Chartered in the 1964, Nova Southeastern University is the country's seventh largest independent, non-profit university. In 1972, the university instituted distance learning programs and is the Online Education Database's number one online college of 2009. Nova Southeastern University's distance learning programs include off-campus learning, online degree programs and traditional correspondence learning.
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida 33314
800-541-6682
nova.edu
Dr. Pat Robertson established Regent University in 1978, and it is now a leading Christian college in the United States. Ranked number two on the OEDb 2009 list of top online schools, Regent University is a member of the Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership providing a college education for naval officers. Regent offers associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and military online distance learning programs.
Regent University
1000 Regent University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
757-352-4127
regent.edu
Champlain College, founded in 1878 is one of U.S. News' top colleges of 2010 and OEDb's third ranked top online colleges of 2009. Champlain offers distance education for different levels of education. Distance learning students can complete a certificate program, associate's, bachelor's or master's degree.
Champlain College
163 South Willard Street
Burlington, VT 05402
802-860-2700
champlain.edu
OEDb's fourth best online school of 2009 is Upper Iowa University. Upper Iowa mixes traditional and current distance learning programs with their independent correspondence study and online learning programs. Upper Iowa's distance online learning program offers 17 majors in undergraduate degree programs and three master's degree programs.
Upper Iowa University
605 Washington Street
Fayette, IA 54142
800-553-4150
uiu.edu
R.G. LeTourneau founded LeTourneau University in 1946; it ranks as the fifth top online college on OEDb's 2009 online college rankings. According to LeTourneau University, the college is also recognized by U.S. News and World News as one of "America's Best Colleges". LeTourneau's online distance learning programs offer state of Texas teaching certification, associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs.
LeTourneau University - Admissions
P.O Box 7001
Longview, TX 75607
800-759-8811
letu.edu
In 1971, the late Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. founded the Christian-based, Liberty University. Liberty University began providing distance education in 1985 and ranks number six in OEDb's 2009 list of top online colleges. Liberty University offers online programs for completing high school, associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
Liberty University
1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg, VA 24502
434-582-2000
liberty.edu
Phoenix's Grand Canyon University, founded in 1949 is OEDb's seventh best online college of 2009. This Christian university offers online bachelor's and master's degrees. Students can complete a major in education, nursing & health sciences, business or liberal arts.
Grand Canyon University
3300 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
602-639-7500
gcu.edu
Dickinson State University, founded in 1918 is OEDb's eighth top online college of 2009. Dickinson offers online distance education through its Office of Extended Learning. Distance learning students can earn an associate's or bachelor's degree in any of their eight programs and take on a minor.
Dickinson State University
291 Campus Drive
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-483-2507
dickinsonstate.edu
In 1995, 19 U.S. governors, members of the Western Governors Association founded Western Governors University. This is the first university created by governors of several states and has been featured on NBC Nightly News and Time Magazine as well as ranking number nine on OEDb's 2009 top online colleges. Western Governors University has four academic colleges offering bachelor's and master's degrees along with three postgraduate teaching licensing programs.
Western Governors University
4001 South 700 East
Suite 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
801-274-3280
wgu.edu
Founded in 1888, Salem International University holds OEDb's tenth best online college of 2009. Online distance learning mimics the self-paced format of traditional correspondence learning allowing students to take one class at a time if they choose classes starting every month. Salem offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration. Students can also earn a bachelor's in Information Technology.
Salem International University
223 West Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
888-235-5024
online.salemu.edu