Sophia Learning Partners with Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design to Expand Flexible Pathways for Creative Learners

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 Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD). Through this partnership, RMCAD, a Denver-area college focused on art and design education, joins Sophia Learning’s growing network of partner colleges and universities, providing eligible students with a flexible pathway to complete select general education coursework.

“At RMCAD, we are committed to helping students turn their ideas, talent, and discipline into meaningful work,” said Sara Rodriguez Olson, Dean of Students and Academic Advising. “This partnership with Sophia Learning gives students a flexible way to keep moving through their academic journey while staying connected to the creative coursework that drives their passion.”

The partnership allows eligible RMCAD students access to flexible, low-cost general education courses, enabling them to take ACE-recommended, college-level courses on their own schedule while maintaining focus on their long-term goals.

Sophia Learning’s self-paced format allows students to progress through coursework – up to two courses at a time – at their own pace, with access around the clock from virtually any device. The platform offers access to more than 80 college-level general education courses. All courses are ACE®-recommended for college credit and are designed to be transferable to 115+ colleges and universities.

“We’re pleased to partner with Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design to support students pursuing careers in creative fields,” said Hunter Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Sophia Learning. “By expanding access to flexible, ACE-recommended courses, we can help RMCAD students make steady progress in a way that better fits their schedules and academic goals.”

Eligible RMCAD students are now able to enroll in Sophia courses through the partnership. For more information, visit www.rmcad.sophia.org.

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. Sophia students have saved more than $2B in tuition dollars*, completed more than 2M courses, and have been awarded more than 5.8M transfer credits at receiving institutions. 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 Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design

Founded in 1963, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an accredited institution of higher education that offers degree programs focused on the arts, design, education, technology, and business. RMCAD serves its students from a 23-acre campus in Lakewood, Colorado, but also virtually, RMCAD has offered online education for over 15 years. RMCAD courses are taught by practicing industry professionals; an intimate learning environment; multimedia-rich online classes; and a beautiful historic campus. The school strives to allow artists and designers to find their voice, discover their own paths, and thrive as professionals.