# Risepoint

> Risepoint (formerly Academic Partnerships) is a U.S.-based online program management (OPM) company that partners with regional, mostly public universities to develop, launch, market, and scale affordable, workforce-focused online degree programs. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas and owned by the Vistria Group, the company provides marketing, enrollment, student support, faculty support, and technology services so that universities can reach working-adult learners at scale. It works with 100+ university partners across the U.S., UK, and Australia and says it has supported hundreds of thousands of students.

- **Founded:** 2007
- **Headquarters:** Dallas, Texas, United States
- **Founders:** Randy Best (Founder (as Higher Ed Holdings / Academic Partnerships))
- **Team size:** ~1,500 employees
- **Products:** Marketing Services, Enrollment & Student Support, Partner Success, Faculty Support & Instructional Design, Technology & Analytics
- **Notable:** Rebranded from Academic Partnerships to Risepoint on May 1, 2024., Acquired Wiley University Services to expand its partner network internationally., Reports 100+ university partners, 25,000+ courses launched and 22,000+ faculty supported.

## Products & services

- **Marketing Services** — Integrated marketing, market research, prospective student outreach and program discovery to grow online program enrollment.
- **Enrollment & Student Support** — Recruitment, admissions support, academic coaching, and retention/intervention services for working-adult learners.
- **Partner Success** — Program strategy, launch support, performance monitoring and ROI research for university partners.
- **Faculty Support & Instructional Design** — Course design resources, instructional design, and faculty support to convert and deliver online programs.
- **Technology & Analytics** — Program delivery platforms, data analytics and student-success analytics, including AI/algorithmic recruitment and retention tools.

## Achievements

- Rebranded from Academic Partnerships to Risepoint on May 1, 2024.
- Acquired Wiley University Services to expand its partner network internationally.
- Reports 100+ university partners, 25,000+ courses launched and 22,000+ faculty supported.
- 2025 Impact Report: 40,000+ learners completed programs; graduates averaged ~$19,800 total tuition, ~19% salary increase one year out, and ~18-month tuition payback.
- Third consecutive year of independent research confirming graduates view their education as worth the investment.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Released 2025 Impact Report showing 40,000+ program completers and strong graduate ROI and community impact.
- **2025-10** — Independent research highlighted strong ROI for graduates of Risepoint-supported programs (PRNewswire).
- **2024-05** — Academic Partnerships officially rebranded as Risepoint.
- **2024-01** — Completed acquisition/integration of Wiley University Services.

## Links

- Website: https://risepoint.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/risepoint
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/apartnerships
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/AcademicPartnerships

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Last updated: 2026-06-13