2026 Online College Rankings — Page 3

Best Online Colleges

Undergraduate programs only

Rankings 101-150 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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Showing 101-150 of 3,176 ranked schools

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#101

Harrisonburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.2 / 100
73.2
Completion
66.9%
87%
Online %
60.3%
35%
Retention
90%
93%

James Madison University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 22,740 students with in-state tuition of $7,914 (excl. fees).

60% of undergraduate students take courses online (35th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#102

Laramie, WY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Completion
54.6%
71%
Online %
85%
77%
Retention
77%
71%

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

The college enrolls 10,813 students with in-state tuition of $4,980 (excl. fees).

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

#103

Chapel Hill, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.1 / 100
73.1
Completion
72%
91%
Online %
43.7%
15%
Retention
97%
97%

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 32,438 students with in-state tuition of $7,019 (excl. fees).

44% of undergraduate students take courses online (15th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#104

La Jolla, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Completion
89.6%
98%
Online %
35.6%
8%
Retention
94%
95%

University of California-San Diego scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 44,256 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

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

#105

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Completion
85.1%
97%
Online %
32.3%
6%
Retention
97%
97%

University of Virginia-Main Campus scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 26,409 students with in-state tuition of $18,823 (excl. fees).

32% of undergraduate students take courses online (6th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#106

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73 / 100
73
Completion
69.8%
90%
Online %
45.7%
18%
Retention
91%
93%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 31,726 students with in-state tuition of $16,591 (excl. fees).

46% of undergraduate students take courses online (18th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#107

Jeffersonville, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Completion
83.1%
97%
Online %
93.9%
86%
Retention
100%
98%

Mid-America College of Funeral Service scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 279 students with in-state tuition of $18,000 (excl. fees).

94% of undergraduate students take courses online (86th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#108

Lynchburg, VA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Completion
39.9%
42%
Online %
96.5%
88%
Retention
79%
76%

Liberty University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 100th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 104,327 students with in-state tuition of $15,015 (excl. fees).

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

#109

Pasadena, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.9 / 100
72.9
Completion
49.6%
61%
Online %
100%
92%
Retention
79%
76%

University of the People scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for geographic reach.

The college enrolls 41,961 students.

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

#110

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Completion
72.8%
91%
Online %
52.9%
25%
Retention
89%
92%

Marist College scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 6,356 students with in-state tuition of $45,330 (excl. fees).

53% of undergraduate students take courses online (25th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#111

Poughkeepsie, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Completion
72.8%
91%
Online %
52.9%
25%
Retention
89%
92%

Marist University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 6,356 students with in-state tuition of $45,330 (excl. fees).

53% of undergraduate students take courses online (25th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#112

Bloomington, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Completion
68.6%
88%
Online %
50.8%
23%
Retention
91%
93%

Indiana University-Bloomington scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 48,424 students with in-state tuition of $10,312 (excl. fees).

51% of undergraduate students take courses online (23rd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#113

Muncie, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.8 / 100
72.8
Completion
61.6%
81%
Online %
63.6%
40%
Retention
77%
71%

Ball State University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 21,089 students with in-state tuition of $8,688 (excl. fees).

64% of undergraduate students take courses online (40th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#114

Lubbock, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.7 / 100
72.7
Completion
57.7%
75%
Online %
66.6%
45%
Retention
85%
87%

Texas Tech University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 40,757 students with in-state tuition of $8,935 (excl. fees).

67% of undergraduate students take courses online (45th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#115

Fairfield, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.7 / 100
72.7
Completion
80.4%
96%
Online %
31.3%
6%
Retention
90%
93%

Fairfield University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 6,864 students with in-state tuition of $55,510 (excl. fees).

31% of undergraduate students take courses online (6th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#116

Cedarville, OH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Completion
51.8%
66%
Online %
70%
52%
Retention
85%
87%

Cedarville University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 87th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 6,318 students with in-state tuition of $35,878 (excl. fees).

70% of undergraduate students take courses online (52nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#117

College Park, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Completion
77.7%
95%
Online %
28.6%
4%
Retention
96%
96%

University of Maryland-College Park scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 41,725 students with in-state tuition of $9,889 (excl. fees).

29% of undergraduate students take courses online (4th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#118

Charlotte, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Completion
62.9%
82%
Online %
74.1%
60%
Retention
85%
87%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 31,091 students with in-state tuition of $3,812 (excl. fees).

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

#119

Villanova, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Completion
73.1%
92%
Online %
45.2%
17%
Retention
95%
96%

Villanova University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 10,041 students with in-state tuition of $63,806 (excl. fees).

45% of undergraduate students take courses online (17th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#120

West Chester, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Completion
65.7%
85%
Online %
67.5%
47%
Retention
84%
85%

West Chester University of Pennsylvania scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 92th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 17,171 students with in-state tuition of $7,716 (excl. fees).

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

#121

Rexburg, ID

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Completion
51.1%
64%
Online %
91.7%
85%
Retention
70%
51%

Brigham Young University-Idaho scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 45,585 students with in-state tuition of $4,656 (excl. fees).

92% of undergraduate students take courses online (85th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#122

Sacramento, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
72.6 / 100
72.6
Completion
93%
99%
Online %
94.2%
87%
Retention
100%
98%

Sacramento Ultrasound Institute scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 212 students.

94% of undergraduate students take courses online (87th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#123

Eugene, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Completion
65.1%
85%
Online %
59.4%
34%
Retention
85%
87%

University of Oregon scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 24,404 students with in-state tuition of $12,240 (excl. fees).

59% of undergraduate students take courses online (34th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#124

Stillwater, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Completion
57.1%
75%
Online %
73.6%
59%
Retention
84%
85%

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 27,278 students with in-state tuition of $5,417 (excl. fees).

74% of undergraduate students take courses online (59th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#125

Hoboken, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Completion
82.8%
96%
Online %
60.5%
35%
Retention
94%
95%

Stevens Institute of Technology scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,469 students with in-state tuition of $58,680 (excl. fees).

61% of undergraduate students take courses online (35th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#126

Rochester, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Completion
86.8%
98%
Online %
24.9%
2%
Retention
93%
95%

University of Rochester scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 11,946 students with in-state tuition of $63,150 (excl. fees).

25% of undergraduate students take courses online (2nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#127

Kalamazoo, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.5 / 100
72.5
Completion
51.5%
65%
Online %
78.2%
67%
Retention
80%
78%

Western Michigan University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 73, ranking in the 95th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 16,744 students with in-state tuition of $15,198 (excl. fees).

78% of undergraduate students take courses online (67th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#128

North Andover, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.4 / 100
72.4
Completion
68.2%
88%
Online %
59.2%
34%
Retention
84%
85%

Merrimack College scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 5,862 students with in-state tuition of $47,636 (excl. fees).

59% of undergraduate students take courses online (34th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#129

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72.3 / 100
72.3
Completion
49.8%
61%
Online %
82.3%
74%
Retention
87%
90%

DePaul University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 21,210 students with in-state tuition of $43,379 (excl. fees).

82% of undergraduate students take courses online (74th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#130

Lexington, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Completion
57.3%
75%
Online %
65.9%
44%
Retention
87%
90%

University of Kentucky scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for program breadth.

The college enrolls 34,709 students with in-state tuition of $11,849 (excl. fees).

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

#131

Fullerton, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.1 / 100
72.1
Completion
73.3%
92%
Online %
74.7%
61%
Retention
85%
87%

California State University-Fullerton scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 43,662 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

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

#132

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
72 / 100
72
Completion
60.3%
79%
Online %
59.2%
34%
Retention
87%
90%

Illinois Institute of Technology scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 90th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 8,834 students with in-state tuition of $49,607 (excl. fees).

59% of undergraduate students take courses online (34th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#133

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
72 / 100
72
Completion
78.2%
95%
Online %
93.6%
86%
Retention
84%
85%

MyComputerCareer at Columbus scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 821 students.

94% of undergraduate students take courses online (86th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#134

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Completion
59.6%
78%
Online %
80%
70%
Retention
84%
85%

San Francisco State University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 22,563 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

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

#135

Long Beach, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Completion
78.2%
95%
Online %
68.8%
49%
Retention
85%
87%

California State University-Long Beach scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 42,003 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

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

#136

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Completion
71.9%
91%
Online %
50.1%
22%
Retention
91%
93%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 56,666 students with in-state tuition of $14,496 (excl. fees).

50% of undergraduate students take courses online (22nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#137

Charleston, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Completion
58.1%
76%
Online %
73.4%
59%
Retention
82%
82%

College of Charleston scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 87th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 11,926 students with in-state tuition of $12,518 (excl. fees).

73% of undergraduate students take courses online (59th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#138

Worcester, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Completion
84.3%
97%
Online %
44.9%
16%
Retention
94%
95%

Worcester Polytechnic Institute scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,584 students with in-state tuition of $57,960 (excl. fees).

45% of undergraduate students take courses online (16th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#139

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Completion
55.5%
72%
Online %
85.6%
78%
Retention
79%
76%

The University of Texas at San Antonio scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 35,770 students with in-state tuition of $6,239 (excl. fees).

86% of undergraduate students take courses online (78th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#140

Ames, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.8 / 100
71.8
Completion
60.3%
79%
Online %
57.2%
31%
Retention
88%
91%

Iowa State University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 30,380 students with in-state tuition of $8,982 (excl. fees).

57% of undergraduate students take courses online (31st percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#141

Glassboro, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Completion
62.1%
81%
Online %
70.8%
54%
Retention
82%
82%

Rowan University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 94th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 21,026 students with in-state tuition of $11,250 (excl. fees).

71% of undergraduate students take courses online (54th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#142

Santa Ana, CA

Complete Data Private For-Profit
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Completion
79.8%
95%
Online %
94.7%
87%
Retention
100%
98%

Career Networks Institute scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 1,133 students.

95% of undergraduate students take courses online (87th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#143

Stony Brook, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.7 / 100
71.7
Completion
65.4%
85%
Online %
63.9%
41%
Retention
89%
92%

Stony Brook University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 26,689 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

64% of undergraduate students take courses online (41st percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#144

Richmond, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Completion
58.7%
77%
Online %
64%
41%
Retention
86%
89%

Virginia Commonwealth University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 96th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 28,464 students with in-state tuition of $12,850 (excl. fees).

64% of undergraduate students take courses online (41st percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#145

Highland Heights, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Completion
44.8%
52%
Online %
85.3%
78%
Retention
78%
74%

Northern Kentucky University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 15,347 students with in-state tuition of $10,512 (excl. fees).

85% of undergraduate students take courses online (78th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#146

New London, NH

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Completion
71.4%
91%
Online %
85.5%
78%
Retention
81%
80%

Colby-Sawyer College scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 972 students with in-state tuition of $17,500 (excl. fees).

86% of undergraduate students take courses online (78th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#147

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Completion
56.9%
74%
Online %
78.6%
68%
Retention
86%
89%

University of Houston scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 99th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 47,980 students with in-state tuition of $8,685 (excl. fees).

79% of undergraduate students take courses online (68th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#148

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.6 / 100
71.6
Completion
62.1%
81%
Online %
97.6%
89%
Retention
100%
98%

World Mission University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 72, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 510 students with in-state tuition of $6,720 (excl. fees).

98% of undergraduate students take courses online (89th percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#149

Baton Rouge, LA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Completion
51.5%
66%
Online %
57.1%
31%
Retention
84%
85%

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College scores above average in the best-online ranking at 71, ranking in the 98th percentile for institutional scale.

The college enrolls 41,705 students with in-state tuition of $8,038 (excl. fees).

57% of undergraduate students take courses online (31st percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

#150

Winona, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Completion
60%
78%
Online %
74.9%
62%
Retention
78%
74%

Winona State University scores above average in the best-online ranking at 71, ranking in the 87th percentile for student faculty ratio.

The college enrolls 6,045 students with in-state tuition of $8,388 (excl. fees).

75% of undergraduate students take courses online (62nd percentile), indicating a strong distance education presence.

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