25 Most Affordable Online 4-Year Latinx/Hispanic-Serving Colleges

El Paso, Texas

University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP, est. 1914) is a public institution that is part of the University of Texas System. It claims a record enrollment for Spring 2018. Among the accolades UTEP has received as a high-research university is recognition from the NSF (National Science Foundation) as a Model Institution for Excellence. This is a designation that only six colleges/ universities in the country have received. Amongst research universities, NCES data indicates UTEP has the “lowest net tuition.” Amongst all HSIs, UTEP ranks #2 for the most degrees awarded to Hispanic/ Latinx students in the USA (Issues in Higher Education). For the latter achievement, and the related effort made to serve underserved student populations, IHEP (Institute for Higher Education Policy) conveyed on UTEP a Champion of Access and Success Award. Additional recognition comes from: Victory Media (2016 Military Friendly School); Washington Monthly (#1 in Social Mobility; #8 National Research Universities); Forbes and others.

UTEP offers bachelor’s through doctorate level degrees (over 160 in total) and some certificate programs. Its online programs are a recent addition (available since 2015, through UTEP Connect/ Extended University) and offer personalized guidance just as for on-campus students. Undergrads have a choice of seven online bachelor’s degree options: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BACJ); BA Security Studies (BASS); BA Organizational and Corporate Communication (BAOCC); BA Media Advertising (BAMA); BA Chicano Studies (BACS); Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS, requires completion of three concentrations); BS Nursing – RN to BSN Option (completion – requires an associate’s degree in nursing).

Denton, Texas

Texas Woman’s University (TWU, est. 1901) is a public institution particularly noted for the being the top producer of health care professionals in the state. While a co-ed institution since 1972, it is still the largest university nationally in the category of being “primarily for women.” Unlike most public universities in Texas, TWU is not part of any university system. Awards and recognition for TWU include: Victory Media (Military Friendly School -multi-year); U.S. News & World Report (top colleges diversity – #3 statewide, top 10 nationally; various topical rankings, including the grad nursing Short List); Washington Monthly (Best Bang for the Buck – #9 South); Forbes (America’s Best Colleges – top 25% Best for Undergraduates); and others.

TWU offers degrees from bachelor’s to doctorate level, as well as certificate programs. Undergrads have 13 online bachelor’s degree options to choose from, including majors/ concentrations. These are: BBA with four major options (Accounting, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing); Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Business; BS Criminal Justice (BSCJ); BS Dental Hygiene – RDH-BSDH (BSDH, completion); Bachelor of General Studies (BGS, requires previous college credit); BAAS Health Sciences; BS or Bachelor of Applied Sciences (BAS – requires AAS) in Health Studies; BS Nursing – RN-BS (BSN, completion); BS Sociology (BSS). Programs marked “completion” typically require a suitable associate’s degree and possibly professional licensure in the given field. Graduation requirements include completion of at least 120 credits in all of these bachelor’s programs. Note: some programs are not available to F-1 and J-1 Visa holders.

Odessa, Texas

University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB, est. 1969) is a member of the public University of Texas System. The university is proud of its record of graduate getting hired or entering advanced studies (top 5 in Texas) within a year of graduation. U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) ranked UTPB #3 statewide and #46 nationally for the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, as well #16 and #35 for Student Services and Technology, and Student Engagement and Assessment, respectively, plus several topical rankings. USNWR also ranked UTPB as #91 (2017) for their Regional Universities West category.

UTPB offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees (over 50 in total), and certificate programs. Undergrad selections include 14 online bachelor’s degree options, including concentration choices. The options are: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with three concentrations (Accountancy, Management, Marketing); Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies (BA-CHLD) – Learning and Development Track; BA Communication (BAC); BS Criminology and Criminal Justice (BSCCJ, completion); BA Humanities (BAH) with either a minimum two of five concentration areas (Art, Communication, English, History, Music) or Finish@UT track; BS or Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) in Industrial Technology; BS Nursing RN to BSN (BSN, completion); BS Political Science (BSPS); BA Psychology (BAP); BA Sociology (BSP). Notes: Some of these programs have 8-week format available. Programs marked completion require either an associate’s degree and licensure, or at least previous college credit. Graduation requirements include completing at least 120 credits.

Las Cruces, New Mexico

New Mexico State University (NMSU, est. 1888) is a public university serving students on five campuses, dozens of learning and extension centers, plus online. It’s been recognized both as a top-tier university (2018, U.S. News & World Report/ USNWR) and as a top institution for Hispanic students (Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine). The Brookings Institute ranked NMSU as #2 nationally for “research and social mobility,” while Diverse: Issues in Higher Education ranked it in the top 100 for minority student degree producers (undergrad and graduate). Designated a Military Friendly School by Victory Media since 2010, it is considered a world-class university, ranking in the top 2.3% (Center for World University Rankings). Additional rankings/ recognition from: Forbes (America’s Top Colleges 2015 – #92 South, #417 nationally); Princeton Review (The Best 295 Business Schools – 2014); Washington Monthly (National Universities 2015 – #114 for contribution to the public good); U.S. News & World Report (Best Online Bachelor’s Programs – #161 2016; Best Colleges -National Universities Rankings 2016; plus various topical rankings at the graduate level).

The oldest public college/ university in the state and a top-50 most underrated college nationally (Business Insider), NMSU offers over 180 degree programs (associate’s through doctorate levels), plus a selection of certificate programs. Undergrads have eight online bachelor’s degree completion programs to choose from, which are all 100% online for upper division courses. (Appropriate associate’s degrees/ prior college credit may or may not be online.) The options are: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (BAS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with two concentrations (General Business, Marketing); Bachelor of Criminal Justice (BCJ); Bachelor of Family and Child Sciences (BFCS); Bachelor of Gender and Sexuality Studies (BGSS); Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (BICT); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE). Some of these completion programs require finishing the associate’s degree at NMSU Almogordo Community College (NMSU-A). A minmum of 120 credits is required for graduation in these programs, including granted transfer credits.

Portales, New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU, est. 1927) is a public university and ranking #5 for affordability amongst four-year universities in the Southwest region. Serving students at three campuses, several military bases (video conference) and online, it claims a 97% student satisfaction rate. In addition to being a federally-designated HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution), it is also a member of HACU (Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities). Other awards/ recognition for ENMU includes that from USA Today (Top Five Best Bargains nationally) and dozens of topical and institutional rankings from various independent review publishers.

ENMU offers 90+ program options across associate’s through master’s level degrees, and certificates, with the some of the top undergrad majors being Business Administration, Nursing and Criminal Justice. Undergrads have 38 online bachelor’s degree options (excluding emphases, including concentrations) from which to choose. This includes: a BAAS with 18 Concentration options (Aviation Science, Business, Career and Technical Education, Criminal Justice/Sociology, Culinary Arts, Diverse Populations and Age Groups, Emergency Management, Electronics Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology (Analog or Digital tracks), Fire And Emergency Services Administration, Human And Social Sciences, Information Systems, Information Systems And Programming Design, Liberal Arts, Personal Financial Planning, Pre-Professional Education, Religion); Business Administration (BBA) degree with a choice of majors or emphases; Aviation Science; Career and Technical Education; Communicative Disorders; Computer Science; Criminal Justice (BA, BS); Electronics Engineering Technology; History; History; BS Nursing – RN to BSN (completion); Religion (BA, BS); Social Work; Sociology (BA, BS); Spanish; Physical Education with an emphasis in Sports and Recreation Management. Graduation requirements include completion of at least 120 credits.

Hayward, California

California State University-East Bay (CSUEB, est. 1957) is a public institution that is part of the California State University System. It serves students on two campuses, a learning center, and online, and celebrates more than a 60% rate of undergrads being first-generation college students. Nearly all recent graduates (96%) surveyed have found their way to either employment or advanced studies. Awards/ recognition comes from: Princeton Review (Best in the West – multiple years; 294 Best Business Schools – 2014); Diverse: Issues in Higher Education (HEED award for diversity; Top Producers of Minority STEM Graduates; Top Producers of Asian American Graduates; top 100 for diversity in graduate programs); Wall Street Journal (top 10 West for diversity); U.S. News & World Report (Best Online Programs 2017 – top 200 for graduate education programs; 2016 – #7 statewide for both online bachelor’s and online graduate programs; top tier master’s-granting universities – West; study body diversity, including #2 for diversity amongst master’s-granting universities – West).

CSUEB offers bachelor’s (50 fields), master’s (35) and doctorate degrees, plus certificate programs. Popular bachelor’s majors include Business, Criminal Justice, Health Sciences, etc. Undergrads have 11 online bachelor’s degree options, including track choices: Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies (BAES) with three 20-credit track options (Asian American Studies, Genders and Sexualities in Communities of Color, Comparative Ethnic Studies – starting Fall 2018); BA Human Development (BAHD) with three 20-credit track options (Adult Development and Gerontology, Women’s Development, Early Childhood Development); Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA, completion program – upper division courses only); BS Hospitality and Tourism (BSHT); BS Recreation (BSR) with two track options (Leisure Management, Recreation Therapy). Additional online/ hybrid courses are available beyond these degree programs. A minimum of 180 quarter credits is required for graduation from most of these programs, with a few requiring additional credits.

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University (FAU, est. 1961) is a public institution that is prat of the State University System of Florida. While established in 1961, the university was officially opened in 1964 by then President Lyndon Johnson, on the site of a former U.S. airbase with a radar training school. It now serves students on six campuses and online. In a past academic year (2009-10), FAU earned a #28 ranking from Diverse: Issues in Higher Education for the number of Hispanic students who earned a bachelor’s degree. Other awards and recognition for FAU: Victory Media (Military Friendly School 2018 and other years); Military Times (Best for Vets: Colleges 2016 and previous years); Bloomberg Businessweek (part-time MBA – #27 2016 publics); U.S. News & World Report (Best Online Graduate Programs 2018 – Business, Nursing, Education; plus other rankings in previous years); Forbes; Washington Monthly; and others.

FAU offers over 170 degrees (associate’s through doctorate levels), plus certificate programs, across 10 colleges. Undergraduates can choose from 11 online bachelor’s options, including concentrations/ majors: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with four major options (Accounting, Marketing, Management with a Concentration in Leadership and Applied Managerial Skills, with a minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management); Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BACJ); Bachelor of Arts in Geography (BAG); BS Nursing – RN to BSN (BSN, completion – requires associate’s degree in nursing); Bachelor of Public Safety Administration (BPSA); BS Computer Science (BSCS); Bachelor of Public Management (partially online). Graduation requirements include at least 120 credits including transfer credits.

Canyon, Texas

West Texas A and M University (WTAMU, est. 1910) is a public institution and member of the Texas A and M University System. Awards and accolades for WTAMU include that from: Victory Media (Military Friendly School); U.S. News & World Report (2018 and other years: Best Online Programs – Bachelor’s, Veterans Bachelor’s, Veterans MBA, MBA Programs, Grad Business, Veterans Grad Business, Grad Computer Information Technology; previous years: America’s Best Colleges top-tier ranking Western region).

WTAMU offers bachelor’s through doctorate level degree programs (nearly 100 in total). Undergrad students have fully online degree and degree-completion programs, as well as hybrid programs from which to choose — for a total of 16 online bachelor’s degree options. Nine full online bachelor’s degrees, fully online: Business Administration (BBA) with four majors (General Business, Marketing, Management, Economics with specialization in Law and Economics); BA or BS Criminal Justice (BACJ, BSCJ) with Administration Emphasis; Bachelor of General Studies (BGS); BS or BA Health Sciences. Three online bachelor’s degree completion program options, 100% online (upper division courses only), excluding BAAS concentration options: Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) with nearly two dozen concentrations (not all online), or a Major in Emergency Management Administration; BS Nursing – RN-BSN (completion – requires associate’s degree in nursing). Four hybrid bachelor’s degree options: BA or BS in Criminal Justice, each with two Emphasis options (Corrections, Policing). Graduation requirements include completion of a minimum of 120 credits.

Corpus Christi, Texas

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC, est. 1947) is a member of the public Texas A&M University System). In a recent (2016) report on ROI (Return on Investment), Payscale.com ranked TAMUCC in the top 20 statewide, estimating nearly a 9% return yearly on tuition and other education costs. Designated a Military Friendly School by Victory Media over multiple years, TAMUCC has also been recognized in the “Top 100 Colleges for Hispanics” list by Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine (2015). Other awards/ recognitions: U.S. News & World Report (Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs -multiple years; other topical rankings); Forbes, Washington Monthly, Academic Ranking of World Universities.

TAMUCC offers bachelor’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. Undergrad students have ten online bachelor’s degree options. Six options are available now: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA, completion – upper division courses only) with three Major choices (Accounting, Management, Marketing — Finance available on-campus only); RN to BS Nursing (BSN completion – requires associate’s degree in nursing); eLine BSN (pre-licensure track, no degree/ diploma, courses online, in-person clinical component); eLine Military BSN (five semesters online courses, in-person clinical, requires military medical experience/ training). Four additional programs will be available online soon: Bachelor of Science in Sport Management (BSSM); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BAP); Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology (BMET); BS Fisheries and Mariculture (BSFM). Graduation requirements include completion of at least 120 credits.

Miami, Florida

Florida International University (FIU, est. 1965) is a member of the public State University System of Florida. It started out on the site of an abandoned airfield and now serves students at several campuses and centers, including a location in China, plus online — with one location being “the world’s only underwater ocean laboratory.” FIU, a level R1-classified research university, remains the only public research university in Miami, and is in the top 10 largest universities nationally, growing steadily from AY 2011-2012 to AY 2017-2018. Despite its size, FIU offers tuition coverage to qualified resident students with a zero expected family contribution. It is ranked #2 for Model United Nations teams in North America, beating out Ivy League competitor teams. Other awards and recognition come from: Brookings Institute (#6 nationally for upward student social mobility); U.S. News & World Report (2017 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs; 2018 Best Grad Schools; 2017 Best Colleges – #7 International Business (undergrad); #2 2016 Best Colleges – MBA programs with the most diversity; various graduate topical rankings – 2018 top 100, up to #15, and other years).

FIU offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees (nearly 200 in total), plus certificate programs. Undergrads have 34 online bachelor’s degree options, including track/ concentration options. Some of the study areas include: Asian Studies; Communication Arts; Criminal Justice; Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Business Administration (six Concentrations); Health Services Administration; Hospitality Management; International Relations; Information Technology; Interdisciplinary Studies; Latin American and Caribbean Studies; Nursing: RN to BSN (completion); Political Science; Psychology; Public Administration; Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication; Recreation and Sport Management; Religious Studies; Spanish; Sociology/ Anthropology; Sustainability and the Environment; Women’s and Gender Studies. Some of these offer track or concentration options, and a couple have a choice of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. Credit requirements for graduation is at least 120 credits.

Chicago, Illinois

National Louis University (NLU, est. 1886) is a private, nonprofit institution high in student diversity, and catering to non-traditional students. It has an average undergrad age of 34 (36 for grad students), with over 90% of all students being part time, and 80% of students being female. NLU serves students in five Chicago area locations, a regional center in Florida, the global business school in Poland, and online. The university won a DLI Award (Digital Learning Innovation) from the OLC (Online Learning Consortium) in 2017 for its overall undergraduate digital learning offering and effort. A Yellow Ribbon Program participant, NLU earned a Military Friendly School – 2018 Bronze designation from Victory Media. Other awards/ recognition: MSN Money, 24/7 Wall St. (#2 for growth in student applications over 2006-2016); U.S. News & World Report (top 25 most diverse national universities – 2013); Time/Money Magazine; and others.

NLU offers bachelor’s through doctorate level degrees (over 60 in total), plus certificate programs. Undergrads have six online bachelor’s degree options: Bachelor of Arts in Applied Communications (BAAC); Bachelor of Science in Business Management (BSBM); BA Criminal Justice (BACJ); BS Health Care Leadership (BSHCL); BA Human Services (BAHS); BS Management Information Systems (BSMIS). Graduation requirements include completion of at least 180 quarter credits.

Orlando, Florida

University of Central Florida (UCF, est. 1963) is a public institution and a member of the State University System of Florida. UCF serves students at this campus, Health Sciences campus, UCF Downtown, several regional campuses, plus online. In addition to a diverse student body (over 44% are minority students – Fall 2016), a quarter of undergrads are first-generation college students. Awards and recognition for UCF include: Kiplinger’s (best-value universities); Forbes (most affordable colleges); U.S. News & World Report (Best Online Programs – Bachelor’s #16 2018, plus previous years; 2018 Online Bachelor’s – Veterans; most innovative colleges; various top 100 graduate topical rankings); Princeton Review (best value university; #2 graduate video game design program); Washington Monthly; Academic Ranking of World Universities; and others.

UCF has over 210 degrees offered across 13 colleges, plus certificate programs. Instructors receive 80 hours of training, each, and 200 UCF faculty members teach the 80+ online programs. Undergrad students have 23 online bachelor’s degree program options, including concentration choices. Study areas include: Anthropology; Communication and Conflict; Criminal Justice; English (Creative Writing, Literature, or Technical Communication); Health Informatics and Information Management; Health Services Administration; History; Interdisciplinary Studies; International and Global Studies; Latin American Studies; Legal Studies; Nursing; Political Science; Psychology; Religion and Cultural Studies; Social Sciences; Sociology; Technical Education and Industry Training. Note: Some of these topics offer a choice of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, and some may be completion programs with only upper-division courses available online.

Dobbs Ferry, New York

Mercy College (Mercy, est. 1950) is a private, nonprofit institution with notable alumni that include: Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg; baseball player/ coach Mookie Wilson; Academy-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; historical novelist Joan Wolf. Through its PACT program (Personalized Achievement Contract), students have access to a mentor, aiding their efforts for college success. Officially designated an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) by the U.S. Department of Education/ President’s Honor Roll, Mercy also ranked in the top 100 Degree Producers report by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine, for minority baccalaureate students. Other awards and recognitions: Military Times (Best: Colleges 2018 and previous years); Victory Media (Military Friendly School); Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges (ranked Competitive – 2015 and other years); Peterson’s Honors Programs and Colleges Guide (Smart Choice); U.S. News & World Report (Best Online Degree Programs: Bachelor’s, Graduate – various topics).

Mercy offers degrees from associate’s through doctorate levels, plus certificate programs — over 90 programs in total, 40+ of which are available online. Undergrad choices include 17 online bachelor’s degree options, including specializations: Behavioral Science (multidisciplinary) with three Specializations (Community Health, Gerontology, Health Services Management); Business Administration (BBA) with six Specializations (General Business, ; Finance (two tracks – Finance, Accounting), International Business, Management, Marketing, Sports Management); Corporate and Homeland Security Management; Computer Information Systems; Computer Science ; Cybersecurity; English; Mathematics; Nursing – RN to BS (completion – upper division online); Psychology. Graduation requirements include completion of at least 120 credits.

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona (UA, est. 1885) is a public institution, founded before Arizona became a state. UA has a long reputation for innovation and discovery, winning many awards and achieving numerous milestones. In addition to being an HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) and ranking (#38) for the number of Hispanic/ Latinx students earning PhDs, UA also ranked #1 for PhDs earned by Native American students. The university has a very long list of milestones, achievements. Some of them include: three Nobel Prize winners amongst faculty; #1 statewide amongst public universities for undergrad salary potential (Payscale.com); has the only accredited public health college in Arizona, and which ranks in the top five nationally in this category for the number of Native American and Hispanic graduates.

Rankings and recognition include from: Forbes magazine (America’s Best Value Colleges; #1 in Arizona); U.S. News & World Report (Best Online Bachelor’s Programs – top 15%; top 10 graduate programs; top 100 universities in the world; numerous topical rankings for undergrad and grad programs over multiple years, including business and business administration, nursing, computer information technology, management information systems, library science, photography, geology and many more); Center for World University Rankings (#45 nationally, #75 worldwide); Academic Ranking of World Universities (top 100 worldwide); National Research Council (#1 communications doctorate; #3 anthropology schools); Wall Street Journal (#1 statewide – most engaged university); National Science Foundation (multiple top-5 rankings for research funding, in physical sciences, astronomy/ NASA, etc.); Princeton Review (Colleges that pay you back); Washington Monthly (Best Bang for the Buck – top 100); Money magazine (accessible institutions for STEM students – top 25).

UA offers bachelor’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. It claims over 80 fully-online degree programs, and undergrads have 31 online bachelor’s degree options. Study areas include: Africana Studies; Arts, Media and Entertainment; Business Administration; Care, Health, and Society; Communication; Cyber Operations; Early Childhood Education; Economy and Industry; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Geographic Information Systems Technology; Global and Intercultural Understanding; Government and Public Service; History; Human Services; Informatics; Information Science and eSociety; Intelligence Studies; Justice; Law; Literacy, Learning and Leadership; Meteorology; Nutritional Sciences; Organizational Leadership; Philosophy: Ethics Specialization; Psychology; Public Health; Regional Commerce; Science, Technology, Health and Society; Social, Behavioral and Human Understanding; Sports and Society; Sustainable Built Environments. Graduation requirements include completion of 120 credits minimum.

Aurora, Illinois

Aurora University (Aurora, est. 1893) is a private, nonprofit institution serving students on two campuses, two learning centers, plus online. The university, which has its origins in the founding of a nearby seminary, states that over 98% of undergrads receive some form of financial aid. (See their scholarship suggestions: 10 scholarships for working moms and 10 nursing scholarships in Illinois). Accolades/ recognition for Aurora include earning the Military Friendly School designation from Victory Media in multiple years.

Aurora offers bachelor’s through doctorate level degrees, and certificate programs. Undergrads have over 40 degrees, of which eight are online bachelor’s degree options: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABA); Bachelor of Science Computer Science (BSCS); BA Criminal Justice (BACJ); BS Cybersecurity (BSC); BA General Studies (BAGS); BA Nonprofit Leadership Studies (BANLS); Bachelor of Social Work (BSW); BS Nursing – RN to BSN (BSN, completion). Students will complete a minimum of 120 credits, to meet one graduation requirement. Note: courses run in 5- to 8-week modules year-round, with online content delivered via the Moodle learning system.

Naples, Florida

Hodges University (Hodges, est. 1990) is a private, nonprofit institution that caters to both traditional and non-traditional students (average age is 32) — especially to adults with obligations such as work or family responsibilities. Hodges serves students at two Florida campuses plus online, and has a proactive diversity program, as well as disability services. Students are connected with a mentor who can aid them towards success in completing their college studies. The university is military-friendly, recognized by both Military Times (Best: Colleges 2018) and Victory Media (Military Friendly School 2017 and other years). (Veterans or spouses/ dependents, as well active-duty members, may qualify for education benefits.) The university’s online education offering earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 edition of their Best Online Bachelor’s Programs report.

Hodges offers associate’s through master’s level degrees, plus certificate programs. Undergrads have a choice of 14 online bachelor’s options. Study areas include: Accounting; Applied Psychology; Business Administration; Computer Information Technology; Criminal Justice; Cybersecurity and Forensics; Digital Design and Graphics; Finance; Health Services Administration; Legal Studies; Management; Marketing and Professional Sales; Software Development; Interdisciplinary Studies. Graduation requirements include the completion of at least 120 credits.

Orangeburg, New York

Dominican College of Blauvelt (DC, est. 1952) is a private, nonprofit college, based on the ideals of 800 years of Dominican (Roman Catholic) tradition. The college states that 100% of full-time first-time freshmen receive some form of financial aid, as do about 98% of all undergrads. Online students have access to in-person services such as career counseling and a fitness center. DC, which has earned a Military Friendly School designation from Victory Media in 2016 and other years, participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, and other military-related benefits programs. Under Yellow Ribbon, qualified military personnel/ veterans up to $2,720 per year in undergrad program costs.

DC offers degrees (associate’s through doctorate levels) and certificate programs. Undergrads have a choice of five fully online bachelor’s degree options: Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BAP); BA Criminal Justice (BACJ); BA Communication Studies (BACS); BA Social Sciences (BASS). DC accepts up to 70 two-year college credits or 90 four-year college credits for transfer. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation in these programs.

Keene, Texas

Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU, est. 1893) is a private, nonprofit institution that is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventists (SDA). As such, education at SWAU integrates SDA Christian beliefs, as well as a “Whole-Person Wellness philosophy.” The university, like many in this list, is diverse, even recognized for it by US News & World Report (#2 2018 Most Ethnically Diverse Campus West; Best Colleges – #20 2018 West; and other rankings in previous years), and other college review publishers. Other achievements SWAU can boast of include 100% placement of recent graduates in some fields are employed or in graduate studies.

SWAU offers associate’s through master’s degrees as well as certificate programs — over 50 in total. Undergrads can choose from seven online bachelor’s degree options: BS Business (BSB); BS Elementary Education (BSEE); BS General Studies (BSGS – choose one or two areas of emphasis); BA History (BAH); BS Psychology (BAP); BA Religion (BAR); BA Theology (BAT). Credit requirements for graduation vary by program but are typically between 120-125, minimum.

River Forest, Illinois

Concordia University-Chicago (CUC, est. 1864) is a private, nonprofit institution that is a member of the Concordia University System, and affiliated with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Originally founded as a teachers seminary college, it integrates Christian values and particularly Lutheran tradition into its educational programs. Awards and recognition for CUC include that from: U.S. News & World Report (Best Ethnic Diversity – 2018 Regional Universities Midwest; Best Regional Universities – 2018 Midwest); Crain’s Chicago Business (top-3 most diverse MBA programs – 2016 greater Chicago); President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll (volunteering and civic engagement – multiple years.).

CUC offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs – over 100 areas of study in total. While the university has primarily online master’s programs, undergrads can choose from six online bachelor’s degree options: BA Organizational Management (BAOM); BA Sports and Recreation Management (BASRM); BS Human Resource Management (BAHRM); BS Kinesiology (BSK); BS Management Information Systems (BSMIS); BA Health Care Management (BAHCM). The first five of these programs are part of CUC’s Accelerated Degree Programs (ADP) option, designed for adult students in particular, including those with some college credit. The sixth (BAHCM) is a 3+1 partner program that requires an AAS (Associate of Applied Science) in one of six areas of health, from College of DuPage, and to be completed for a BA at CUC. All six online bachelor’s programs require a minimum of 128 credits for graduation, and accept up to 67 credits for transfer-in. All online programs at CUC are designed with working adults in mind.

Austin, Texas

Concordia University-Texas (CUT, est. 1926) is a private, nonprofit institution associated with the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS), and a member of the Concordia University System. Universities in this system have a purpose of developing Christian leaders — amongst other goals. CUT itself started as a high school and now serves college students both on campus and online. Earning a Military Friendly School designation from Victory Media in 2017, CUT is also a Yellow Ribbon program member. The program assists qualified veterans (and dependents) or active-duty military personnel in getting financing for their education.

CUT offers degree programs from associate’s to doctorate level. Undergrads have seven online bachelor’s options: Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAC); BA Computer Science (BACS); BA Criminal Justice and Criminology (BACJC); BA Psychology (BAP); Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) in Business; BA with Multidisciplinary Major; Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Graduation requirements include completion of at least 128 credits.

San Antonio, Texas

University of the Incarnate Word (UIW, est. 1881) is a private, nonprofit institution associated with the Roman Catholic Church. Originally a women’s college, UIW is now co-ed, and is officially an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The educational offering integrates Judeo-Christian tradition and is the largest Catholic university in the state. Awards and recognition for UIW includes that from: Victory Media (Military Friendly School 2018 and previous years); Military Times (Best for Vets: Colleges 2017 and other years; Best for Vets: Business Schools 2016 and other years).

UIW offers certificate and degree (associate’s through doctorate level) programs — 80 in total. Undergrads have a choice of 19 online bachelor’s degree options, including concentrations and minors: Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS – requires previous completion of 18-30 credit hours); Bachelor of Arts in Administration (BAA); BA Human Resources (BAHR); BA Organizational Development (BAOD); Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with seven concentrations (Accounting, General Business, Information Systems, Marketing, Social Marketing, Management, Project Management); BS Leadership Studies (BSLS) with a required minor (seven choices online) and choice of 2nd minor or electives; BS Public Administration (BSPA). Graduation requirements include completing a minimum of 120 credits.

La Verne, California

University of La Verne (ULV, est. 1891) is a private, nonprofit institution with no religious affiliation. It serves students at nine campuses/ learning centers (including two military centers) plus online. ULV focuses on supporting both inclusivity and diversity, and integrates a value system that includes respect of individuals and humanity. Recognition and rankings for ULV include that from: National Jurist Magazine (2015 A+ rating for Diversity); Forbes magazine (America’s Top Colleges – top 20%); Washington Monthly (Best Bang for the Buck – #2 2015 private schools, and other years); U.S. News & World Report (Best Online Bachelor’s Programs 2016 – #1 statewide, #18 nationally, plus topical rankings; America’s Best Colleges – National Universities, top tier 2016 and five previous years).

ULV offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees, plus certificate programs. At present, online programs are for California-resident students only. Undergrads have 16 online bachelor’s degree options from which to choose: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BABA); Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology (BSCJC); BA Educational Studies (BAES) with optional concentration in one of 11 areas (Child Development, English, Fine Arts, Human Development, Languages and Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Kinesiology, Natural and Social Sciences, Special Education and Teacher Education); BS Information Technology (BSIT); BS Organizational Management (BSOM); BS Public Administration (BSPA). Courses are delivered in 10-week terms over four semesters yearly.

La Jolla, California

National University (NU, est. 1971) is a veteran-founded, private, nonprofit institution that is a member of the National University System). NU caters to adult students (20 locations plus online), and was recognized for this by achieving a top-20 spot on Washington Monthly’s first ever (2017) edition of their ranking of Best Colleges Serving Adult Learners. This ranking is based on seven criteria, including but not limited to: the percentage of students 25 and older at the college; services available for adult students; loan repayment rates of adult students five years after entering repayment; and four other factors.

NU offers associate’s through master’s degrees, plus certificate programs — over 100 programs in total. Undergrad students have approximately 27 online bachelor’s degree options available, depending on their state of residence. There are eight online study areas: Teaching and Education; Business and Marketing; Healthcare and Nursing; Social Sciences and Psychology; Engineering and Technology; Criminal Justice and Law; Arts and Humanities; Science and Math. Graduation requirements included completion of at least 180 quarter credits.

Riverside, California

California Baptist University (CBU, est. 1950) is a private nonprofit university founded by the California Southern Baptist Convention. CBU’s programs are faith-based and designed primarily for adult students. The university — a Yellow Ribbon Program member — has received a number of recognitions from U.S.News & World Report, including: Best Online Programs: Bachelor’s and Veterans Bachelor’s -2018/ multiple years; Best Colleges for Veterans; America’s Best Colleges: Regional Universities West – 2018/ multiple years; Best Value Schools – 2018/ multiple years; various topical graduate rankings including MBA and Education.

CBU offers associate through doctorate level degree programs (over 100 majors total), including 40+ online programs at the three higher levels. Undergrad students have 24 online bachelor’s degree options from which to choose. Topic areas: Accounting; Business Administration – Logistics and Operations ; Business Administration – Management; Christian Ministries; Communication Studies; Computer Information Technology; Criminal Justice; Early Childhood Studies; English; Graphic Design and Digital Media; Healthcare Administration and Management ; Human Services; Kinesiology; Liberal Studies; Marketing; Network Administration and Management; Nursing Degree Program RN-BSN; Organizational Leadership; Psychology; Public Administration; Public Health; Public Relations; Sociology; Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale (KU, est. 1977) is a private, nonprofit institution founded with the intent “to better serve adult learners” with career-focused educational programs. It now serves students (average age 27, 70% women) at 18 campuses plus online — including learning centers in five international cities. It is a top regional university, earning a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 edition of their Best Regional Colleges South report, and in other years, including a #1 ranking statewide for the 2014 edition.

Keiser offers associate’s through doctorate level degrees (over 100 fields of study), plus certificate programs. Undergrads have a choice of 19 online bachelor’s degree options, which includes Spanish language tracks for four of the study areas. Topics include: Accounting; Business Administration; Criminal Justice; Cyber Forensics/Information Security; Health Science; Health Services Administration; Homeland Security; Information Technology Management; Interdisciplinary Studies; Legal Studies; Management Information Systems; Nursing (RN to BSN, completion – requires associate’s degree in nursing); Political Science; Psychology; Public Safety Administration. Graduation requirements include completion of at least 120 credits. Classes run for four weeks each and are taken one at a time — an approach that allows students to focus on one course at a time.