Liberty University Online Tuition and Fees Most of our tuition rates rank in the top 33% for affordability and have been frozen for 9 years through June 2025!
Locked-in low rates – for 9 years and counting
As a nonprofit institution, Liberty University strives to keep costs affordable for you. Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 33% for affordability when compared to our leading online competitors and have been frozen for 9 years through June 2025!
| Part-time | $455/hour |
| Military | $250/hour |
| Part-time | $615/hour |
| Military | $275/hour |
| Graduate Military | $2,475/semester |
| Doctoral Military | $2,700/semester |
| Part-time | $650/hour |
| Military | as low as $300/hour |
The above figures are general rates. For more specific program rates, please see below.
| Program Specific Rates: 2023-2025 | Full-time per hour | Part-time per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $390 | $455 |
| Graduate | $565 | $615 |
| RN to BSN., RN to BSN – Global Studies | $330 | $330 |
| BSN – MSN (Dual Degree)1 | $460 | $520 |
| Ed.D in Community Care and Counseling | $595 | $650 |
| Master of Education / Master of Arts in Teaching2 | $415 | $615 |
| Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences3 | $605 | $605 |
| Liberty Theological Seminary Master’s Programs | $2,750 block rate | $395 |
| Liberty Theological Seminary D.Min. and Ph.D. Programs4 | $2,750 block rate | $395 |
| Doctoral Programs and Ed.S. | $595 | $650 |
| DNP-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN and Post-BSN)5 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health5 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice | $595 | $650 |
| Military Undergraduate | $250 | $250 |
| Military Seminary Master’s | $2,475 block rate | $275 |
| Military Graduate/Ed.D., Ed.S., D.Min. Programs6 | $275 | $275 |
| Military Graduate/Doctorate7 | $300 | $300 |
Special Program Rates
K-12 Online Academy
$549/Full-year course
LUOA Discount: Parents who attend Liberty University Online may be eligible to receive a 10% tuition discount for their child to enroll with Liberty University Online Academy.8
Wilmington School of the Bible
$120/Hour
¹B.S.N.-M.S.N. (Dual Degree) – The B.S.N.-M.S.N. Dual Degree program is formatted in a way in which students enrolled specifically in this program will earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing concurrently.
²Master of Education and Master of Arts in Teaching Programs – Applicable to School of Education programs only. Does not include School of Behavioral Sciences programs
3Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences – This program will no longer be accepting new enrollees beginning in Fall 2018.
⁴School of Divinity D.Min. and Ph.D. – Rawlings School of Divinity Doctor of Ministry students and Rawlings School of Divinity Ph.D students enrolled between 1 and 6.99 credit hours will be charged the part-time tuition rate of $395 per credit hour. Students enrolled between 7 and 15 credit hours will be charged the block rate of $2,750. Any credit hours above 15 will be charged at the $395 part-time rate. In addition, the Ed.D. in Christian Leadership (DECL-EDD-D) does not qualify for the School of Divinity block or part time rates. Students in this program are charged the standard full time and part time rates for online Doctoral programs.
⁵Post Graduate Certificates in Psychiatric Mental Health – Beginning Spring 2022, students will pay a flat rate of $1,200 per credit hour, as opposed to separate part-time and full-time rates. Those who have begun coursework in the Fall 2021 term or earlier, will be grandfathered into the previous full-time/part-time tuition rate. If a student breaks enrollment or graduates, they will be updated to the new flat tuition rate when they re-enroll. Please note that the flat rate means that new students in these programs will not be eligible for the military discount..
⁶Military Graduate/Ed.D., Ed.S., D.Min. Programs – The doctorate military rate only applies to the Education Doctoral (Ed.D. and Ed.S.) programs and the following Doctoral Certificate programs: Executive Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction, Executive Certificate in Higher Education Administration, and Executive Certificate in School Administration and Supervision. Military students pursuing other doctorate programs will be charged the regular (part-time/full-time) doctorate tuition rates. Doctoral military students enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry: Pastoral Counseling will be assessed the $275 military rate for 1 to 6.99 credit hours, or over 15 credit hours. Students enrolled in this program for 7 to 15 credit hours will be assessed a military block rate of $1,925.
⁷Military Graduate to Doctoral tuition – Beginning in Fall 2020, when you complete a graduate degree through Liberty – including the nested 21-hour advanced/executive certificates – and you continue your studies into specific doctoral programs within 2 academic years of graduation, you will receive a reduced tuition rate of just $300 per credit hour. The $300 tuition rate only applies to active service members, eligible veterans, and spouses who are new to an eligible doctoral program in Fall 2020 or after. DoD employees are not eligible for the discounted tuition rate at the doctoral level. Both Ed.S. and Ed.D. programs will retain a tuition rate of $275 per credit hour.
8 LUOA Discount only applicable to tuition for non-dual enrollment courses with Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA). Students must be new to LUOA and enrolled in full-time courses to be eligible. At least one parent must have completed a course with Liberty University Online (LUO) within the last 24 months to be eligible. This LUO Parent Discount is not stackable with other discounts. Contact LUOA for further details and to see if your family is eligible.
2024-2025 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 online 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. These indirect charges are factored into your financial aid budget to ensure you can apply for enough aid for the academic year to assist with educational and living expenses. You will also see these indirect charges listed on your Financial Aid Offers. Direct charges that are applied to student accounts are listed above in the Online Program Costs sections.
| Allowance Type | Full Time | Half Time |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (Off Campus) | $8,090 | $8,090 |
| Housing (Off Campus with Parent) | $4,276 | $4,276 |
| Food | $3,110 | $3,110 |
| Fees | $698 | $698 |
| Loan Fees (Graduate/Doctoral Students) | $112 | $112 |
| Books, Supplies, and Course Materials1 | $1,332 | $666 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses | $3,418 | $3,418 |
| Transportation | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Allowances in this chart are based on a student attending the online program at either a full-time or half-time enrollment status for 9 months of enrollment, typically the Fall and Spring semesters.
1 The Books, Supplies, and Course Materials allowance for online undergraduate students will be factored in at a decreased rate, because their Inclusive Access charges are waived.
Costs of Attendance Allowance Definitions
Discounts
Liberty University is committed to providing world-class education and helping students achieve their educational goals. See if you qualify for these extra discounts.
First Responder
A 25% tuition discount and personalized service throughout your experience.
Scholarship Opportunities
Making College More Affordable
Scholarships designed to help gain financial support through academic or other achievements.
Financing Options
Interest-free payment plans
We offer you the option of a monthly payment plan to pay any remaining balance on your student account.
Potential Program Fees
| Fee Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 (deferred) |
| Technology fee | $349 per semester |
| Late Financial Check-In fee | $150 |
| Payment plan participation | $50 per plan |
| Portfolio assessment fee | $100 |
| Degree Completion Application fee | $100 for degrees and $50 for certificates |
| Course Fees | View the course fees chart |
Additional Definitions
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Graduate
Postgraduate and Doctoral
Liberty Theological Seminary Master’s Programs
Liberty Theological Seminary D.Min. and Ph.D. Programs
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