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American College of Education
TypePrivate for-profit online college
Established2005; 20 years ago (2005)
PresidentGeordie Hyland
Academic staff
650[1]
Students14,263[2]
Undergraduates359[2]
Postgraduates13,508[2]
Location
Indianapolis
,
Indiana
,
United States

39°46′10.8″N 86°09′36.7″W / 39.769667°N 86.160194°W / 39.769667; -86.160194
Websitewww.ace.edu
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American College of Education (ACE) is a private, for-profit online college based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializing in education, healthcare, nursing, and business programs.[3] Established in 2005, American College of Education is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers baccalaureate, master’s, doctorate, and specialist degree programs, as well as graduate certificate.[4] American College of Education is a certified B Corporation.[5]

History

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American College of Education was formally incorporated in Illinois on February 25, 2005. Following incorporation, it purchased the academic programming intellectual property of Barat College. American College of Education immediately applied to the Higher Learning Commission to continue the accreditation of Barat College under its new name and ownership. The Higher Learning Commission approved this request in March 2006.

ACE began offering Ed.D and Ed.S programs in 2013.[6]

In March 2016, American College of Education announced a partnership[7] with the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) and Accelerate Learning, inventors of STEMScopes, to provide a pathway to STEM certification and degree programs. Educators who earn the National Certificate for STEM Teaching from NISE are able to transfer their certificate coursework to American College of Education to complete an M.Ed. in STEM Leadership.

In September 2016, American College of Education received its Certified B Corporation distinction[8] from the nonprofit B Lab, becoming the first and only Certified B Corp and Benefit Corporation in the state of Indiana.[9] American College of Education was recognized for its partnership with nonprofits such as Kids in Need Foundation and Teachers' Treasures, as well as its donation drives for organizations like Feeding America and Indianapolis School of Wheels.

Following its B Corporation certification, American College of Education was awarded the 2017 Best Places to Work distinction by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce[10] for its dynamic work environment and progressive workplace policies. They received the award again in 2018[11] and 2019. In 2018, American College of Education also received the When Work Works Award from the Society for Human Resource Management for exceptional employee satisfaction.

In support of its expanding healthcare offerings, American College of Education announced a transfer agreement with Ivy Tech Community College in April 2018, allowing Ivy Tech students who earn associate of science or associate of applied science degrees in the School of Health Sciences to transfer to American College of Education to complete a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration.[12]

In June 2018, the college formally announced its intention to expand into the nursing field with the RN to MSN program, a pathway program that allows registered nurses to complete both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in a three-year span.[13] The first cohort of the nursing program sat during the August 2018 term.

In February 2019, a Master of Special Education was added to the college's program offerings.

In April 2023, the college partnered with the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), Lexia Aspire, and the National Virtual Teacher Association (NVTA); these partnerships allow ASBO, Aspire, and NVTA members to receive tuition reduction grants that apply toward ACE's master's and doctoral programs.[14][15][16]

In June 2023, ACE was recertified again as B Corporation through B Lab.[17]

As of 2025, ACE’s B Impact assessment earned an overall score of 97.0 out of 100.[6]

Academics

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American College of Education offers master's degrees,[18] doctoral and specialist degree programs,[19] and bachelor's degree completion programs specializing in education, healthcare, nursing, and business.[20] The college also offers several graduate-level certificates, including programs in English as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, and Content Area Instruction.[21] It receives no federal, state, or local government funding.[4][22]

As of 2025, ACE has an 84.6% graduation rate.[2] Although ACE is eligible to participate in Title IV funding, the college does not participate in order to keep educational costs low.[23] According to the U.S. News & World Report, ACE is one of the most affordable online college options, with tuition costs at one third the price of comparable programs.[24]

The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).[25] The Professional Education Programs (M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed. in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education, M.Ed. in Educational Technology) are also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

References

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  1. ^ "2024 Impact Report" (PDF). Certified B Corporation.
  2. ^ a b c d "2025 Student Right to Know" (PDF). ACE. 2025.
  3. ^ IBJ Staff. "Online education college moving to Indianapolis". IBJ.com.
  4. ^ a b "American College of Education Facts and Figures" (PDF). ACE.
  5. ^ "History and Mission". ace.edu. American College of Education. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
  6. ^ a b "American College of Education". B Corporation.
  7. ^ "National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) Announces STEM Certification and Degree Programs for Districts, Campuses and Teachers". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  8. ^ "American College of Education | Certified B Corporation". bcorporation.net. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  9. ^ "ACE recognized for corporate social responsibility". Ace.edu. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  10. ^ "BizVoice May / June 2017". bizvoicemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  11. ^ "2018 "Best Places to Work in Indiana"". bestplacestoworkin.com. Retrieved 2019-03-25.
  12. ^ "Ivy Tech Community College, American College of Education sign health sciences transfer agreement". Ace.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  13. ^ "RN to MSN Online - MSN Online Program". Ace.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  14. ^ "UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE PROGRAM". Association of School Business Officials International.
  15. ^ "Lexia and the American College of Education are making it possible". Lexia.
  16. ^ Pathak, Shalini (20 April 2023). "American College of Education Partners With NVTA to Offer Affordable, High-Quality Programs to Educators". Ed Tech Review.
  17. ^ "American College of Education". B Corporation.
  18. ^ "Programs | American College of Education". ace.edu.
  19. ^ "Education Specialist in Leadership". Archived from the original on 2015-08-11. Retrieved 2015-08-07.
  20. ^ "Online Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration". ace.edu. Retrieved 2017-10-25.
  21. ^ "Accredited Online Programs". American College of Education. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  22. ^ "Main Report" (PDF). ACE. October 2023.
  23. ^ "Affordable Tuition for Online College". American College of Education. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  24. ^ "American College of Education". U.S. News & World Report.
  25. ^ "American College of Education Accreditation". Archived from the original on December 11, 2009.
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