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School Type: Public
Concentrations Available: Business, communications, criminal justice, education, health and social sciences, information sciences, interdisciplinary, writing

Accredited By: Higher Learning Commission
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? Yes

UA Little Rock offers certificates and cheap online degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students can enroll in one or more of about 400 courses, and prices and academic requirements vary by program.

For example, the master's degree in health education and promotion requires 36 graduate credits and costs $383 per credit. The bachelor's degree in history, by contrast, requires 120 credits to graduate and costs $280 per credit.

Undergraduate applicants should submit a high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores. Graduate applicants need a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA and may need to send GRE or MAT scores.

Available Scholarships: Chancellor's Academic Distinction

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School Type: Private
Concentrations Available: Analytics, business, education, finance and accounting, healthcare, management, marketing and communications, nursing, public and social sciences, technology

Accredited By: Higher Learning Commission
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? Yes

Located in Columbus, OH, Franklin University has focused on education for working adults throughout its 115-year history. The average Franklin student is 34 years old, and about 80% of the university's students are learning online.

Franklin's online programs include certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees across a wide variety of disciplines. Remote learners can access Franklin's faculty and advisors after 5:00 pm thanks to the school's late-night support initiative.

Application requirements vary by degree level. The university maintains a generous transfer policy, and 90% of its students transfer credits from other schools.

Available Scholarships: The Franklin University Undergraduate Scholars Program

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School Type: Private
Concentrations Available: Education, autism endorsement, human resource management, liberal studies, communication, accounting, business, finance, marketing, organizational leadership, psychology

Accredited By: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? Yes

Founded as a women's college in 1878, Brenau began co-educational programs in 1972. Today, the university maintains seven campus locations in Georgia and Florida along with an online campus.

Brenau first launched online education in 1998 and now offers about 40 affordable online college degrees. Online students can earn an associate, bachelor's, master's, graduate certificate, or doctorat. Subjects include business, education, accounting, and leadership. Courses operate on a seven-week format, and each course is asynchronous in its delivery.

Admission requirements vary according to program level. Prospective students should contact Brenau's admission team to learn about the specific requirements for their program of interest.

Available Scholarships: Trustee and Faculty Excellence Scholarships

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School Type: Private
Concentrations Available: Dual enrollment, theology, philosophy, management, clinical psychology, Catholic studies, education, business administration, catechetics and evangelization

Accredited By: Higher Learning Commission
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? Yes

Founded in 1946 with 258 students, Franciscan's first semester lasted just one month. Today, the university maintains its Catholic spirit and employs a modern approach to education. Franciscan students can pursue cheap online degrees, including associate, bachelor's, and master's programs.

Though flexible and individualized, Franciscan's interactive learning environment incorporates collaborative approaches to education. Online learners engage professors and peers one on one while also studying independently.

Prospective graduate students need a bachelor's degree. Undergraduate applicants need a high school GPA with a 2.4 GPA or better along with acceptable ACT or SAT scores. Qualifying high school students may participate in Franciscan's fast-track program to get an early start on college education.

Available Scholarships: Chancellor's Scholarship

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School Type: Public
Concentrations Available: Accounting, business, cloud computing, computer information technology, criminal justice, general studies, and hospitality management

Accredited By: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? Yes

Located in Slidell, LA, Delgado is the state's oldest and largest community college, serving more than 13,000 students. The school maintains six campuses along with an online program.

Today, Delgado offers associate degrees and certificates online with a focus on education for career-preparation. Prior to enrolling in one of Delgado's cheap online degrees, students can take a success in college course to prepare for their college experience.

In addition to its fully online programs, the college provides numerous hybrid learning opportunities. All off-campus learners can enjoy access to tutoring, the writing center, exam proctoring, and videos on demand.

Available Scholarships: Building Futures Scholarship for Construction Management

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School Type: Private
Concentrations Available: Biblical studies
Accredited By: Higher Learning Commission
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? Yes

Located on a 60-acre campus in Joplin, MO, OCC has trained students for Christian service for more than 79 years. Since its founding, the school has graduated 15,000-plus students, and about 90% of them serve in ministry.

OCC offers an online bachelor's degree in biblical studies. This cheap online degree requires 120 credits, including 42 credits of biblical education. Graduates may serve as church planters, student ministers, preaching ministers, or directors of parachurch ministries.

Applicants must complete the online application and send all previous transcripts. The school offers five start dates for its online program.

Available Scholarships: Online Platinum Scholarship

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School Type: Public
Concentrations Available: General studies; nursing and health
Accredited By: Higher Learning Commission
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? No

Situated in Centreville, MI, GOCC occupies a 142-acre campus that was once a private farm. Today, the school works with Michigan Colleges Online, a project of the Michigan Community College Association, to deliver internet-based education.

GOCC's affordable online degrees include an associate of general studies and a certified coding specialist certificate. Both programs require at least 16 credits from GOCC with an additional 47 transfer credits. Graduates of the coding specialist program may sit for the certified coding specialist-physician office exam and/or the certified coding specialist- CCS exam.

Throughout the semester, GOCC offers free, online, live tutoring for degree-seekers learning online.

Available Scholarships: Glen Oaks Community College Foundation Scholarship

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School Type: Public
Concentrations Available: Accounting and finance, business administration, criminal justice technology, early childhood education, emergency management, emergency medical science, fire protection technology, healthcare management technology, information technology

Accredited By: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? No

RCCC sits in Salisbury, NC where it serves more than 20,000 students in both curriculum and continuing education courses. The institution offers 49 degrees and 31 diplomas.

Online learners can take advantage of more than 250 courses, 17 degrees, nine diplomas, and 37 certificates. These affordable online college programs include blended, hybrid, and 100% online learning experiences.

New student applicants must complete an application and send transcripts of previous academic work. Prospective students must also complete a residence determination form. Currently, 49% of RCCC students live in Cabarrus County, 36% in Rowan County, and 15% in other NC counties.

Available Scholarships: Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Foundation

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School Type: Public
Concentrations Available: Applied science, business, computing and technology, design, education, general studies, health and health sciences, humanities, informatics, labor studies, library science, mathematics, music, parks and recreation, philanthropy, physical education and tourism management, public affairs and administration, public health, science, social work

Accredited By: Higher Learning Commission
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? No

Founded more than 50 years ago as a partnership between Indiana University and Purdue University, IUPUI today provides 550 graduate, undergraduate, and professional programs.

Off-campus learners can choose from more than 200 cheap online degrees, including associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Although most courses take place 100% online, some classes require in-person meetings or virtual meetings at specific times.

Applicants can take advantage of IUPUI's transfer policy, which allows undergraduates to transfer up to 69 credits from community colleges and 90 credits from four-year institutions. Interested learners should submit the appropriate application — graduate or undergraduate — and an admissions representative will follow up with further information.

Available Scholarships: IU General Scholarship Application

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School Type: Private
Concentrations Available: Applied behavior analysis, business administration, public health, social work, nursing
Accredited By: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Do Distance Learners Pay In-State Tuition? Yes

Located in Amherst, NY, Daemen College has offered a private, non-sectarian education since its founding in the 1940s. Today, the school provides hybrid and affordable online degrees for off-campus learners.

Students can complete partial requirements for board certification in applied behavior analysis by earning a master's degree or a post-master's certificate. Degree-seekers may pursue an MBA, a hybrid master's in public health, or a master's in social work. The school also offers an RN-to-BSN program for registered nurses with an associate degree.

Applicants to the MBA do not need to take the GMAT, but all master's programs require a bachelor's degree for admission.

Available Scholarships: Founders Scholarship