2023 Most Affordable Online Colleges with Open Admissions
Institutions with open enrollment policies accept applications throughout the year, so you can enroll anytime to start learning. We've ranked the most affordable open enrollment colleges by tuition to help you stay within budget while meeting career goals. Online programs with open admission policies are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels in fields such as education, nursing, and business. Online undergraduate and graduate certificates may also be available to students seeking direct workforce entry. Additionally, you can explore our list of the best online colleges with open admissions to help you find a school that further increases access to higher education by accepting all applicants.
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| Rank | School | Locations | Annual Tuition |
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| Athens State University | Athens (AL) | $6,975 | |
| Hobe Sound Bible College | Hobe Sound (FL) | $7,756 | |
| Weber State University | Ogden (UT) | $8,730 | |
| Peru State College | Peru (NE) | $8,970 | |
| Mayville State University | Mayville (ND) | $9,775 | |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta (ME) | $9,862 | |
| University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies | Concord (NH) | $10,950 | |
| Charter Oak State College | New Britain (CT) | $12,570 | |
| Pacific Oaks College | Pasadena (CA) (and 1 other) | $12,960 | |
| Bryant & Stratton College Online | Orchard Park (NY) | $19,200 |
Athens State University Athens (AL) Alabama's Athens State University (ASU) offers 15 online bachelor's and eight online master's degree programs to its distance learners. Over 55% of ASU's undergraduate and 100% of its graduate students attend entirely online. These students enroll in popular and diverse online bachelor's programs, such as Aerospace Systems Management, Nursing (RN to BSN), and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Online graduate programs include Religious Studies, Strategic Human Resource Management, and Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration. Online student support services include access to ASU's Career Development Center, the Enrollment Center, tutoring, the Student Success Center, and library resources. ASU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctorate degrees, and certificates.
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Hobe Sound Bible College Hobe Sound (FL) Hobe Sound Bible College (HSBC) is a very small Wesleyan faith-based institution near West Palm Beach, Florida. It offers six online bachelor's and five online master's degree programs to its student body of 160. Its student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1. Online bachelor's degrees include majors in Counseling, Elementary Education, General Christian Studies, Intercultural Studies, Ministerial Studies, and Secondary Education, and some programs offer minors. For example, minors within the online counseling degree program include Christian Counseling, Pastoral Ministries, Christian Education, and Biblical Literature. Online master's degrees are available in Education, Counseling, and Theology, with concentrations available in each program. HSBC is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE).
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Weber State University Ogden (UT) Located in Ogden, Utah, Weber State University (WSU) is a public institution offering over 25 fully online degree and certificate programs — 18% of undergraduates and 40% of graduates complete these programs entirely online. Online certificates are available in Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Coding and Classification, and Health Information Management. Online bachelor's degrees include Nursing (RN to BSN), Rehabilitation Services, and Communication and Civic Advocacy. Graduate students can enroll in online master's degree programs, such as Taxation, Criminal Justice, and Health Administration or an online Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). WSU provides remote access to tutoring, software tutorials, counseling, the library, and career preparation services. While ACT and SAT scores are not required, they may help with placement in math and writing courses. WSU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
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Peru State College Peru (NE) Peru State College is a small institution located in rural Nebraska serving approximately 2,100 students — of which, 38% of undergraduates and 100% of graduates attend fully online. It offers nine online bachelor's degrees in the field of business administration, one in psychology, and three in criminal justice subjects. Two online master's degrees are available in Education and Organizational Management. Peru State boasts a generous transfer policy that accepts up to 90 credit hours, which can significantly help save time and money. It provides online access to the bookstore, library, tutoring, writing assistance, technical support, and e-books to help its distance learners succeed. Peru State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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Mayville State University Mayville (ND) As part of the North Dakota University System, Mayville State University (MSU) is a small, rural institution with a predominantly online student body — 50% of undergraduates and 100% of graduates attend remotely. MSU offers three online associate degrees, 17 online bachelor's degrees, three online master's degrees, and numerous online certificate programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Most of MSU's online bachelor's programs and all its online master's degrees are in the field of education to help prepare prospective educators to teach and prepare licensed instructors for career advancement. Other majors include nursing, business administration, agribusiness, and accounting. MSU supports its distance learners by providing online access to advising, the library, bookstore, career services, and mental health counseling. MSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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