Online Tuition Rates & Fees
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Tuition Rates & Fees
Standard Tuition (Fully Online Programs)
| Program | Rate per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate degrees and certificates (exceptions apply) | $559 per credit hour |
| Graduate degrees and certificates (exceptions apply) | $850 per credit hour |
Online Tuition Variances (Program-Specific)
| Program | Rate per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing | $375 per credit hour |
| Graduate Teacher Education Courses | $593 per credit hour |
| Master of Science in Health Administration | $530 per credit hour |
| Graduate Certificate in Business of Healthcare | $800 per credit hour |
| Graduate Certificate in Distilled Spirits Business | $800 per credit hour |
| Graduate Certificate in Horse Racing Industry Business | $800 per credit hour |
| Graduate Certificate in Franchise Management | $800 per credit hour |
| Graduate Certificate in Managerial Analytics | $800 per credit hour |
| Graduate Teacher Education Courses | $638 per credit hour |
Online Professional Programs (Bundled Tuition)
| Program | Rate per program |
|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | $38,500 per program |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics | $34,500 per program |
Military-Friendly® Tuition Rate
| Service member type | Rate per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Active-duty* service members and Coast Guard members (for most undergraduate and graduate programs) | $250 per credit hour – exceptions apply, see Military Tuition page for details |
| Qualifying members of the Reserve Component and National Guard eligible for Title X (Federal) TA | $250 per credit hour |
*Active-duty is defined as on orders for 180 days or more.
Online courses for students enrolled in non-online plan codes are charged at the same tuition rate as campus/in-person courses. Students are charged in full for online courses according to those rates even if taking a full-time course load. If you're receiving a tuition scholarship, please check the monetary value to determine whether the cost of online courses is covered.
Other fees may apply – for more information, please visit Bursar’s Office Bursar’s Office page.
Online Course Fee per Credit Hour
To enhance the online learning experience and further meet the needs of our students, all online courses are assessed a $10 per credit hour fee, approved by the Board of Trustees, effective Fall 2024. The Online Course Fee funds initiatives to enhance the quality assurance of online courses, support online success coaches and services for students, and provide access equity for all students.
Fee information can be found on the Bursar’s Office website. If you have questions regarding this fee, please contact online@louisville.edu.
Program-Related Fees
MAT (Special Education) and MAT (Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education) students are assessed a field and clinical teaching experience fee of $62.50 per semester, for 3 consecutive semesters, for a total of $187.50, in addition to regular program tuition.
All J. B. Speed School of Engineering online programs have a $25 per semester technology fee.
Courses at the 300/400 level in the undergraduate business programs incur a fee of $45 per course.
The online Bachelor of Social Work incurs additional costs ranging from $122 to $172 for the entirety of the program. The online Master of Science in Social Work incurs additional costs ranging between $200 and $800 throughout the entirety of the program.
Costs may include:
- Professional liability insurance
- Practicum insurance
- NASW annual membership
Actual costs depend on student’s insurance status, whether prerequisites are needed, number of years needed to complete the program, etc.
A Doctoral Candidacy (DOCT 600) course fee of $1,660 applies for all online Doctor of Social Work students, regardless of military status.
Note: These costs do not include textbooks. Textbook costs vary greatly between courses (as required by the respective instructors) so it is difficult to predict a total.
Courses participating in the Follett Access program allow students to receive all required course materials as part of their course registration. Required course materials are offered at a reduced price and billed upon registration in a participating course. These costs will show up as additional fees for any course participating in the program. You will see a notification in the Schedule of Courses for participating courses.
For more information, visit: Follett Access Fees
Students who are eligible under the following Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) and are admitted to the University of Louisville will have all tuition (except fees) waived
- KRS 164.284* (known as the Donovan Scholars)
- KRS 164.2841
- KRS 164.2842
- KRS 164.2845
- KRS 164.2847**
- KRS 164.505
- KRS 164.507
- KRS 164.515
*Exception: online course fee and mandatory bundled fees where applicable under the Kentucky Revised Statutes
**Exception: mandatory bundled fees where applicable under the Kentucky Revised Statutes
Cost of Attendance:
For additional information on educational expenses and the Cost of Attendance, please visit the Student Financial Aid Office’s website.
Do you have questions about tuition rates for your program of choice? We have answers! Contact us today at 800-871-8635 or online@louisville.edu.