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Campus.edu is the new, online alternative to traditional community college.
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Campus, a community college startup, receives $23M Series A extension led by Founders Fund
April 24, 2024
Although many students in the United States enter community colleges intending to transfer to four-year universities, only 16% of those students receive bachelor’s degrees within six years. But Campus, an online alternative to traditional community colleges, has an approach that aims to change that. TechCrunch
Shaq is joining Sam Altman in backing a $29 million community college startup aiming to slash degree costs
January 31, 2024
Each year, millions of students enroll at their local community college with the goal of starting their post-secondary education out right—by saving money, taking fewer intense courses, and exploring career options. After two years, most plan to either transfer to a bachelor’s degree program or jumpstart their new career. On paper, this all sounds like a great deal. But in practice, this is far from reality for many students. Fewer than 40% of those who enroll in community college graduate. And an even smaller percentage of students go on to complete a bachelor’s degree. Tade Oyerinde, a 29-year-old entrepreneur, is trying to change this cycle. Fortune
Sam Altman’s Backing Helps Community College Startup Raise $29 Million
May 1, 2023
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Discord founder Jason Citron were the lead investors in a $29 million Series A round for Campus, the news of which was shared exclusively with Forbes. Other investors in the round include Figma founder Dylan Field; former head of Stripe Lachy Groom; Bloomberg Beta; Founders Fund; Rethink Education; Reach Capital and Precursor Ventures. Oyerinde, 29, declined to disclose his stake in Campus or its valuation. Forbes