Credo is now part of Carnegie

Helping Colleges Build Institutional Health, Improve Student Success, and Plan for Growth

Credo is now the Institutional Strategy, Student Success, and Campus Planning & Architecture teams at Carnegie.

Read more about Carnegie’s acquisition of Credo.

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About Credo: Powered by Carnegie

Since 1995, Credo has partnered with more than 550 colleges, universities, and higher education associations, completing over 175 projects each year with about 120 clients. Credo focuses on strategy, leadership, and culture as the primary drivers of institutional health and the student experience. Now, as part of Carnegie, Credo continues this mission with an expanded toolkit of resources and expertise.

Institutional Strategy


Lead with purpose. We help presidents and leaders create adaptive strategies and student-centered environments that strengthen mission and secure sustainable success.

Leadership Development


Equip your leadership team to drive institutional transformation. From executive coaching to capacity building, we empower leaders at every level.

Strategic Planning


Transform big ideas into actionable strategies. We help you align mission, resources, and leadership to create adaptive plans built for impact.

Student Success & Retention


Foster belonging and persistence through strategies that connect student ambitions with institutional opportunities, turning engagement into measurable success.

Campus Planning & Architecture


Design spaces that inspire belonging and learning. Our people-first approach creates environments that align with mission, values, and student needs.

Let’s Work Together