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Demonstrated Expertise

Research

Human Capital Education’s research offerings combine market intelligence and institutional performance data to enable growth across enrollment, retention, and financial strategy.

February 23, 2026

2025 Admitted Student Review (ASR) Summary Report

2025 Admitted Student Review (ASR) Summary Report Based on insights from 109,000+ admitted students across 90+ institutions nationwide, the 2025 ASR Summary Report reveals what truly influences where students choose to enroll, from affordability and financial confidence to academic priorities and career outcomes. Students are applying to more colleges, weighing ROI more carefully, and making decisions […]

February 23, 2026

2025 Parents of Admitted Student Review (PASR) Summary Report

2025 Parents of Admitted Student Review (PASR) Summary Report Drawing on insights from 18,785 parents across 13 institutions nationwide, the 2025 PASR Summary Report reveals how families evaluate value, affordability, academic quality, and long-term return when guiding their student’s final college choice. Parents are deeply involved in the decision process, focused on financial readiness, career […]

July 8, 2025

Trends in Median Family Income: 1998-2019

Insight. Colleges and universities set tuition price based in part upon assumptions regarding trends in family income. Current family income is the primary driver of the calculation of student financial need, which in turn drives financial aid strategy, an integral part of the pricing equation. While each institution has its particular distribution of students by […]

Affordability

Case Studies

Our case studies highlight the impact of Human Capital Education’s solutions in action—helping institutions navigate challenges and achieve strategic goals.

September 3, 2025

Empowering Enrollment Growth with Our Full Solution Suite

Facing a significant, multi-year enrollment decline in its professional and continuing education programs, an R1 Doctoral University partnered with Human Capital Education to implement a growth-focused solution. By leveraging Human Capital’s full suite of solutions, the university aimed to revitalize its programs, meet the demands of nontraditional learners and foster sustainable enrollment growth. The Challenge Before […]

Enrollment Growth, Strategy, Student Success

February 12, 2025

Enhancing Retention and Student Success

A Special Focus Four-Year institution specializing in graduate programs for fine arts and related disciplines sought to improve student retention, a critical factor in both student success and program completion. Like many online graduate programs, it faced challenges in maintaining student engagement and retaining nontraditional graduate students. Through strategic interventions and targeted support, Human Capital Education […]

Retention, Student Success

January 13, 2025

Achieving Sustainable  Enrollment Growth

In 2018, Human Capital Education partnered with a distinguished Carnegie-classified Special Focus Four-Year institution known for its excellence in art and design education. This university, with an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students, was seeking to expand and optimize its online Masters programs, which had seen some success but needed significant growth to meet institutional goals. […]

Enrollment Growth, Strategy

News

Stay up to date on the latest announcements, insights, and industry developments from Human Capital Education and our partners.

March 25, 2026

Human Capital Education Becomes First Implementation Partner for CollegeVine AI Platform

Human Capital Education Becomes First Implementation Partner for CollegeVine AI Platform Strategic partnership formed with the goal to increase adoption and value of AI on campus while also integrating the CollegeVine platform with Human Capital’s enrollment services Denver, CO — [March 26, 2026] Human Capital Education and CollegeVine today announced a strategic partnership to help colleges and universities expand the […]

AI, Partnership

February 9, 2026

Dr. Michelle Marks Appointed to Board of Directors at Human Capital Education

Denver, CO — [February 10, 2026] — Today, Human Capital Education announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle A. Marks to its Board of Directors. Human Capital enables colleges and universities to grow with purpose by providing the systems, expertise, data, and strategy needed to attract, enroll, and support students more effectively and efficiently.

Leadership

January 21, 2026

Human Capital Education Acquires Kennedy & Company

Denver, CO (January 21, 2026) — Today, Human Capital Education announced that it has acquired Kennedy & Company Education Strategies. This combination brings together two complementary organizations with a shared commitment to helping colleges and universities navigate change, strengthen performance, and achieve sustainable growth.

Acquisition

January 7, 2026

Washington State University Partners with Elsmere Education to Advance Graduate Business Education

Denver, CO (September 24, 2025) — Washington State University’s Carson College of Business has partnered with Elsmere Education, a division of Human Capital Education (HCE), to enable the long-term growth and excellence of its online graduate business programs. The collaboration marks a strategic shift from traditional Online Program Management (OPM) models toward a more sustainable, transparent, and institution-centered approach.

Partnership

September 3, 2025

Elsmere Education (now Human Capital Education) Unveils Inaugural B Corp Impact Report: Charting a Course of Purposeful Progress

Denver, CO – Elsmere Education (now Human Capital Education), a leading innovator in online higher education, proudly announces the release of its first Impact Report, showcasing its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. This comprehensive report details the company’s journey towards B Corp certification and highlights its tangible impact on students, university partners, communities, and the environment in 2023.

Impact, Recognition

August 15, 2023

Elsmere Education (now Human Capital Education) Recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America by Inc 5000

Denver, CO, August 15, 2023 – Elsmere Education (now Human Capital Education), announced today that it has made the Inc. 5000 annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, […]

Impact, Recognition