2026 Online College Rankings — Page 2

Best Online Colleges

Undergraduate programs only

Rankings 51-100 of 3,176 colleges for online education

3,176
Schools Ranked
2,675
Full Data Rankings
501
Partial Data Rankings
7
Ranking Criteria
Rankings based on IPEDS data: online enrollment penetration, distance education completion rates, retention rates, program breadth, and institutional scale.
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Top Online Colleges

Showing 51-100 of 3,176 ranked schools

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#51

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.4 / 100
75.4
Completion
69.5%
89%
Online %
47.3%
19%
Retention
93%
95%

Auburn University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 34,145 students with in-state tuition of $10,704 (excl. fees).

47% of undergraduate students take courses online (19th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#52

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Completion
72.2%
91%
Online %
24.4%
2%
Retention
95%
96%

Boston University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 37,737 students with in-state tuition of $63,798 (excl. fees).

24% of undergraduate students take courses online (2nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#53

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Completion
77.9%
95%
Online %
72.9%
58%
Retention
82%
82%

Simmons University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,666 students with in-state tuition of $44,208 (excl. fees).

73% of undergraduate students take courses online (58th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#54

Newark, DE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Completion
70.4%
90%
Online %
69.3%
50%
Retention
90%
93%

University of Delaware scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 24,412 students with in-state tuition of $14,040 (excl. fees).

69% of undergraduate students take courses online (50th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#55

Irvine, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Completion
76.7%
94%
Online %
58.5%
33%
Retention
94%
95%

University of California-Irvine scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 37,297 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

59% of undergraduate students take courses online (33rd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#56

Medford, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Completion
95.2%
99%
Online %
36.3%
9%
Retention
96%
96%

Tufts University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,599 students with in-state tuition of $66,358 (excl. fees).

36% of undergraduate students take courses online (9th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#57

Athens, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.1 / 100
75.1
Completion
58.9%
77%
Online %
65.8%
44%
Retention
82%
82%

Ohio University-Main Campus scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 26,323 students with in-state tuition of $13,746 (excl. fees).

66% of undergraduate students take courses online (44th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#58

Romeoville, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Completion
55%
71%
Online %
81.6%
72%
Retention
84%
85%

Lewis University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 85th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 7,011 students with in-state tuition of $37,592 (excl. fees).

82% of undergraduate students take courses online (72nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#59

Tuscaloosa, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75 / 100
75
Completion
55.7%
73%
Online %
64.3%
42%
Retention
86%
89%

The University of Alabama scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 40,846 students with in-state tuition of $11,100 (excl. fees).

64% of undergraduate students take courses online (42nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#60

Weston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Completion
72.9%
92%
Online %
91.5%
84%
Retention
81%
80%

Regis College scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,517 students with in-state tuition of $47,770 (excl. fees).

92% of undergraduate students take courses online (84th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#61

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Completion
77.4%
94%
Online %
37.3%
10%
Retention
97%
97%

University of California-Los Angeles scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 47,335 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

37% of undergraduate students take courses online (10th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#62

Provo, UT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.7 / 100
74.7
Completion
74.3%
93%
Online %
36.6%
9%
Retention
89%
92%

Brigham Young University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 97th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 35,873 students with in-state tuition of $6,496 (excl. fees).

37% of undergraduate students take courses online (9th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#63

Angola, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.7 / 100
74.7
Completion
47.3%
56%
Online %
98.4%
90%
Retention
100%
98%

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 9,868 students with in-state tuition of $9,576 (excl. fees).

98% of undergraduate students take courses online (90th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#64

Angola, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.7 / 100
74.7
Completion
47.3%
56%
Online %
98.4%
90%
Retention
100%
98%

Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 9,868 students with in-state tuition of $9,576 (excl. fees).

98% of undergraduate students take courses online (90th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#65

Burlington, VT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.7 / 100
74.7
Completion
67.7%
87%
Online %
55%
28%
Retention
88%
91%

University of Vermont scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 14,476 students with in-state tuition of $16,280 (excl. fees).

55% of undergraduate students take courses online (28th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#66

Pensacola, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Completion
50.7%
64%
Online %
92.7%
85%
Retention
88%
91%

University of West Florida scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 91th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 14,822 students with in-state tuition of $3,735 (excl. fees).

93% of undergraduate students take courses online (85th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#67

Anderson, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Completion
60.7%
80%
Online %
74.5%
61%
Retention
82%
82%

Anderson University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 82th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,710 students with in-state tuition of $32,710 (excl. fees).

75% of undergraduate students take courses online (61st percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#68

Anderson, SC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Completion
60.7%
80%
Online %
74.5%
61%
Retention
82%
82%

Anderson University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 82th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,710 students with in-state tuition of $32,710 (excl. fees).

75% of undergraduate students take courses online (61st percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#69

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Completion
58.9%
77%
Online %
100%
92%
Retention
94%
95%

University of Florida-Online scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 95th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 5,655 students with in-state tuition of $3,358 (excl. fees).

100% of undergraduate students take courses online (92nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#70

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Completion
59.2%
77%
Online %
66.7%
46%
Retention
83%
84%

Temple University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 29,640 students with in-state tuition of $21,023 (excl. fees).

67% of undergraduate students take courses online (46th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#71

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Completion
85.9%
97%
Online %
36.9%
9%
Retention
99%
98%

Harvard University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 30,259 students with in-state tuition of $54,269 (excl. fees).

37% of undergraduate students take courses online (9th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#72

Peoria, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Completion
60.4%
79%
Online %
68.6%
49%
Retention
84%
85%

Bradley University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 89th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 4,777 students with in-state tuition of $39,248 (excl. fees).

69% of undergraduate students take courses online (49th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#73

New Britain, CT

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Completion
61.1%
80%
Online %
100%
92%
Retention
100%
98%

Charter Oak State College scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 2,012 students with in-state tuition of $7,896 (excl. fees).

100% of undergraduate students take courses online (92nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#74

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Completion
58%
76%
Online %
63.1%
40%
Retention
88%
91%

University of Arizona scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 56,365 students with in-state tuition of $11,546 (excl. fees).

63% of undergraduate students take courses online (40th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#75

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.4 / 100
74.4
Completion
78%
95%
Online %
96.5%
88%
Retention
96%
96%

Minerva University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 669 students with in-state tuition of $18,700 (excl. fees).

97% of undergraduate students take courses online (88th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#76

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Completion
67.9%
88%
Online %
62%
38%
Retention
93%
95%

Clemson University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 29,077 students with in-state tuition of $14,038 (excl. fees).

62% of undergraduate students take courses online (38th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#77

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Completion
82.9%
96%
Online %
67.5%
47%
Retention
98%
97%

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 53,363 students with in-state tuition of $10,258 (excl. fees).

68% of undergraduate students take courses online (47th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#78

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Completion
88.8%
98%
Online %
35.7%
8%
Retention
97%
97%

Georgetown University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 20,031 students with in-state tuition of $64,896 (excl. fees).

36% of undergraduate students take courses online (8th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#79

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Completion
80.5%
96%
Online %
38.4%
11%
Retention
92%
94%

George Washington University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for geographic reach.

The college enrolls 25,374 students with in-state tuition of $64,508 (excl. fees).

38% of undergraduate students take courses online (11th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#80

Adrian, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Completion
65.5%
85%
Online %
90.5%
83%
Retention
72%
57%

Siena Heights University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 1,781 students with in-state tuition of $28,500 (excl. fees).

91% of undergraduate students take courses online (83rd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#81

Jonesboro, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Completion
49.3%
61%
Online %
84.7%
77%
Retention
78%
74%

Arkansas State University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 91th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 15,726 students with in-state tuition of $7,176 (excl. fees).

85% of undergraduate students take courses online (77th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#82

Greenville, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Completion
61.9%
81%
Online %
87%
80%
Retention
82%
82%

East Carolina University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 26,940 students with in-state tuition of $4,452 (excl. fees).

87% of undergraduate students take courses online (80th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#83

Lawrence, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Completion
56.4%
74%
Online %
65.5%
44%
Retention
85%
87%

University of Kansas scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 29,792 students with in-state tuition of $10,596 (excl. fees).

66% of undergraduate students take courses online (44th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#84

Kansas City, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Completion
74.6%
93%
Online %
65.5%
44%
Retention
84%
85%

Rockhurst University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 93th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,577 students with in-state tuition of $41,900 (excl. fees).

66% of undergraduate students take courses online (44th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#85

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Completion
65.6%
85%
Online %
65.4%
44%
Retention
84%
85%

University at Buffalo scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 31,903 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

65% of undergraduate students take courses online (44th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#86

Waco, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Completion
67.1%
87%
Online %
44.4%
16%
Retention
91%
93%

Baylor University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 94th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 20,626 students with in-state tuition of $54,844 (excl. fees).

44% of undergraduate students take courses online (16th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#87

San Diego, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.1 / 100
74.1
Completion
78.6%
95%
Online %
67%
46%
Retention
86%
89%

Point Loma Nazarene University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 4,757 students with in-state tuition of $42,600 (excl. fees).

67% of undergraduate students take courses online (46th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#88

Winston-Salem, NC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74 / 100
74
Completion
93.7%
99%
Online %
39.7%
11%
Retention
95%
96%

Wake Forest University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,322 students with in-state tuition of $63,608 (excl. fees).

40% of undergraduate students take courses online (11th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#89

Winchester, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74 / 100
74
Completion
61.3%
80%
Online %
74.4%
60%
Retention
82%
82%

Shenandoah University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 82th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 4,454 students with in-state tuition of $34,614 (excl. fees).

74% of undergraduate students take courses online (60th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#90

Washington, DC

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74 / 100
74
Completion
43.5%
49%
Online %
80.9%
71%
Retention
90%
93%

Howard University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 96th percentile for geographic reach.

The college enrolls 14,890 students with in-state tuition of $32,878 (excl. fees).

81% of undergraduate students take courses online (71st percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#91

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.9 / 100
73.9
Completion
57.5%
75%
Online %
66.8%
46%
Retention
91%
93%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 38,728 students with in-state tuition of $11,332 (excl. fees).

67% of undergraduate students take courses online (46th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#92

Charles Town, WV

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Completion
33%
27%
Online %
100%
92%
Retention
94%
95%

American Public University System scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 50,715 students with in-state tuition of $8,400 (excl. fees).

100% of undergraduate students take courses online (92nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#93

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Completion
55.5%
72%
Online %
74.6%
61%
Retention
85%
87%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 100th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 79,818 students with in-state tuition of $11,308 (excl. fees).

75% of undergraduate students take courses online (61st percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#94

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Completion
80.7%
96%
Online %
35.8%
8%
Retention
95%
96%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 56,997 students with in-state tuition of $11,524 (excl. fees).

36% of undergraduate students take courses online (8th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#95

Chico, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Completion
63.7%
83%
Online %
86%
79%
Retention
84%
85%

California State University-Chico scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 90th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 15,257 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

86% of undergraduate students take courses online (79th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#96

West Lafayette, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Completion
58%
76%
Online %
60.9%
36%
Retention
92%
94%

Purdue University-Main Campus scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 58,658 students with in-state tuition of $9,718 (excl. fees).

61% of undergraduate students take courses online (36th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#97

St. Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Completion
83.5%
97%
Online %
24.2%
2%
Retention
96%
96%

Washington University in St Louis scores above average in the best-online ranking at 74, ranking in the 99th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 16,357 students with in-state tuition of $61,750 (excl. fees).

24% of undergraduate students take courses online (2nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#98

Birmingham, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
Completion
49.2%
60%
Online %
80%
70%
Retention
82%
82%

University of Alabama at Birmingham scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 20,905 students with in-state tuition of $8,832 (excl. fees).

80% of undergraduate students take courses online (70th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#99

Grand Forks, ND

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.4 / 100
73.4
Completion
44.4%
51%
Online %
74.3%
60%
Retention
83%
84%

University of North Dakota scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 93th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 15,019 students with in-state tuition of $9,237 (excl. fees).

74% of undergraduate students take courses online (60th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#100

Santa Clara, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Completion
92.8%
99%
Online %
29.4%
5%
Retention
94%
95%

Santa Clara University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,728 students with in-state tuition of $58,587 (excl. fees).

29% of undergraduate students take courses online (5th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

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