-based schools offering undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates; online education; and an online law school. Kaplan University offers an array of online master’s, bachelor’s, and associate’s degrees in business, information technology, criminal justice, nursing, education, and paralegal studies, as well as professional certificates in business, finance, and health care. Concord Law School offers a Juris Doctor degree and an Executive J.D.SM degree. As the nation’s premier online law school, Concord currently serves over 1,800 students and is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

A Proud Member of the Washington Post Family
Kaplan, Inc., is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, a diversified media and education organization whose principal operations include newspaper and magazine publishing, including The Washington Post and Newsweek; broadcasting at six network-affiliated VHF television stations; and Cable One television systems.