Sophia Learning and National University Announce Partnership to Expand Affordable Pathways to Degree Completion

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sophia Learning, an online, on-demand, self-paced learning platform offering courses recommended for college-level credit by ACE®, today announced a new partnership with National University (NU), a nonprofit, Veteran-founded university focused on flexible degree pathways for learners balancing work, life, and education. The partnership will allow eligible NU undergraduates to transfer courses taken through the Sophia platform towards eligible NU programs.

"National University is focused on expanding access to high-quality education and supporting students at every stage of their learning journey," said Jackie Skyrd, VP of Corporate Partnerships at National University. "Together with Sophia Learning, we're creating clear and affordable pathways that help students move more efficiently toward degree completion and career success."

Sophia Learning’s platform will enable NU students to complete general education requirements efficiently and affordably. With more than 80 ACE® recommended college-level courses available through a monthly subscription, NU students can progress at their own pace and take control of their educational journey.

"We are excited to partner with National University to advance their mission of making world-class education accessible and affordable for students of all walks of life," said Hunter Davis, CEO of Sophia Learning. "Creating simplified transfer opportunities can help learners save both time and money as they build lasting momentum in their pursuit of earning a degree."

The collaboration emphasizes a shared commitment to innovating higher education delivery and expanding opportunity for non-traditional student populations. Through this partnership, Sophia Learning and National University are helping learners reach their educational milestones with greater convenience and less financial burden.

National University students interested in learning more can visit https://nu.sophia.org/ for more information.

About Sophia Learning

Sophia is an online learning platform that allows students at any stage of their higher education journey to get started on or continue their education by taking affordable and flexible college-level general education courses. Sophia courses are ACE-recommended for college credit and are designed to be transferred to many colleges and universities. Since August 2020, students have saved more than 2 billion in tuition dollars*, completed more than 2 million courses, and been awarded more than 5.8 million transfer credits.

For more information about Sophia, visit Sophia.org. Sophia is a subsidiary of Strategic Education, Inc.

*Savings based on average annual tuition at public four-year, in-state institutions. Source: College Board Trends in College Pricing Report (2025)

About National University

National University, a Veteran-founded nonprofit, has been dedicated to meeting the needs of nontraditional, working, and military students by providing accessible, affordable higher education opportunities since 1971. As San Diego's largest private nonprofit university, NU offers over 150 online and on-campus programs with flexible four-week and eight-week classes and one-to-one graduate education models designed to help students reach their goals while balancing busy lives. Since its founding, the NU community has grown to 130,000 learners served per year — 50,000 degree-seeking students and 80,000 workforce and professional development students — and 255,000 alumni around the globe, many of whom serve in helping industries such as business, education, health care, cybersecurity, and law and criminal justice. To learn more about National University’s new possibilities in education, including next-generation education, value-rich education, and whole human education, visit NU.edu.