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Liberty University Online Offers Tuition Rates Among the Lowest in the Country
Our goal is to help make your online degree decision easier by providing you with the facts upfront. Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 33% for affordability when compared to our leading online competitors, and we offer a variety of payment methods as well as discount opportunities. Most tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
Accreditation & Academics
Our online college degree programs are widely recognized for academic quality, affordability, and accessibility!
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Receiving accreditation is a process of external quality review for colleges, universities, and educational programs for quality assurance and quality improvement. As a Liberty student, you can be confident that you are receiving a quality education that is also customizable enough to fit your unique schedule and educational goals.
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)
Ranked in the Top 10% of Niche.com’s Best Online Schools in America
What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Other Highlights
Our Christian foundation ensures you are not only equipped with the knowledge and skills needed in your field, but also the values that will help you lead with integrity! Here is how we help you:
- Liberty University provides a variety of online college degree options as well as helpful faculty to ensure quality education and practical experience.
- Our online college degrees are designed to meet your needs by providing you with a flexible 8-week format and multiple starting points throughout the year.
- Earn credit through CLEP, DANTES, ICE, and AP examinations as well as from life experiences.
- Liberty University provides tools and resources such as easy-to-use widgets, phone and computer support, Microsoft 365, and academic support.
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Your GI Bill®, Tuition Assistance, and other military education benefits are designed to help you succeed both in military and civilian life, so we want to help you make the most of them.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts: $250 per credit hour for undergraduate, $275 per credit hour for graduate, and $275* or $300** per credit hour for doctoral courses (depending on your program)
- Divinity tuition block rates*** that allow you to pay no more than $2,475 per semester for graduate programs or $2,700 per semester for doctoral programs
- Application fee waivers for service members, veterans, and their spouses
- Additional discount for veterans who service in a civilian capacity as a First Responder****
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training for undergraduate programs
- A dedicated Office of Military Affairs, which can process your military given benefits like Tuition Assistance and GI Bill®
- Liberty University is a designated Purple Heart University, making it the first college or university in Virginia to receive the honor from the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) in recognition of a university’s support of military members, including veterans and their families.
*Military rate only applies to EdD and EdS programs and the Doctor of Ministry – Pastoral Counseling. Military students pursuing other doctoral programs will be charged the regular part-time/full-time doctoral tuition rate. The Post-BSN DNP-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Post-MSN DNP-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Post-Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner are excluded from the discounted military rate.
**For eligible current and former service members and their spouses. Learn more!
***Block rate = 9 to 15 credit hours for graduate programs (less than 9 or more than 15 credit hours for military benefits: $275/credit hour). Block rate = 7 to 15 credit hours for doctoral programs (less than 7 or more than 15 credit hours for military benefits: $395/credit hour). Block rates are dependent on the program of enrollment.
****Not applicable to certificates. Cannot be combined with the $300/credit hour doctoral military rate.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Contact Us!
Liberty University provides you with integral resources all the way through your online degree. Reach out to speak with an Admissions Counselor and see why Liberty University is right for you!
Liberty University Admissions Office Contact Information:
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Graduate:
Phone Support Hours of Operation:
- Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri.: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST
- Wed.: 8 a.m – 6 p.m. EST
- Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST
Live Chat Support Hours of Operation:
- Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
- Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST
Submitting Admissions Documents:
- Fax: (888) 301-3577
- Email: luoverify@liberty.edu
- Address: Liberty University Online Admissions Verification 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24515
