
Tuition & Aid At Liberty, we won’t surprise you with hidden fees. We’ll clearly explain the price breakdown and why the fees you will pay are important.
Tuition Rates
How Much Does it Cost to Attend Liberty on Campus?
Knowing up-front what you’re paying for and why can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable about your investment. This overview of major college costs can give you an idea of what’s coming so you can create an accurate budget from the start.
Part-time (<12 Credits) Summer Tuition |
$845/Credit $455/ Credit |
Per Credit Hour | $560/Credit |
For a more detailed cost breakdown, view the 2025-26 Cost of Attendance Allowances.
Graduate Program Specific Rates
- School of Divinity (Full-time): Block rate $2,850 per semester (9-15 credit hours)
- Part time: $410/credit hour* (less than 9 or more than 15 credit hours per semester)
- School of Law (Full-time): $43,150 per academic year*
- Part-time: $1,440 per credit hour
- Master of Biomedical Sciences: $5,985/$11,970 ($665/credit hour)*
- Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.): $16,500/$33,000 ($1,100/credit hour)
- College of Osteopathic Medicine: $51,170 per academic year*
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Public Health, and PhD Programs: $650 per credit hour
- Grad Student Activity Fee: $305 per semester
*Some programs may have additional costs, fees, or discounts.
Need more details?
If you have any questions or need more information, please send in a request for information, call us at (800) 543-5317, or email admissions@liberty.edu.
Top 25% for Affordability
Over the last 7 years, Liberty has only raised its tuition costs by less than 4% – ranking its residential, undergraduate tuition rates in the top 25% for affordability among its leading private, residential competitors.
What’s Covered?
What Does Tuition Cover?
Your tuition at Liberty University will cover everything you’d expect from a competitive academic institution: faculty, lectures, tutors, study spaces, support services, IT support, state-of-the-art facilities, use of the library, etc. Anything that is academically related but not degree-specific is covered by your tuition.
Other expenses beyond tuition can include:
Room and Board
Transportation
Books
Allowances
2025-2026 Cost of Attendance Allowances
Liberty University Student Financial Services establishes the annual cost of attendance allowances to help students and their families prepare financially for the academic year. The below allowances for residential students are estimates and may vary depending on students’ individual spending decisions. These allowances are “indirect” meaning, they are not charged directly to student accounts. Direct charges that are applied to student accounts are listed below in the Residential Program Costs sections.
Undergraduate
Graduate
School of Law
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Cost of Attendance Allowance Definitions
Living Expenses (Food and Housing)
Fees
Loan Fees
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment
Computer Purchase
Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses
Transportation
Additional Costs
Ranked the #4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.

Additional Costs
On-Campus Fees
Activity Fee
$870 per year
Liberty’s activity fee includes a gym membership, outdoor gear rentals, skiing at Snowflex, and entry to athletic events—plus more!
Health Fee
$340 per year
Our Student Health Center offers on-campus care, including clinics, X-rays, lab work, and counseling, all covered by the health fee.
Course Fees
Vary by program
Some programs have fees for tools like software, equipment, or licensing to support hands-on learning. These ensure you’re prepared with real-world, industry-standard resources.
Miscellaneous Fees
- Late FCI fee ($150)
- Payment plan participation fee ($50)
- Replacement ID fee ($25)
- Failed payment processing fee ($35)
- Degree completion application fee ($100)
- Withdrawal fee ($50)
- Optional testing fees: CLEP ($135), ICE ($130)
- Vehicle Registration Fee (optional) ($300)
Finacial Aid
Scholarships & Aid
Liberty offers a wide variety of institutional scholarships, both need-based and merit-based, to help you pay for school — you can even receive $2,000 just for sending in your Enrollment Deposit on time.
SCHOLARSHIPS | AWARDS PER YEAR (up to amount) | 4-YEAR TOTAL |
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Early Deposit Award (EDA)* | $2,000 (year one) | $2,000 |
Liberty Champion Award (increases each year)** |
$1,000 (year one) | $8,000 |
Middle America Scholarship (MAS)*** |
$4,224 (average award) | $16,900 |
Liberty Academic Scholarship | $4,925 (average award) | $19,700 |
Total | $12,150 | $46,600 |
- All scholarships listed are for full-time, degree-seeking residential undergraduate students only.
- All scholarships listed are based on the 2025-26 academic year.
- *The EDA offers up to $2,000 toward the student’s first year for fall applicants and up to $1,000 toward the student’s first semester for spring applicants. Award amount is based on when the Enrollment Deposit is submitted.
- **Eligibility is based on the Student Aid Index, determined by the FAFSA.
- ***The MAS is a need-based aid for families that typically earn $35,000-$95,000 per year.