/ The Readiness Index™ · Q2 2026 Profile

2U (Online Program Manager)

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/ Distressed · 38/100 · High Risk

OPM giant with university online programs. Severe financial distress 2023-2024 (stock down 95%, delisted NASDAQ 2024). Restructuring + Chapter 11 filing 2024.

/ 01 / Subscore Breakdown

How the grade decomposes.

Placement Outcomes/ 25% weight
40
Employer Engagement/ 22% weight
36
Career Education Quality/ 20% weight
44
Access & Equity/ 18% weight
36
Innovation & Tools/ 15% weight
34
/ 02 / Institution Notes

Best for / Watch out for.

/ Best for

Reference only — operational status is uncertain through bankruptcy.

/ Watch out for

Chapter 11 filing in 2024. University partners are reassessing OPM relationships.

/ 03 / Public-Record Timeline

What's on the record.

2024
2U files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; delisted NASDAQ
2021
Acquires edX from MIT + Harvard ($800M)
2008
2U founded