2015 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
Many schools are enriching their online degree programs as student interest in distance education continues to increase.
These programs excel at offering students a top-notch online education, ranking in the top 20 of the 2015 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs rankings.
20 (tie). George Washington University (DC)
Academic year founded: 2003-2004
Total enrollment: 182
Application deadline: July 15
Tuition for 2014-2015: $552 per credit
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20 (tie). University of Illinois–Springfield
Academic year founded: 1998-1999
Total enrollment: 1,022
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $359 per credit
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20 (tie). Washington State University
Academic year founded: before 1993-1994
Total enrollment: 2,197
Application deadline: July 31
Tuition for 2014-2015: $569 per credit
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18 (tie). SUNY College of Technology–Delhi
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 828
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $257 per credit
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18 (tie). University of La Verne (CA)
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 295
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $565 per credit
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16 (tie). Creighton University (NE)
Academic year founded: 2012-2013
Total enrollment: 62
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $412 per credit
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16 (tie). Fort Hays State University (KS)
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 6,965
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $187 per credit
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13 (tie). Central Michigan University
Academic year founded: 2001-2002
Total enrollment: 1,485
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $387 per credit
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13 (tie). Utah State University
Academic year founded: 2005-2006
Total enrollment: 1,813
Application deadline: April 1
Tuition for 2014-2015: $290 per credit
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13 (tie). University of Florida
Academic year founded: 2001-2002
Total enrollment: 1,122
Application deadline: June 1
Tuition for 2014-2015:$112 per credit (in-state); $500 per credit (out-of-state)
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11 (tie). Regent University (VA)
Academic year founded: 2003-2004
Total enrollment: 2,380
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $395 per credit
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11 (tie). Savannah College of Art and Design (GA)
Academic year founded: 2003-2004
Total enrollment: 606
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $751 per credit
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10. Pace University (NY)
Academic year founded: 2004-2005
Total enrollment: 343
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $570 per credit
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8 (tie). Arizona State University
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 10,339
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $480 per credit
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8 (tie). Ohio State University–Columbus
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 301
Application deadline: Sept. 30
Tuition for 2014-2015: $382 per credit (in-state); $1,070 per credit (out-of-state)
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7. Colorado State University–Global Campus
Academic year founded: 2008-2009
Total enrollment: 7,411
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $350 per credit
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5 (tie). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University–Worldwide (FL)
Academic year founded: 1993-1994
Total enrollment: 13,826
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $335 per credit
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5 (tie). Oregon State University
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 3,040
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $191 per credit
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2 (tie). Daytona State College (FL)
Academic year founded: 2006-2007
Total enrollment: 1,656
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $92 per credit (in-state); $560 per credit (out-of-state)
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2 (tie). University of Illinois–Chicago
Academic year founded: 2007-2008
Total enrollment: 171
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $575 per credit
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2 (tie). Western Kentucky University
Academic year founded: 1998-1999
Total enrollment: 2,401
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $463 per credit
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1. Pennsylvania State University–World Campus
Academic year founded: 2000-2001
Total enrollment: 4,361
Application deadline: rolling
Tuition for 2014-2015: $535 per credit
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