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Yes, CU is online and has approximately 80 online degrees, certificates, and endorsements at all program levels that distance learners can choose from. According to NCES data, 10% of undergrads and 18% of graduate students enroll solely online at CU. Most of CU's online programming is in education at the bachelor's, master's, and post-master's levels.

Online courses last eight weeks, and it generally takes full-time students two years to finish an associate degree, four for an online bachelor's degree, and two for an online master's degree. However, CU has a generous transfer policy. For example, bachelor's degree students can transfer in up to 72 credits previously earned at another accredited institution. This can save time and money.

CU holds spots in the top 10 on several of our rankings lists, such as #2 for Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Theology, #3 for Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Religious Studies, and #5 for Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Educational Leadership. 

CU is also institutionally accredited, which shows it makes sound financial decisions, offers high quality academic programming that meets federal standards, and continually works to improve the student experience.

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site. 

CU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges () to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctorate degrees, and certificates. It receives programmatic accreditation from organizations such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the International Accreditation Council for Business Education, and the Council on Social Work Education.

CU is known for having a military-friendly online program to help military members, veterans, and their families achieve higher education goals. Students can use Yellow Ribbon benefits to help pay for school. Additionally, active-duty, guard, and reserve military members pursuing their degrees may be eligible for reduced tuition costs at CU..

Since CU is also known as a faith-based institution, its courses are designed with Christian principles in mind. The Baptist faith is known for being conservative, and these views may be woven throughout CU's curriculum. CU also requires undergraduate students to take at least three to six credits in Christian studies as part of its general education requirements.

shows that CU's bachelor's degrees in registered nursing, general business, social work, and criminal justice provide the highest earnings. Graduates earn median annual salaries of approximately $64,300, $46,800, $38,400, and $36,200, respectively. 

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alums earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. CU has a low bachelor's salary score of 16 out of 100 possible points, and it only scores 12 for its master's degrees. 

Getting into CU is easy because it has an open admissions policy. This means that it accepts all applicants. When picking a college, choosing one with an open admission policy helps level the playing field so students have greater access to higher education. This can help students eager to attend college who may have performed poorly in high school. However, taking entrance exams may still be required for undergraduate students transferring less than 24 credit hours.

It's unknown what GPA you need to get into CU as an undergraduate since it has an open admission policy. However, graduate programs require minimum GPAs of 2.5 and higher, depending on the field of study. 

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, for undergraduate distance learners generally include the following:

• An application, though it's unclear if there's an application fee 
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• SAT/ACT scores if transferring less than 24 credits

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