College Tuition and Financing Information
As a non-profit institution, Liberty University offers the lowest tuition rates among top online universities. Additionally, scholarships and flexible payment plans make Liberty's low tuition rates even more affordable.
Liberty University Online cares about your education, and we are committed to helping you navigate the financial aid process smoothly. If you have any questions or concerns about your financial needs, our highly trained staff is available to personally answer your questions and get you on the fast track toward accomplishing your educational and life goals! For more information regarding financial aid, visit Liberty’s Financial Aid Homepage.
General Tuition Rates: 2012-2013
Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013
| Part-time per hour rate* | Full-time per hour rate* | |
| Undergraduate | $365 | $325 |
| Graduate | $505 | $465 |
| PhD and Doctorate | $540 | $495 |
| Seminary |
$305 |
$2,350 (Block rate) $2,250 (Block rate for military students) |
| Military | $250 | $250 |
General Tuition Rates: 2013-2014
Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Summer 2014
| Part-time per hour rate* | Full-time per hour rate* | |
| Undergraduate | $385 | $340 |
| Graduate | $535 | $490 |
| PhD and Doctorate | $570 | $520 |
| Seminary |
$320 |
$2,350 (Block rate) $2,250 (Block rate for military students) |
| Military | $250 | $250 |
Special Program Tuition Rates: 2012-2013
| LUOA/EDGE | $495 per course |
| Willmington School of the Bible | $94 per credit hour |
| Liberty Home Bible Institute | $1,250 for entire program |
Special Program Tuition Rates: 2013-2014
| LUOA/EDGE | $495 per course |
| Willmington School of the Bible | $99 per credit hour |
| Liberty Home Bible Institute | $1,250 for entire program |
Additional Definitions
| Undergraduate | Part-time rate if taking 11 hours or less |
| Graduate | Part-time if taking 8 hours or less |
| PhD and Doctorate | Part-time if taking 5 hours or less |
| Seminary |
Block rate = 9 to 15 credit hours (less than 9 or more than 15 credit hours: $305/credit hour) *Seminary cap is not available for the Doctorate in Ministry, PhD in Theology and Apologetics and the MA in Ethnomusicology. |
| Military | $250 discount applies to all Associates, Bachelors, and Masters level programs, as well as the Doctorate of Education. Eligibility for Military discounts |
| Emergency Response Personel (ERP) | 25% Discount on tuition on all Associates, Bachelors, and Graduate level programs. Elligibility for the ERP discount |
Liberty University Online & Intensive Fees: 2012-2013
| Application/re-application fee | $50 1-time fee (non-refundable) |
| Technology fee |
$175 per term |
| Technology fee (D.Min) | $20 per hour |
| Financial Check-In late payment fee | $125 |
| Payment plan participation | $45 per term |
| MA Counseling assessment fee | $50 |
| On-campus intensive fee | $25 per course |
| Enrollment adjustment fee | $30 |
| Portfolio assessment fee | $100 |
| Graduation fee | $100 (The Graduation Application fee will automatically be assessed by the Student Accounts Office near the time of the Graduation Application, not degree conferral.) |
| Fall 2012 Online Course Fees | Click here to review course fees chart |
Contact Liberty’s Financial Aid Office:
(434) 582-2270 or (888) 583-5704
(434) 582-2053 (Fax)
