Best online colleges in Utah
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Utah3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Utah.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT · Private nonprofitTop 10% for low debt
- Mostly online students
- 46% graduate
- 2
Midwives College of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT · Private nonprofit#14 in Utah
- Mostly online students
- 40% graduate
- 3
Nightingale College
Salt Lake City, UT · Private for-profit#15 in Utah
- Mostly online students
- 21% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Governors University | $12,548 | $11,116 | $60,615 | 46% |
| Midwives College of Utah | $37,278 | $21,054 | — | 40% |
| Nightingale College | $30,852 | $25,250 | $27,126 | 21% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.