How to Be a Small College in 2025 Webinar
IMPACT REPORT

Future-Proofing Small Institutions in 2025

Jimmy Pawelski
January 24, 2025
2 mins

We're excited to publish the "Rize Impact Report: Future-Proofing Small Institutions in 2025", offering a detailed look at the progress and growth achieved by our partners over the past year. The report highlights how the Rize team continues to support over 100 colleges and universities in expanding their academic offerings, improving affordability, and preparing students for successful careers.


Key takeaways from the report include:

  • Program Expansion: Over 600 total accredited Rize programs have now been approved, including new MBA specializations and AI-focused courses, now offered at dozens of partner institutions.
  • Enrollment Growth: Student registrations increased by 64% year-over-year, now totaling over 20,000 student registrations, with the help of our new in-house enrollment services team.
  • Career-Focused Learning: New career navigation courses & resources were introduced, helping students build career plans, strengthen their resumes, and prepare for internships or jobs.
  • Partner Success Stories: A collection of partner spotlights & testimonials from institutions leading the way in developing hybrid campuses of the future.


These insights reflect how Rize is dedicated to helping institutions adapt to changing student needs and labor market demands, while maintaining their focus on affordability and sustainability.


📊 Explore the full Impact Report to learn more.



🎥 Want to learn more about what’s ahead in 2025? Watch our webinar, What’s New with Rize 2025, to explore the latest updates and opportunities for your institution.

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