Liberty University is a Christian Evangelical university. It was founded in 1971 by Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. Liberty University was accredited in 1980 by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university has a diverse selection of programs offered online, including high school, associate degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctoral and postgraduate degree programs. Online degree programs offered by Liberty University include accounting, business, criminal justice, education, management information systems, nursing, psychology and religion. As of 2010, Liberty University did not offer institutional scholarships. Financial aid available to qualifying students includes outside scholarships, military and veterans' benefits, grants and loans. Liberty University offers a discount of 25 percent off the cost of tuition to police officers, firefighters, EMT personnel, corrections officers and Civil Air Patrol personnel. Liberty Union also offers payment plan options. Best Online Colleges ranked Liberty University third in the top 2010 ranking of online universities.
Liberty University
1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg, VA 24502
877-298-9615
liberty.edu
Grand Canyon University was accredited in 1968 by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Financial aid available to qualifying students includes scholarships, military and veterans' benefits, grants and loans. Grand Canyon University offers a separate set of scholarships for online students. According to its website, Grand Canyon University offers a "values-based education emphasizing Community, Character, and Citizenship in the context of a Christian worldview." Online degree programs offered by Grand Canyon University include programs in education, nursing and health sciences, business, and liberal arts. Best Online Colleges ranked Grand Canyon University seventh in the top 2010 ranking of online universities.
Grand Canyon University
3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85017
800-486-9907
online.gcu.edu
Benedictine University was accredited in 1958 by the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1887, Benedictine University was founded in Chicago as St. Procopius College by Benedictine monks. In 1901, St. Procopius College moved from Chicago to Lisle, Illinois. In 1968, the college changed its name to Benedictine University. At Benedictine University, Catholic and Benedictine traditions are incorporated into the educational setting. Financial aid available to qualifying students includes scholarships, military and veterans' benefits, work-study programs and grants and loans. Benedictine University offers a doctorate degree program online in higher education and organizational change. Best Online Colleges ranked Benedictine University tenth in the top 2010 ranking of online universities.
Benedictine University
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
630-829-6000
ben1.reachlocal.com
Saint Leo University was accredited in 1967 by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Saint Leo University is the oldest Catholic university in Florida. According to its website, Saint Leo University emphasizes the “moral consciousness that recognizes the dignity, value and gifts of all people.” Saint Leo offers associate degree programs in business administration, criminal justice and liberal arts. The school also offers bachelor’s degree programs in business administration, criminal justice, human resource management, liberal arts, psychology, computer information systems and health care management. Financial aid available to qualifying students includes scholarships, military and veterans' educational benefits, grants and loans. According to Best Online Colleges, Saint Leo University was ranked thirteenth among secular and nonsecular online colleges.
Saint Leo University
Center for Online Learning
32223 Michigan Avenue
San Antonio, FL 33576
888-875-8265
saintleo.com