Where can I get coffee or food near the campus?

Students have options for where they can grab a caffeine boost: Mimi’s Cafe, Wawa, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Panera Bread, McDonald’s. Power your studying and grab a quick bite to eat at Eggs Up Grill, Marco's Pizza, Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant and Gallery, Bonefish Grill, The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, McDonald’s, Panera Bread, Waffle House, Chick-fil-A.

Are there any fun places to visit near the campus?

Everyone deserves a study break! Check out these fun locales nearby: Silver Springs State Park—Nature park featuring a river, museum, picnic area, rental cabins and trails. Appleton Museum of Art—Home to a vast collection of European, American and Asian artwork in a contemporary space. Discovery Center—Take your kids and experience educational workshops and class with rotating exhibits. Tuscawilla Art Park—Located just north of the Downtown Ocala Square with larger-than-life outdoor sculptures.

Is it Rasmussen College or Rasmussen University?

Rasmussen College opened in 1900 as a higher education business school in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 2020, Rasmussen College became Rasmussen University to better represent Rasmussen students and graduates. Our dedication to higher education, affordable cost, relevant research and technology, leadership skills and more remains the same.

Rasmussen University Ocala Campus

1227 SW 17th Avenue Ocala, FL 34471

352-629-1941

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Your Local Rasmussen Community in Ocala

Welcome to the Rasmussen University Ocala campus! This campus serves students in the Marion County and nearby areas. The campus is located off Florida State Road 200 and I-75 within a suburban setting for easy access and convenient parking.

Whether you choose an on-campus program or online program, you’ll have a central area of support from the Ocala campus. With 60+ career-focused programs in Nursing, Business, Technology, Health Sciences, Justice Studies, Human Services, Education and Design, you can gain the skills and confidence to help prepare for your next career move.

Rasmussen University is a National Leader in Nursing Education

Nursing students attending the Ocala Campus will appreciate the newly expanded campus that features a nursing skills lab, modern nursing simulation labs, new Radiologic Technology and Medical Assisting labs, and nine new classrooms.

Medical Assisting
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Gain experience for a combination of patient care and administration, including electronic health records (EHR), EKG programs, obtaining vital signs and more. The Medical Assisting program can be completed in as few as 12 months1 and is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES^®).6
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Physical Therapist Assistant
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience and residential immersive lab
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Physical therapists will depend on you as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) to help improve the lives of your patients and will rely on you to function as part of a cohesive healthcare team. You can finish your PTA Associate’s degree in as few as 18 months.1
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Practical Nursing (LPN)
92.1% of our Practical Nursing students at our Ocala campus passed the NCLEX-PN^® in 2024.25
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Prepare to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and pursue a fulfilling career changing lives. You can earn your Diploma in as few as 12 months1 and confidently sit for the NCLEX-PN^® exam.
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Professional Nursing (ADN/RN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Whether you’re just entering the nursing field or advancing from an LPN to RN, our Professional Nursing program will help you prepare to become a registered nurse (RN). Experience what it’s like to be an RN and confidently sit for your NCLEX-RN^®3 exam through hands-on training in the campus nursing labs and on-site clinicals.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Our CCNE-accredited4 program is designed to train every nurse at every level earn their BSN degree. Choose your entry track based on your experience:
- BSN Standard Degree: for those without a degree
- BSN Second Degree: for those with a Bachelor’s degree who want a career change into nursing
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Healthcare Associate’s Degree – Medical Assisting Specialization

Learn to become a valuable member of a healthcare team with real-world technical skills thanks to our Healthcare Associate’s degree specializing in Medical Assisting. Enhance your healthcare training with critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal communication, medical ethics and more.
There are different program options depending on whether you’re a current student or new incoming student. Reach out to an admissions representative for more information.
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Radiologic Technology
- On-campus and online classes
- Field experience
- Self-directed assessments (optional)
Finish your Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology in as few as 24 months.1 You’ll gain experience in diagnostic imaging, medical terminology, physiology and radiation safety, and learn patient safety and care.
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Ocala

Address: 1227 SW 17th Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34471

Phone: 352-629-1941
Fax: 352-629-0926

Hours: M–TH: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; F: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; SA: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; SU: Closed

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"We pride ourselves on making each student’s experience personal, meaningful and life changing."

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Sr. Campus Executive Director

Supporting Local Ocala Communities

By setting students up for success, the Ocala campus is bettering the community. We host fun events, including our annual volunteer day, to bring prospective and current students to the area and get to know nearby communities.

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Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Ocala campus in Florida is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-291-7550

More information about the ABHES

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The associate nursing program at Rasmussen University at the Ocala campus (with off-campus instructional sites in North Orlando and Orlando) located in Ocala, Florida, is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs

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Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Rasmussen University – Ocala is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 833-606-1911 or email  [email protected].

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
202-887-6791

More information about the CCNE

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

The following Radiologic Technology Associate degree programs at Rasmussen University are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT):

Ocala campus in Florida was granted reaccreditation in 2023 for a period of eight years. https://www.jrcert.org/programs/rasmussen-university-ocala/

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
[email protected]
312-704-5300

More information about the JRCERT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get coffee or food near the campus?
Students have options for where they can grab a caffeine boost:
- Mimi’s Cafe
- Wawa
- Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Panera Bread, McDonald’s
Power your studying and grab a quick bite to eat:
- Eggs Up Grill
- Marco's Pizza
- Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant and Gallery
- Bonefish Grill
- The Crazy Cucumber 352 Eatery and Bar
- Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
- McDonald’s
- Panera Bread
- Waffle House
- Chick-fil-A
Are there any fun places to visit near the campus?
Everyone deserves a study break! Check out these fun locales nearby:
- Silver Springs State Park—Nature park featuring a river, museum, picnic area, rental cabins and trails
- Appleton Museum of Art—Home to a vast collection of European, American and Asian artwork in a contemporary space
- Discovery Center—Take your kids and experience educational workshops and class with rotating exhibits
- Tuscawilla Art Park—Located just north of the Downtown Ocala Square with larger-than-life outdoor sculptures
Is it Rasmussen College or Rasmussen University?

In 1900, we first opened in St. Paul, Minnesota, Rasmussen Practical School of Business, then evolved into Rasmussen College. In 2020, it was time for a new evolution for a new generation of higher education. As Rasmussen University, we answer the call to meet every student where they are in their educational journey—with career-focused programs spanning from certificates to graduate degrees and everything in between.

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Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
NCLEX-PN is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
NCLEX-RN is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Rasmussen University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), 655 K Street, NW Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
35 out of 38 Rasmussen University Practical Nursing Diploma graduates in Ocala, Florida, (92.1%) who attempted the NCLEX-PN exam in 2024 passed on their first attempt. Source: https://floridasnursing.gov/education-and-training-programs/
The Medical Assisting Diploma program at the Aurora/Naperville (with an ABHES approved separate education center in Mokena/Tinley Park), Rockford, and Romeoville/Joliet campuses in Illinois; the Fort Myers, Ocala, Central Pasco, and Tampa/Brandon campuses in Florida; the Green Bay campus in Wisconsin; and the Bloomington, Eagan, Hennepin/Anoka and Mankato campuses in Minnesota are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education School (ABHES).
ABHES^® is a registered trademark of Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-291-7550
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Accreditation

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

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