2 Western Governors University
Visit WGU (Sponsored School)

WGU was created by a group of U.S. governors to offer high quality education. It’s the first school where all Bachelors and Masters programs are competency based. That means students can move forward once they’ve mastered the material. There is no set timeline. This makes WGU an ideal school for busy adult students. Online courses make WGU even more flexible.   

Undergrad Admissions

WGU strives for hassle free enrollment. Criteria is minimal and includes a high school diploma or GED, and you must be at least 16. There are no exams like the SAT needed. But, some students may need to take the WGU Collegiate Readiness Assessment. Some programs may have additional criteria.

Popular Undergrad Programs

Registered Nursing, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business, Cyber Security, Human Resources

Tuition & Fees

Financial Aid

Undergrad $8,300
Grad: $8,856

Grants & Awards
42% Get, Avg. Amt. $4,798
Federal Loans
42% Get, Avg. Amt. $5,494

Grad Rate

54%

3 University of Maryland Global
Visit UMGC

UMGC is an online, public state university. It was founded to serve working adults and service members. UMGC offers undergrad and grad programs in over 90 programs and areas of focus. And, choose from online and hybrid courses for added flexibility. The university has locations in Maryland and at military bases around the world. 

Undergrad Admissions

UMGC focuses on making education open to many people. For admissions is a high school diploma or GED. Students who have already graduated from a U.S. college also qualify.

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, Information Science, Cyber Security, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Resources  

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad $12,336
Grad: 12,132

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
51% Get, Avg. Amt. $4,213
Federal Loans
32% Get, Avg. Amt. $5,828

Grad Rate

30%

4 American Public University System
Visit APUS

APUS is two schools. American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU). It focuses on serving adult students. That includes members of the military and veterans moving on from post military paths. The system is one of the largest online universities, with over 200 programs. APUS is home to 80,271 active students, 87% of whom are working adults. 

Undergrad Admissions

To attend, you must have at least a high school diploma or a GED. Students who have not earned college credits must send proof they have finished high school. Applicants may also be asked to complete a College Readiness Assessment.

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, General Studies, Health Professions, Child Care Provider, Criminal Justice, Data Processing

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $8,400
Grad: $8,160

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
88% Get, Avg. Amt. $5,607
Federal Loans
38% Get, Avg. Amt. $10,219

Grad Rate

18%

5 University of Arizona

UAGC is a global, online school offering more than 80 degree programs. Founded to offer accessible education, they welcome students from diverse life paths. In fact, 25% of UAGC students are in the military. Online courses are offered in ongoing 5 or 6 week terms.

Undergrad Admissions

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. They must also be at least 22 years old. The age criteria may be waived under certain conditions. Check with UAGC for details!

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Health Care Admin, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences 

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $41,095
Grad: $33,961

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
98% Get, Avg. Amt. $15,279
Federal Loans
24% Get, Avg. Amt. $5,026

Grad Rate

65%

6 Excelsior University
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Excelsior University is a not for profit school. It was founded in 1971 to serve under served students. As a distance learning college, they offer education for adult learners around the world. Choose from more than 30 programs across six areas of study. These include business, health sciences, liberal arts, nursing, public service, and technology.

Undergrad Admissions

Entrance criteria depend on the program you are interested in. For instance, business and liberal arts programs have no special criteria. Just follow the application instructions – like sending over your transcripts. Other programs, like nursing, have other criteria, such as work experience. 

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing, Nuclear Engineer Technology

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $NA
Grad: $NA

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
Avg. Amt. $2,887
Federal Loans
Avg. Amt. $8,132

Grad Rate

33

7 St Petersburg College
Visit SPC

St. Petersburg College (SPC) was founded in 1927 as St. Petersburg Junior College. It was Florida’s first two year college and soon became the first state college in Florida to award Bachelors degrees. Today, the college offers 110 career focused degree and certificate programs, at 11 locations.

Undergrad Admissions

SPC features an open admissions policy. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. That’s all there is to it! 

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, Technology Management, Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing, Vet and Animal Health Technology 

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $9,286
Grad: NA

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
78% Get, Avg. Amt. $8,827
Federal Loans
15% Get, Avg. Amt. $5,810

Grad Rate

35%

8 Purdue Global University
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PG is a public, nonprofit institution. It is part of the respected Purdue University system. Purdue is committed to serving adult students, through tailored online programs. Students can choose from 175 online programs and flexible learning paths, including competency based ExcelTrack™ programs. 

Undergrad Admissions

To be admitted to Purdue Global, you must have a high school diploma or GED. You may need to complete an informational interview and take an entrance exam. Some programs may have other requirements.

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, Health and Wellness, Health Admin, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice, Accounting, Human Services 

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $14,421
Grad: $11,582

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
50% Get, Avg. Amt. 8,815
Federal Loans
40% Get, Avg. Amt. NA

Grad Rate

27%

9 Colorado Technical University
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CTU was founded by Lt Col Robert Turkisher, to help veterans pursue their educational goals. The school offers a tech focused education in areas like business, engineering, IT, and beyond. CTU has campuses in Colorado Springs and the Denver area. In 1995, they added online learning. Students can choose to study on campus, online, or both.  

Undergrad Admissions

The admissions process at CTU is simple. To get started, you must contact an admissions advisor to discuss your goals. Along with your application, you must submit valid proof of high school graduation or GED.  

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, IT, Registered Nursing, Health Care Admin, Medical Office Assistant, Criminal Justice

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $12,760
Grad: $14,764

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
92% Get, Avg. Amt. $6,589
Federal Loans
83% Get, Avg. Amt. $6,320

Grad Rate

22%

10 Saddleback College 
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Saddleback College serves the South Orange County Community College District. The school offers 43 fully online degree and certificate programs. Saddleback is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges, of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 

Undergrad Admissions

Saddleback is an open admissions college. To qualify, you must be a high school graduate or have a high school equivalency certificate. Or, if you are 18 years of age, you may be admitted if you can show evidence of being able to benefit from instruction. 

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Health Services, Registered Nursing, Liberal Studies, Psychology 

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $13,732
Grad: NA

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
64% Get, Avg. Amt. $5,062
Federal Loans
0% Get, Avg. Amt. $4,990

Grad Rate

29%

11 Rio Salado College
Visit Rio Salado

Rio Salado College was founded in 1978 to provide innovative educational programs. As a community college, they focus on affordable access to higher education for students with diverse backgrounds and goals. The offerings at Rio Salado include college bridge pathways and online learning.

Undergrad Admissions

Rio Salado is another open admissions college. To get started, select your program of study. Then, submit an online application and proof of your identification and lawful presence.

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, Human Resources, Early Childhood Ed and Teaching,  Health Care Admin, Criminal Justice, Psychology

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $8,958
Grad: NA

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
96% Get, Avg. Amt. $2,327
Federal Loans
13% Get, Avg. Amt. $3,474

Grad Rate

13%

12 Full Sail University
Visit Full Sail

Full Sail offers programs in entertainment, media, art, and technology education. They offer 93 Associate, Bachelor, and Master degree programs in these areas. Programs strive to offer learning that encourage students’ creativity. The Winter Park campus features over 110 studios and labs. Or, earn select degrees online. 

Undergrad Admissions

Applying to Full Sail starts with an interview and online application. You’ll need a government issued photo ID. If English is not your first language, you must submit proof of English proficiency. Check to see if your program of interest has other criteria. 

Popular Undergrad Programs

Human Computer Interaction, Digital Arts, Film and Cinema, Music Technology, Writing Studies, Multimedia 

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $26,417
Grad: $19,401

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
74% Get, Avg. Amt. $8,531
Federal Loans
67% Get, Avg. Amt. $6,605

Grad Rate

39c%

13 Keiser University
Visit Keiser

Keiser was founded by the Keiser family to offer career education in small classes. The school has campuses throughout the state of FL. Or, you could study online. Pursue programs at the Associate, Bachelor, and graduate levels. They offer career focused subjects ranging from accounting to sport management.

Undergrad Admissions

Applicants must provide proof of high school graduation or GED. Check with your admissions counselor to learn if your program of interest has other criteria.  

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, IT, Medical Assistant, OT Assistant, Registered Nursing, General Studies 

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: : $24,136
Grad: $33,390

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
57% Get, Avg. Amt. $N/A
Federal Loans
59% Get, Avg. Amt. $N/A

Grad Rate

58%

14 Foothill College
Visit Foothill

Foothill College has a reputation as one of the most renowned community colleges in the United States. Founded in 1957 in Los Altos Hills, California, the college offers many resources for students and the surrounding community. It serves more than 15,000 students at its campuses, learning sites, and online. Choose from 167 degree and certificate programs.  

Undergrad Admissions

Foothill College has an open admission policy. So, you only need a high school diploma or GED for admission. 

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, Speech and Communication, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Math

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $12,320
Grad: NA

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
67% Get, Avg. Amt. $4,300
Federal Loans
3% Get, Avg. Amt. $4,888

Grad Rate

26%

15 Central Texas College
Visit CTC

Central Texas College is a community college founded in 1965. The school offered its first online Associate degree program in 2001. Today, it is a leader among two year colleges that offer distance learning. Along with many Associate degree programs, CTC offers over 40 certificate programs. They also have services to support students from all walks of life. That includes single-parent support services and programs for military service members. . 

Undergrad Admissions

Students should have proof of high school graduation or the equivalent. But, there are exceptions. For instance, some students may apply for Individual Approval status to take courses at CTC before finishing high school. 

Popular Undergrad Programs

Business, Registered Nursing, General Studies, Criminal Justice, Military Applied Sciences, Liberal Studies 

Tuition & Fees

Undergrad: $7,500
Grad: NA

Financial Aid

Grants & Awards
83% Get, Avg. Amt. $6,084
Federal Loans
29% Get, Avg. Amt. $5,457

Grad Rate

14%