BN000057275 – Accredited Private University with an Exceptional Track Record of Success

This private university continually adapts its offerings to meet the demands of the then current skilled labor markets in its predominantly

Hispanic community, awarding certificates, AAs, BAs and MAs in nursing and allied health (70%), business, culinary arts, and several essential trades. Many of its programs are the leading providers of qualified entrants for the university’s one million resident metro area. Avoiding any heavy online presence, the school’s well-appointed campus and programs offer a true college experience to its students, many of whom are first generation graduates, heads of families, and/or older than the typical college student.

Key Aspects

The university has built a top-notch academic team that focuses on the students and curriculum while ownership focuses on running a profitable business.

Senior personnel on both the business and academic sides of management have been with the university for over a decade and none are expected to depart.

The business model has been extremely successful in its current market and the management team is ready to replicate it in other similar markets throughout the United States and Latin America.

The university recently established an international student recruitment program through affiliations with international high schools and is greatly expanding these relationships in 2024-2025.

All programs are accredited by a national accreditation agency, qualified for Title IV funding, and range from 16 months to 4 years.

A large segment of the 1,900 strong student body is made up of non-traditional students who are going back to college for training in a specific high-demand field.

The low student to teacher ratio of 18 to 1 makes for a very personalized experience for students.

A strong healthcare focus and multiple bilingual instructors with many years of real-life experience in their respective fields provide opportunity for all learners.

Up-to-date technologies and externships are employed to ensure students receive hands on experience and are ready for the workforce.

Currently, 70% of classes are in person, with online courses limited to general education and graduate programs.

As +/- 85% of revenue is derived from federal loans and grants and paid in advance, cash flow and collection rates are exceedingly favorable for this business.

Opportunities

Replicate the success: The university has fostered a culture of treating students as customers and delivering a robust, hands-on curriculum that is designed to prepare them for careers in fields that are in high demand. The mixture of business management and academic success can be replicated in other markets in the United States that have similar market demands for employees.

Expand the geographical reach: The current student body comes from the local metropolitan market. By advertising in other markets with similar demographics and employer demands, the university could attract a larger student body.

Campus housing: By offering on campus or near campus housing with food service, the university could grow additional revenue streams.

Expand the programs: The university can grow the number of baccalaureate and graduate programs in the current fields of study to retain students longer to grow enrollment. Additional fields of study can also be added based on market demands.

The university is currently working with a national hospital chain to develop an online MSN program.

An application for accreditation has been filed for an undergraduate program in education. Acquire competitors: There are less successful private colleges and trade schools that can be acquired and converted to the university’s unique culture and business model.

Headquartered

Texas

Real Estate

The university has developed an integrated urban campus in a growing metropolitan area of approximately 1 million people.

The real estate is integral to the university’s operation and would preferably be transferred to the acquirer or a REIT as part of the sale.