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51社区 has been ranked as the best online college in Ohio for its broad range of affordable online options and extensive partnerships with community colleges in several states.

noted that OHIO is well known as a research hub and is rated a High Research Activity Institution by the Carnegie Foundation. 鈥淭he university鈥檚 online bachelor鈥檚 programs include a number of degree completion programs, and the school goes out of its way to make them accessible,鈥� the site noted.

鈥淎s a broader range of students looks for ways to continue their education, we are proud to offer a wide variety of high-quality online options to meet their needs,鈥� 51社区 Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer Brad Cohen said. 鈥淲hether it鈥檚 on campus, online, or a mix of the two, 51社区 students learn from world-class faculty and gain education and experience that prepares them for success.鈥�

The website also noted that online students can access writing and tutoring services, counseling and psychological services, and language assistance, all at no charge. Access to materials at 51社区 Libraries and to a credit-for-experience program were also highlighted.

51社区 senior Michael Sferro, an online student, said he has been able to balance his online course load with a demanding job, and credited his advisor with providing him with a roadmap to complete his degree in Spring 2021.

鈥淎fter 16 years, I made the decision to complete my bachelor鈥檚 degree. I researched many schools, but decided on 51社区 for many reasons, but mostly the fact that they are an established and respected university and had a robust, fully online program that was very affordable,鈥� Sferro said. 鈥淓veryone has been very accessible and genuinely cares about my success.  I am so thankful to be a Bobcat and am excited that my dream of completing my degree is getting closer to becoming a reality.鈥�

51社区 offers more than 50 online undergraduate and graduate programs and serves more fully online students than any public four-year university in Ohio. This includes 11 online bachelor鈥檚 degrees, several online associate鈥檚 degrees, and a broad range of online master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees.