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Tuition Basics

Fixed tuition, no surprises.

Pay one flat, affordable rate from the moment you enroll to the day you graduate.

Set costs you can count on

Fixed, affordable tuition from start to finish

While education costs have risen an average of 2.6% every year in the U.S., we remain committed to locking in your tuition.

Undergrad

$398

Tuition cost per credit

Cost per credit applies to both associate and bachelor's degrees as well as undergraduate certificate programs.

Master's

$698

Tuition cost per credit

MAEd and MSN, as well as master’s certificate programs, have a lower cost per credit. Get more details on each program page.

Doctoral

$810

Tuition cost per credit

Doctoral programs are offered online and currently don’t have an in-person residency requirement.

Tuition comparison

A straightforward approach to paying for school

Predictable and transparent tuition that gives you peace of mind.

See how our Bachelor of Science in Business degree program stacks up tuition-wise, to other colleges.

  1. Bachelor's
  2. Master's
University Cost per credit Credits per course Tuition per course Total program length in credits Length of course in weeks Fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $398 Credits per course 3 Tuition per course $1,194 Total program length in credits 120 Length of course in weeks 5 Fees One fee per course Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $357/$411* Credits per course 3-6 Tuition per course $1,071-$2,466 Total program length in credits 180 Length of course in weeks 10 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $514 Credits per course 2-4 Tuition per course $1,028-$2,056 Total program length in credits 124 Length of course in weeks 8 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $477 Credits per course 4 Tuition per course $1,908 Total program length in credits 120 Length of course in weeks 7-8 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $371 Credits per course 5-6 Tuition per course $1,855-$2,226 Total program length in credits 180 Length of course in weeks 10 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $320 Credits per course 3 Tuition per course $960 Total program length in credits 120 Length of course in weeks 8 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $328.89 Credits per course 4.5 Tuition per course $1,480 Total program length in credits 180 Length of course in weeks 11 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee

*$357 per 1000-2000 level credit; $411 per 3000-4000 level credit

Data pulled on March 7, 2022

University Cost per credit Credits per course Tuition per course Total program length in credits Length of course in weeks Fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $698 Credits per course 3 Tuition per course $2,094 Total program length in credits 36 Length of course in weeks 6 Fees One fee per course Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $805 Credits per course 4-5 Tuition per course $3,220-$4,025 Total program length in credits 45 Length of course in weeks 10 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $776 Credits per course 3 Tuition per course $2,328 Total program length in credits 39 Length of course in weeks 8 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $622 Credits per course 2-4 Tuition per course $1,244-$2,488 Total program length in credits 46 Length of course in weeks 8 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $485 Credits per course 4 Tuition per course $1,940 Total program length in credits 60 Length of course in weeks 6 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $627 Credits per course 3 Tuition per course $1,881 Total program length in credits 30 Length of course in weeks 10 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee
Cost per credit $663.33 Credits per course 4.5 Tuition per course $2,985 Total program length in credits 45 Length of course in weeks 11 Fees Multiple fees Tuition Guarantee

Data pulled on March 7, 2022

Source of data: For each institution, the data are publicly available in multiple locations, including Academic Catalogs, Program pages, Tuition and fees pages, and syllabi. All data are publicly available on the websites. 

Certain licensure programs and coursework in other degree programs may have additional fees. Please check with your advisor or course catalog for additional info.

Learn what our guarantee means for you

Your degree plan should be predictable and simple to understand. So, we made it that way.

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Ways to pay

Find more than one option to help you pay for your education.

Learn about federal financial aid

From tuition to living expenses, financial aid helps with grant money and low-interest loans..

Learn about federal grants and loans

Employer assistance

Your employer may help pay for some of your degree program. See if they offer employer-sponsored tuition assistance, benefits, or reimbursement programs.

See how your employer may help

Apply for scholarships now

We believe scholarships aren’t just for the chosen few, so we’re making more opportunities accessible to working adults. Now, starting with your first course, every new, qualifying student is awarded up to $3,000.

View all scholarships

Military or veteran benefits

If you qualify, you may be able to use Veterans education benefits, or Department of Defense Tuition assistance to help pay for school.

Learn about military benefits

did you know?

In addition to the payment options described above, you can also make a personal contribution towards your tuition. Contributing directly to your education costs is a great way to reduce the need for loans and future debt. We accept a variety of convenient payment methods such as e-checks and credit cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can lock in your tuition at one price from start to finish of your program. So, you can count on your tuition to be as dependable as your education.

Yes! Our locked-in Tuition Guarantee applies no matter how you choose to learn.

All students are eligible and will receive this locked-in tuition until they graduate from their program.

  • Absolutely nothing. There are zero eligibility requirements.
  • If you’re a current student on an existing scholarship or tuition agreement, it is also available to you, but you may decide your current offer meets your needs. Please call our finance team to discuss your options.

Yes! Life happens. We get it. Remember, your tuition is locked in until you graduate from your program.

Yes! Once you transfer eligible prior credits, your tuition will be locked-in for any remaining credits until you graduate from your program.

As a military student, you currently enjoy a special, lower rate for active duty personnel. However, should you move out of active duty status, you can transition to our guarantee program.

Yes. In addition to lowered, locked-in tuition, you can also take advantage of an exclusive alumni offer to save on another degree.

As a graduate from an accredited college or university, you won’t just get our lowered, locked-in tuition. You’ll also have access to a special tuition rate on your bachelor’s degree.

As a graduate from an accredited college or university, you won’t just get our lowered, locked-in tuition. You’ll also have access to a special tuition rate on your bachelor’s degree.

Start a conversation about your future with an enrollment representative today.

Start a conversation about your future with an enrollment representative today.

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