RCU was established in August 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana, as a fully online degree-granting institution. RCU was created in response to the need for accessible and affordable degrees that meet the highest academic and regulatory standards. With this vision realized, RCU is now committed to educating students while ensuring high levels of student satisfaction, with good student retention and graduation rates. This mission is supported by well-qualified faculty who are experts in their field of study and are dedicated to helping students achieve academic success.