By OCR Staff
March 2019
Online college is a great new thing. You can take classes around your schedule and continue to meet your personal responsibilities at the same time. Ideal online students will have some college or at least intense high school success under their belt before they adopt full-time digital study. Many colleges will not accept “true” freshman for online education, but would rather they get 20+ hours of face to face class time dispensed with first, so they are acquainted with the rigors of college life before being subject to all the personal responsibility that internet schooling requires. This list of the top 50 colleges offering online courses is a look at which schools offer the best online courses at the best rates.
Another reason e-college is appealing is that, in many cases, it can save you money on tuition, as it also saves the university money on overhead expenses. Best of all, perhaps: your diploma will not say “online” anywhere on it, you get the same degree as the brick and mortar students, and usually, you benefit from the same professors. This list of the top 50 colleges offering the best online courses was gathered by looking at the professional reputation of the school, tuition value, personal attention, and the breadth of study opportunities furnished by the schools.
Criteria for Ranking
US News Ranking
- Top 10 – 5 points
- Top 50 – 4 points
- Top 100 – 3 points
- Top 200 – 2 points
- Ranked – 1 point
Hourly Tuition Rate
- Under $250 per hour – 5 points
- Under $300 per hour – 4 points
- Under $350 per hour – 3 points
- Under $400 per hour – 2 points
- Under $450 per hour – 1 point
Student to Faculty Ratio
- 12 and under – 5 points
- 13-16 – 4 points
- 17-20 – 3 points
- 21-24 – 2 points
- 25+ – 1 point
Number of Bachelor’s Degrees offered 100% online
- 40 or more – 5 points
- 30 or more – 4 points
- 20 or more – 3 points
- 10 or more – 2 points
- 5 or more – 1 point
Graduation Rate
- 70% or better – 5 points
- 60% or better – 4 points
- 50% or better – 3 points
- 45% or better – 2 points
- 40% or better – 1 point
Application Fee
- Free or waiver offered – 5 points
- $20 or under – 4 points
- $30 or under – 3 points
- $40 or under – 2 points
- $50 or under – 1 point
#50 – Thomas Edison University
Trenton, New Jersey
Points: 9
US News Ranking: 264-346
Since its beginnings in 1972, Thomas Edison University has had an ethos of supporting non-traditional students in all phases of life and career. Today, they offer 13 associates degrees online, as well as 32 online bachelor’s degrees. TEU accepts 100% of applicants that pay the $75 application fee and enjoys a 15 to 1 student to teacher ratio. Out of state students pay $499 per credit unit. As of yet, Thomas Edison University does not report its graduation rate.
#49 – Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
Points: 10
US News Ranking: 7
The relatively large online undergraduate studies program at Pennsylvania State University contains seven online associates and 35 bachelor’s degrees online. To apply you must submit a $65 application fee. Once you have been admitted–there is a 58% acceptance rate–tuition starts at $555 per credit. Your classes will typically have a student-faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 25% of applicants graduate from the degree programs at Pennsylvania State University. Online degree programs at the school are regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
#48 – Valley City State University
Valley City, North Dakota
Points: 10
US News Ranking: 138
Valley City State University, which began as a small teacher’s college in 1890, has grown into a university with seven online bachelor’s degree options. While the school costs in-state students $540.24 per credit hour, out-of-state students do not pay any more for tuition. VCSU accepts 98% of applicants who pay the $35 fee. Of these students, 35% achieve their degrees. Students enjoy an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. VCSU called itself a “laptop campus” as early as 1996 because of the campus’s remote location. This has pushed Valley City State University to become much more tech-friendly, including the development of its online degree programs.
#47 – University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Points: 10
US News Ranking: unranked
The University of Minnesota is one of the “Public Ivy” research institutions of higher learning and offers eighteen fully online bachelor’s, including tribal administration and governance, manufacturing management in quality management, and information technology management. Tuition rates are variable by department, but start at $395.47 hourly with no out of state fees for non-residents. Boasting a 17 to 1 student to faculty ratio, the University of Minnesota features a 44% acceptance rate, a 78% graduation rate, and a $55 application fee.
#46 – University of Wisconsin – Stout
Menomonie, Wisconsin
Points: 11
US News Ranking: 153
Students considering the University of Wisconsin – Stout can opt from among 12 online or hybrid bachelor’s choices. Applicants will need to pay a $50 fee, and the tuition is currently $580.79 per credit hour. UWS has had an 85% acceptance rate and a better-than-average graduation rate of 57%. A faculty to student ratio of 19 to 1 is only one more than the national average. The online bachelor’s degrees available at the University of Wisconsin – Stout are well-supported by online advising, tutoring, and other support from Stout Online services.
#45 – Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
Points: 11
US News Ranking: unranked
If you are looking into online undergraduate study at Washington State University, you will need to pay a $50 application fee. As an undergraduate, you can appreciate a 15 to 1 student to faculty ratio. The 67% graduation rate speaks to the school’s commitment to its students. $565 per credit for out of state tuition is a reasonable tuition rate. Washington State University offers 15 bachelor’s options online with a 72% acceptance rate.
#44 – Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
Points: 11
US News Ranking: unranked
Northeastern University features ten online bachelor’s options. While Northeastern’s 29% acceptance rate is relatively tight, its graduation rate is 86%. Also, while the $75 application fee is on the expensive side, the tuition per credit hour of $530 is about average and it pays for a cozier 14 to 1 student to faculty ratio. The ten online bachelor’s degrees available at Northeastern University include degrees in human resources, global studies, and engineering technology. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges provides regional accreditation to Northeastern University.
#43 – Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri
Points: 11
US News Ranking: 115
Established in 1905, Missouri State University, like many others, began life as a Normal School for the education of teachers. The school offers ten online bachelor’s, such as communication studies and health services. $477 per credit hour for out of state students is the online undergraduate tuition rate. A cheerful 84% is the school’s acceptance rate which can be yours for a $35 application fee. The student to faculty ratio at Missouri State University is 22 to 1 and the graduation rate is 55%.
#42- Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Points: 11
US News Ranking: 143
At Texas Tech University you can choose from 16 bachelor’s options. Before acceptance, which is at a 63% rate, you will need to pay an application fee of $75. The school charges $430.50 per credit hour. 60% of those undergrads accepted make it to graduation day at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Among the online offerings of Texas Tech University, you can find degrees in communication studies, digital media, and early childcare. The school receives accreditation from the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Colleges.
#41 – Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia
Points: 11
US News Ranking: 210
Since its establishment in 1963, Kennesaw State University has grown repeatedly and now offers sixteen online bachelor’s degrees, such as criminal justice, integrative studies, and information technology. The school charges $391 per credit for lower level coursework. Students applying to the university must pay a $40 application fee. KSU accepts 59% of these applicants and 42% of those graduate. Kennesaw State University has multiple start dates per year for its online bachelor’s degrees. The school partakes in regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#40 – West Texas A&M University
Canyon, Texas
Points: 12
US News Ranking: 9
Famed artist Georgia O’Keeffe was briefly a faculty member here when it was a Normal School for the education of teachers in the early 20th century. Now, West Texas A&M University offers 13 bachelor’s online at the rate of $655.13 per credit hour. The school’s rolling admission policy means that you can send them the $40 application fee at any point in the year and have a 60% chance of being accepted. Average class size is 21 and 44% of the student body makes it to graduation at West Texas A&M University, which is just under the national average.
#39 – Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
Points: 12
US News Ranking: 47
Sam Houston State University, which opened in 1879 and is one of the older Texas universities, features eleven online undergraduate majors. The school has a 72% acceptance rate and graduates 51% of those who enroll. You begin with a $45 application fee and then you experience the student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Students will need to pay the reasonable tuition rate of $413.50 per credit. Sam Houston State University’s online bachelor’s degree programs continue to benefit from accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
#38 – University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Points: 12
US News Ranking: unranked
The University of Alabama’s online undergraduate program has 14 choices, among them being commerce and business administration, mechanical engineering, and family financial planning and counseling. UA has an acceptance rate of 53% and a graduation rate of 69%. The university requires a $40 application fee. Average class size is 23. $364 per unit of instruction is the online undergraduate tuition rate at the University of Alabama. Accreditation for the school is provided by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#37 – Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Points: 13
US News Ranking: 12
Western Kentucky University’s 94% acceptance rate allows you a good shot at access to their twenty online bachelor’s degrees and two online associates degrees in the fields of computer information technology, and health information management, for example. You pay them a $45 application fee, they provide you with an average class size of 18 and you get a school with a 45% graduation rate. They charge an online undergraduate out of state tuition rate of $530 per credit hour at Western Kentucky University.
#36 – Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Points: 13
US News Ranking: 1
The opening web page for Ohio State University’s online programs demonstrates the class design and approach for future students who will not attend campus in-person. Ohio State University offers one associate and three bachelor’s degrees online. Tuition among these programs begins at $497.50 per credit. The university accepts 54% of the applicants that pay the $60 application fee. Once in, students benefit from the 19 to 1 student-teacher ratio. The degree programs at Ohio State University have an 84% graduation rate.
#35 – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, Florida
Points: 13
US News Ranking: 2
After a $50 application fee, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University online undergraduate programs have a 63% acceptance rate. With a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, the university graduates 25% of the accepted undergraduate students. The school offers 16 mostly science-based bachelor’s degrees online for which it charges a tuition rate of $413 per credit hour. The online undergraduate programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have military discounts available. ERAU has tailored its approach to online education while also applying the latest in student advising, including personalized degree maps.
#34 – Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Points: 14
US News Ranking: 2
Temple University offers one online bachelor’s in business administration. For this program, Temple, a public institution of higher learning, charges $595 per credit, whether or not you are out of state. The program takes 52% of applicants to its program. To apply, you must pay a $55 fee. With class sizes of about 15, Temple University’s online bachelor’s in business administration program has a graduation rate of 71%. Temple has developed student-friendly applications of its technology with well-developed Canvas-based courses and WebEx conferencing.
#33 – University of Illinois at Springfield
Springfield, Illinois
Points: 14
US News Ranking: 41
The University of Illinois at Springfield maintains a 65% acceptance rate, which you can subject yourself to by paying the $50 application fee. Class size is limited to about 15. The school has a graduation rate of 50%. The University of Illinois at Springfield offers 14 online bachelor’s degrees online, charging an hourly tuition of $555.90 per credit. A few examples of fields that UIS offers online bachelor’s in are information systems security, management information systems, and mathematical sciences.
#32 – Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
Points: 14
US News Ranking: 66
At Old Dominion University, you can find 15 bachelor’s opportunities online. Your application fee will be $50. ODU’s acceptance rate is 85%. If accepted, you will pay $389 per credit hour tuition. The school has a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1 and a 51% graduation rate. Old Dominion University’s online bachelor’s degrees should avail you of your experience — if you want to finish your degree, take advantage of your military experience, or apply relevant employment experience, Old Dominion takes pride in applying your particular strengths to academic study and achievement.
#31 – Utah State University
Logan, Utah
Points: 14
US News Ranking: 5
Founded as an agricultural school, Utah State University has seven online bachelor’s degree options. Tuition is a reasonable $338 per credit and the school has a 90% acceptance rate. $50 is what it costs to apply to the school and the average class size is 21. 47% of accepted freshmen stick around to matriculate from Utah State University. Regional accreditation for the school is provided by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. This allows the institution to remain eligible for federal financial aid programs.
#30 – University of Texas – Permian Basin
Odessa, Texas
Points: 14
US News Ranking: 234
The only school on this list named for a geological formation, the University of Texas – Permian Basin features 16 online bachelor’s options. Tuition is just $318.33 per credit hour including out of state fees. The school has an 81% acceptance rate and a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. With a 34% graduation rate, the University of Texas Permian Basin charges no application fee and has no football team. The school’s rolling admissions calendar admits students year round.
#29 – Minot State University
Minot, North Dakota
Points: 14
US News Ranking: 215
Minot State University’s online division offers one associates degree in human services and nine bachelor’s degrees in fields like criminal justice, international business, and applied business information technology 100% online. $294.32 per credit, with no out of state fees is the online undergraduate tuition rate. The school has a 60% acceptance rate, coupled with a $35 application fee. The student to faculty ratio is an admirable 11 to 1. 43% is Minot State University’s graduation rate.
#28 – Bemidji State University
Bemidji, Minnesota
Points: 14
US News Ranking: 264-346
At Bemidji State University you can find seven online bachelor’s that BSU charges an affordable. $266.45 per credit hour whether or not you are an out of state student. The university accepts 64% of applicants, who are charged $20 to apply. Student to faculty ratio for Bemidji is 21 to 1. The school has a 46% graduation rate. Bemidji State University’s online bachelor’s degrees can afford you reasonably priced undergraduate education. This school retains accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
#27 – Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia
Points: 14
US News Ranking: 107
Part of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University has 12 bachelor’s degrees offered 100% online at $226 per credit hour. 65% of those who pay the $40 application fee are accepted. Those that enter the program graduate at a 36% rate. At VSU you can expect a favorable faculty to student ratio of 20 to 1. To direct you most personally, Valdosta’s online bachelor’s degree programs use what it calls the “SmartPath,” which can help you efficiently knock out the core coursework before digging into your major.
#26 – Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah
Points: 14
US News Ranking: unranked
Costs for undergraduate online courses at Western Governors University are divided per six-month term at the rate of $3225 per six-month term, which if you complete the equivalent of 15 credits per term, gets you a tuition rate of $215 per credit. The school has a 100% acceptance rate and a $65 application fee, but waivers for that fee are available on their website. Western Governors University’s student to faculty ratio is on the high end at 41 to 1 and the school has a 26% graduation rate. There are 31 online bachelor’s in the fields of education, IT, business and health sciences.
#25 – University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Points: 14
US News Ranking: 192
The eCampus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers seven bachelor’s degrees available online and six fully online associates degrees. Tuition starts at $212 per credit for lower level coursework with no out of state fees. 73% of applicants get the chance to become “Nanooks.” There is a $50 application fee and the student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The somewhat low graduation rate of 25% could indicate that a large number of students transfer to other schools before graduation.
#24 – University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Points: 15
US News Ranking: 9
Once you have paid your $40 application fee to get into the online undergraduate program at the University of Oklahoma, you will fall to one side or the other of the school’s 71% acceptance rate. With an average class size of 18, the school bests the national average with a 68% graduation rate. The University of Oklahoma features five bachelor’s programs fully online, such as lifespan care administration and criminal justice. $867.65 is the non-resident online tuition rate.
#23 – University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Points: 15
US News Ranking: 77
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a member of the three-campus University of Alabama System. The school offers 12 online bachelor’s options, including human resource management, information systems, and community health and human services. Tuition starts at $821 per credit, out of state. 58% is the acceptance rate which can be yours for a $30 application fee. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The school has a graduation rate of 53%. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#22 – Colorado State University
Greenwood Park, Colorado
Points: 15
US News Ranking: 9
Colorado State University’s Global Campus was established to offer online education in 2007. Tuition is going for $476 per credit. The school accepts the Common Application with a $50 application fee. 78% of applicants are accepted and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Colorado State University beats the national average with a 67% graduation rate. Fire and emergency services administration and interdisciplinary liberal arts are two of the ten fully online bachelor’s options at this school.
#21 – University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Points: 15
US News Ranking: 66
The University of North Dakota accepts 84% of applicants into its online bachelor’s program and graduates 55%. To get in, students must pay a $35 application fee. Once in, students are charged $390 per credit hour with no out of state fees. Class size averages 21 per class. The online undergraduate programs of the University of North Dakota have a long history–due to its location, UND has long innovated the distance learning experience. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association accredits the University of North Dakota.
#20 – Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
Points: 16
US News Ranking: 4
Growing by leaps and bounds in the last decade–now with more than 40 online bachelor’s degree options–Arizona State University’s online education system is among the most academically diverse. Most of its online programs are regularly among the top undergraduate programs. Arizona State University has among the most “engaged” online undergraduates in classes that average 23 students. In terms of cost, there is a $70 application fee, and, per credit hour, the range ASU charges is between $520 and $728. ASU has an 83% acceptance rate and a 67% graduation rate.
#19 – Florida International University
Miami, Florida
Points: 16
US News Ranking: 60
The 42 choices of online bachelor’s at Florida International University include Asian studies, computer engineering, and crime science. FIU accepts 50% of applicants and charges $433.46 tuition for out of state undergraduates. To apply, you must submit a $30 application fee. Florida International University online undergraduate programs use Canvas to organize and direct students and faculty, which are at a 27 to 1 ratio. Florida International University has a 53% graduation rate.
#18 – Westfield State University
Westfield, Massachusetts
Points: 16
US News Ranking: 47
To get into Westfield State University’s online bachelor’s degree programs, you must pay a $50 application fee. WSU accepts students at a 78% rate, graduates them at a 66% rate, and features a 17 to 1 student to faculty ratio. The tuition is set at an affordable $315 per credit hour. The online undergraduate programs at Westfield State University are aided and supported by the school’s Plato (People Learning and Teaching Online) system. These programs include six bachelor’s degree completion programs and one bachelor’s of history fully online.
#17 – Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
Points: 16
US News Ranking: 77
In the top 200 most conservative college campuses (according to Niche.com), Lamar University is a public institution of higher learning and a part of the Texas State University system. The school has 11 bachelor’s options on offer starting at $248 per credit and up. 78% of applicants receive good news in the mail after submitting their nominal $25 application fee. 33% of students see it through to graduation after weathering an average class size of 18. Lamar University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#16 – University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Points: 17
US News Ranking: 12
The University of Florida offers sixteen online bachelor’s options including full degrees and degree completion programs. The school graduation rate is an impressive 87%. Class size is held to about 20. $552.62 per credit hour is the discounted out of state online tuition rate at the University of Florida. At 46%, the school rejects more people than it accepts. A $30 application fee is required. Degree fields at UF range from BS degrees in environmental management or nursing to BA degrees in psychology or criminology.
#15 – Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
Points: 17
US News Ranking: 184
Founded in 1971, Liberty University has highly regarded and vast online undergraduate programming. The “Flames” are also widely-known as a deeply conservative Christian college. The undergraduate acceptance rate is 24% acceptance rate and the rate of graduation is 51%. Class sizes average 19 students. To get into LU, you will need to pay a $25 application fee. Once you are a student, you will pay tuition that starts at $390 per credit hour. Liberty University online programs have 38 online bachelor’s options.
#14 – University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Points: 17
US News Ranking: 16
Among the largest and fastest growing schools to offers online courses, the University of Central Florida has 20 bachelor’s options fully online. Along with numerous online minors and several online undergrad certificates. UCF charges a reasonable $383.86 per credit for out of state students. The University of Central Florida has a 50% acceptance rate and a 69% graduation rate. There is a $30 application fee. Class size for undergraduates averages out to about 30. Regional accreditation for the University of Central Florida is generated by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
#13 – California University of Pennsylvania
California, Pennsylvania
Points: 17
US News Ranking: 77
The California University of Pennsylvania accepts 96% of applicants to its twelve online bachelor’s degree programs. CUP charges a $25 application fee and a tuition of $328 per credit hour. The 100% online bachelor’s degree programs at the California University of Pennsylvania are part of the Global Online student community that mirrors the on-campus experience. With a student to faculty ratio of just 20 to 1, the school offers support services for online students and has a 50% graduation rate.
#12 – Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Points: 17
US News Ranking: 47
Southeast Missouri State University accepts students at an 83% rate and graduates them at a 49% clip. An application fee of $30 is required. Southeast Missouri State University has a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 13 online bachelor’s degrees are on offer at the online undergraduate tuition rate of $284 per credit. Examples of the online degrees offered by this school are applied technology, computer information systems, and technology management.
#11 – Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
Points: 18
US News Ranking: 23
With an 80% acceptance rate and no application fee, Robert Morris University boasts a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 61% is the graduation rate which beats the national average. There are 8 online bachelor’s options at $765 per credit. Named for a signer of the Declaration of Independence from the Keystone State, some degrees offered by this school are tourism and hospitality management, organizational leadership and healthcare administration. Robert Morris University began life as a private business school in 1921.
#10 – University of North Carolina – Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Points: 18
US News Ranking: 7
The online programs and degrees at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington include clinical research, criminology, elementary education, international studies, and nursing (RN to BS). While choosing among the 54 online majors, consider that 28% of students are turned down for admission at this school. Online undergraduate tuition for out of state students is $625.27 per unit of instruction. The University of North Carolina Wilmington charges a $75 application fee. Typical class size is 18 and the school boasts a 72% graduation rate.
#9 – Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana
Points: 18
US News Ranking: unranked
An evangelical Christian university, Indiana Wesleyan University offers nine online associates options and 22 bachelor’s options online. The school charges a tuition of $384 per credit hour. Indiana Wesleyan University accepts 74% of applicants and charges no application fee. The school has an average class size of 14 and a laudable 65% graduation rate. The school is affiliated with the Wesleyan Church and regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
#8 – Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Points: 18
US News Ranking: 41
Another school on the “Public Ivy” list, Indiana University has twenty online bachelor’s programs, like applied science, English, technical and professional writing, and communication studies. Tuition starts at $321.34 per credit hour but varies by major. The school has a 79% acceptance rate and a $65 application fee. With a 17 to 1 faculty to student ratio, IU beats the national average by a long shot with a 76% graduation rate. Indiana University’s large online student population, about 31,000, is the product of long development into becoming one of the country’s top online bachelor’s programs.
#7 – University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
Points: 19
US News Ranking: 16
Founded in 1863 as a land grant institution under the Morrill Act, the University of Massachusetts has 45 fully online bachelor’s degrees to offer. Tuition for online study is just $390 per credit at the UMass University Without Walls. The campus was voted #4 for the best college food in America on Niche.com. With a 60% acceptance rate and an $80 application fee, the University of Massachusetts has an average class size of 18 and accepts the Common Application. The school has a 76% graduation rate.
#6 – Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon
Points: 19
US News Ranking: 6
With 25 undergraduate programs–and 25 minors–online, Oregon State University has a diversity of offerings at a reasonable tuition rate of $297 a credit. OSU has a 77% acceptance rate once you have paid your $60 application fee. Your classes will average 18 students per class where you can expect your peers to graduate at a rate of 63%. If you are still working out what you want to major in, you can use OSU’s University Exploratory Studies Program (UESP) to walk you up to the likely paths available in Oregon State University’s online bachelor’s programs.
#5 – University of Maine – Augusta
Augusta, Maine
Points: 19
US News Ranking: 94
The University of Maine – Augusta accepts 100% of its applicants and 12% of those applicants graduate from the school with a degree. UMA does not charge an application fee, and can boast an affordable tuition rate of $291 per credit hour. The student to faculty ratio sits at 15 to 1. The University of Maine – Augusta has 28 online bachelor’s options and 13 associates degrees available online. Many services are available to support online students from the school. The University of Maine – Augusta is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
#4 – University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Points: 19
US News Ranking: 16
Established in 1871, the University of Arkansas has seven online bachelor’s degrees to offer you. Online tuition starts at $246.12 per credit hour. 63% of students are accepted after paying the $40 application fee. Class size is kept to around 18. 64% of students matriculate. The University of Arkansas is a research institution that was founded as part of the Morrill Act of 1862. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges supplies accreditation to this institution of higher learning.
#3 – Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona
Points: 20
US News Ranking: 47
Somewhat quietly, Northern Arizona University, including its online bachelor’s degree programs, has grown into a globally competitive university. After submission of a $25 application fee, NAU accepts 78% of the undergraduate applicants and graduates them at a 53% rate. Offering more than 40 undergraduate options, the student to faculty ratio is downright personable at 15 to 1. With more than 40 online undergraduate options, the school charges a tuition rate of $425 per credit hour. Northern Arizona University’s online bachelor’s degree programs balance affordability and breadth of study.
#2 – Fort Hays State University
Hays, Kansas
Points: 20
US News Ranking: 35
Fort Hays State University offers 37 different bachelor’s options online–and two associates–which is no mean sum. These programs average 16 students per class. Your tuition per credit will be $218.67 if you accept an offer from FHSU, whose acceptance rate is 91%. 37% of those that agreed to do their undergraduate work at FHSU reach the graduation stage. There is a $30 application fee. The online undergraduate programs at Fort Hays State University have been rated highly among a number of their programs–especially accounting and information technology–particularly in light of its low tuition.
#1 – New England Institute of Technology
Warwick, Rhode Island
Points: 23
US News Ranking: 16
Founded in 1940 as an aviator training center, the unlikely, almost family, business of New England Institute of Technology has grown and developed into an admired technical institution with liberal arts requirements that, according to alumni, have benefited them in their careers. According to Niche.com, private and non-profit New England Institute of Technology accepts 100% of the applicants that pay limited fees; a graduation rate of 54% indicates the program is doing something right for its students at three Rhode Island campuses. According to their web site, online per credit program tuition rates vary depending on major, but most start at $445. The school has a $25 application fee and an admirable student to faculty ratio of just 12 to 1.
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