The strength of Academy College is founded
on our continuous historic advancements.

We originally opened our doors in 1936 under the name of Academy of Accountancy. Accounting held as our staple academic program for many decades until we reached the computer era, at which time we introduced our computer technology programs through CDI Computer Academy.

Seeing a need for a collegiate aviation path in the Metro area, we partnered with the Metro’s leading flight training facility, Thunderbird Aviation, to introduce the Academy of Aviation.

As the years progressed we added the Academy of Digital Arts, which brought design and animation programs into the school.

We united our many program areas under the sole title of Academy Education Center, ensuring that career training was the primary focus for all program divisions.  Finally, as we expanded our program options to include Bachelor degrees and Medical & Health Science programs, we evolved to the title of Academy College.

Throughout our historic growth we have remained focused on those ideals that directed the first academic course offered in 1936 – to provide our students with the highest quality of education through career programs designed to enable students to succeed in their career and personal development.

We welcome you to join us on our continuous mission towards career success!

Academy College has acquired and/or performed Teach-out/record retention for the following schools:

1993    Control Data Institute est. 1962
1994    ATI Aviation Training (formerly Aviation Training, Inc. est. 1984)
1998    School of Communication Arts  
2003    KRS Computer & Business School
2005    The Alexander Institute

Academy College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Bachelor of Science Degrees, Associate Degrees, and Certificates. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.  Academy College of Business, Academy College of Digital Arts & Design, Academy College of Medical & Health Sciences, Academy College of Aviation and Academy College of Computer Technology are divisions of Academy College.

The Academy College Medical Assistant Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied health Education Programs (CAAHEP).  CAAHEP accredits programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting education Review Board (MAERB).  The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the American Association of Medical Assistants and American Medical Association cooperate to establish, maintain, and promote appropriate standards of quality for educational programs in medical assisting throughout the country.  CAAHEP’s accreditation of degree-granting institutions is recognized by the Council for Higher Education.

Academy College is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to section 136.A61 to 136A.71.  Registration is not an endorsement of the institution.  Registration does not mean credits earned at the institution can be transferred to all other institutions.

Academy College is approved by the Minnesota State Approving Agency for Veterans Educational benefits.  It is also approved by the State of Minnesota for education under the Vocational Rehabilitation Education program and is approved by the FAA under FAR Part 141.

Academy College is a member of Minnesota Career College Association (MCCA) and the Association of Private Sector Colleges & Universities (APSCU).