Searching for the Most Affordable Accredited Online Colleges and Universities in the nation? Look no further than the College Atlas A-List, which ranks schools based on multiple data points within the three major categories of Affordability, Accessibility, and Academic Quality.
There are over 7,500 colleges and universities in the United States. Of these schools, only 15 made the list of the Most Affordable Accredited Online Colleges and Universities, according to our ranking criteria. These criteria selected only schools that had an annual tuition of $10,000 or less and accreditation from one of the top six accrediting agencies in the United States.
A total of 17 data points were used to determine the list below based on the major categories mentioned above. Read more about how this ranking was calculated.
View the 2018 Most Affordable Accredited Online Colleges below.
*Data gathered in 2018. Tuition is based on 2017-2018 data.
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Great Basin College
Great Basin College was opened in 1967 in Elko, Nevada, and is a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education. It was originally named “Elko Community College”, then changed to “Northern Nevada Community College” and … read more
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Brigham Young University-Idaho
Brigham Young University Idaho (known as BYU-Idaho or BYU-I), located in Rexburg, Idaho, was founded as a junior college but became a four-year institution in 2001. The private university is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints … … read more
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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB) was founded in 1973 and authorized in 1969 by the Texas Legislature. Located in Odessa, Texas, USA, it offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees through its three colleges and schools … read more
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Western Governors University
At Western Governors University – a private, nonprofit, online university – your competency is the ultimate focus of every degree program. By emphasizing mastery of essential skills and knowledge as opposed to accumulating credit hours or seat time, WGU’s innovative approach to … … read more
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Mayville State University
Founded in 1889, Mayville State University is a four-year collegiate institution in Mayville, North Dakota, and is part of the North Dakota University System. The school now offers both on-campus and online courses and programs. … read more
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Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University is a regional, four-year institution that is a part of the North Dakota University System. The school’s mission is to “provide high-quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide … read more
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Minot State University
Minot State University is a four-year public university in Minot, North Dakota. The school was founded in 1913 and it is currently the third largest university in North Dakota, offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Both on-campus and online courses … read more
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Delta State University
Delta State University is a small public
university in Cleveland,
Mississippi. It was started to primarily
train teachers, but has since
grown to include many other studies as
well. With a competitive
academic environment, outstanding faculty,
and one of the best athletic
programs in the state … … read more
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American Public University System
American Public University offers more than 200 online academic programs to students worldwide. The school was originally founded as American Military University in 1991 to provide career-focused, distance education to military personnel. In 2002, the university was reorganized as American Public University to provide the same quality, affordable, and flexible education to … read more
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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is a public university located in rural Clairborne County, which is northwest of Lorman, Mississippi. The school is the first historically black land-grant college established in the United States and is also the second-oldest state-supported institution of higher learning in Mississippi. The school was founded in 1871 to … read more
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Amridge University
Amridge University offers online and traditional campus courses. All courses offered at Amridge University can be completed online. As a result, non-traditional students and working professionals can obtain additional education � … read more
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Chadron State College
Chadron State College is located in Chadron, Nebraska. It is a college in a small town with around 2,300 undergraduate students. It is a residential campus that offers both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, including a number of online programs. … read more
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Peru State College
Peru State College is located in the hills of historic southeast Nebraska along the Missouri River. The school offers both on-campus and online programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees. Programs are currently offered in the arts and sciences, education, and professional studies … read more.
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Thomas Edison State University
Thomas Edison State University is one of the first schools in the United States designed specifically for adults. The university offers several flexible learning opportunities, including online courses and programs in more than 100 … read more
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West Texas A & M University
West Texas A&M University (WTAMU), located in Canyon, Texas near Amarillo, is a public university that is part of the Texas A&M University System. The school opened on September 20, 1910 as the West Texas State Normal College (as one of seven teacher colleges funded by the state.) … read more
