M&A Deal Summary

American Public Education Acquires Graduate School USA

On August 11, 2021, American Public Education acquired education company Graduate School USA

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is American Public Education’s 2nd transaction in the Education sector.
  • This is American Public Education’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is American Public Education’s 1st transaction in District of Columbia.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-08-11
Target Graduate School USA
Sector Education
Buyer(s) American Public Education
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Advisor(s) Tyton Partners (Financial)

Target

Graduate School USA

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Graduate School USA provides training to the federal government. GSUSA provides training to the federal workforce through a catalog of over 300 courses specializing in foundational and continuing professional development, as well as leadership training to advance the performance of government agencies through the competency and career advancement of their employees. Graduate School USA was founded in 1921 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.

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Buyer

American Public Education

Charles Town, West Virginia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1991
Sector Education
Employees2,393
Revenue 601M USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

American Public Education is an education services provider that offers respected, innovative, and affordable educational programs and services. American Public Education was founded in 1991 and is based in Charlestown, West Virginia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 3
Sector (Education) 2 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 2 of 3
State (District of Columbia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 3
Year (2021) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-08-28 National Education Seminars

Irving, Texas, United States

National Education Seminars, Inc. (Hondros College) is a provider of diploma in practical nursing (PN), an associate degree in nursing (ADN), and an online registered nurse to bachelor of science in nursing (RN - BSN) completion program to more than 1,500 students at four campus locations in the suburban areas of Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Cleveland.

Buy $46M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-02 Rasmussen University

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Rasmussen University is a post-secondary education company that provides career-oriented classroom and online educational programs through a network of fifteen campuses nationwide. Its programs, which range from certificate to graduate level, are focused on IT, business, and healthcare. Rasmussen University is based in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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