Tuition Overview
$395/hour
$250/hour
$650-$799/hour
$495/hour
$650-$871/hour
$495/hour
Introducing Locked-In Tuition.
Once you enroll in your degree program at ACU Online, our Locked-In Tuition plan guarantees you’ll pay the same price for your entire program.
Online Bachelor’s Degree and Undergraduate Certificate Tuition and Fees
Our 15 online undergraduate degree programs and four certificates follow the same affordable tuition and fee structure. The tuition per credit hour for undergraduate programs is $395, with an additional $300 resource fee per session.
Online Master’s Degree Tuition and Fees
Each of our 17 online master’s degree programs carries individualized tuition per credit hour rates to reflect the excellence in teaching and resources dedicated to your educational advancement.
| Online Master’s Programs | Tuition Per Credit Hour | Estimated Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Christian Ministry | $798 | $38,504*** |
| Master of Arts in Conflict Management & Resolution | $650 | $25,800 |
| Master of Arts in Conflict Management & Resolution (with residency) | $650 | $26,400 |
| Master of Arts in Global Service | $798 | $38,504*** |
| Master of Business Administration, MBA | $650 | $25,800 |
| Master of Divinity, M.Div | $798 | $56,656 |
| Master of Education in Higher Education, M.Ed. | $650 | $23,650 |
| Master of Education in Instruction & Learning, M.Ed. | $600 | $20,000 |
| Master of Healthcare Administration, MHA | $650 | $25,800 |
| Master of Marriage & Family Therapy, MMFT | $799** | $47,192 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology | $650 | $25,800 |
| Master of Science in Management | $650 | $21,500 |
| Master of Science in Nutrition | $650 | $27,950 |
| Master of Science in Organizational Development | $650 | $25,800 |
| Master of Science in Precision Medicine | $650 | $24,750 |
| Master of Science in Sports Leadership | $650 | $21,500 |
| Master of Theological Studies, MTS | $798 | $28,928*** |
Online Doctoral Degree Tuition
ACU offers four doctoral degree programs. The tuition per credit hour corresponds with the resources and expertise that you will receive as an ACU graduate student.
| Online Doctorate Programs | Tuition Per Credit Hour | Estimated Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP | $650 | $12,900 |
| Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Ed.D | $767 | $53,220**** |
| Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, Ed.D | $767 | $53,220**** |
| Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP | $871 | $37,969 |
| Education Specialist in Organizational Leadership, Ed.S. | $767 | $30,012 |
Online Certificate Tuition
You can pursue the next phase of your career through one of ACU’s eleven online certificate programs. With an average tuition per credit hour of just $650, inclusive of those programs with a residency component, these certificates remain competitively low cost while preparing you to stand out in your field.
| Online Certificate Programs | Tuition Per Credit Hour | Estimated Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Business Analytics | $650 | $8,600 |
| Certificate in Conflict Management (with residency) | $650 | $11,350 |
| Certificate in Conflict Management for Educators (with residency) | $650 | $11,350 |
| Certificate in Conflict Management for Church Leaders (with residency) | $650 | $11,350 |
| Certificate in Cybersecurity | $650 | $10,750 |
| Certificate in Healthcare Administration | $650 | $10,750 |
| Certificate in Healthcare Collaboration & Conflict Management (with residency) | $650 | $11,350 |
| Certificate in Practical Ministry | $499 | $8,982 |
| Certificate in Precision Medicine | $650 | $10,750 |
| Certificate in Precision Medicine Administration | $650 | $10,750 |
| Certificate in Precision Medicine Analytics | $650 | $10,750 |
* Includes $200 resource fee for graduate courses per session ($400 per semester), $300 resource fee for undergraduate courses per session ($600 per semester).
** Internship courses are $470 per credit hour.
***Estimated total cost includes a one-time orientation fee of $200.
****Total tuition may vary depending on a number of factors, including the number of dissertation hours required to complete the dissertation. Any dissertation work needed beyond the required six credit hours would necessitate enrollment in dissertation continuation courses. Continuation course enrollment is $767 per course.
Some programs with prerequisites may incur additional fees. All tuition prices are subject to change.
Bootcamps
To enable you to satisfy prerequisite requirements for some graduate programs, ACU offers six non-credit-bearing online “bootcamp” courses to get you up to speed on the necessary technical and academic standards before enrolling in the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Information Technology and Master of Science in Management programs.
| Bootcamps | Tuition Per Credit Hour | Estimated Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Non-credit bearing | $500 |
| Databases | Non-credit bearing | $500 |
| Economics | Non-credit bearing | $500 |
| Networking | Non-credit bearing | $500 |
| Programming | Non-credit bearing | $500 |
| Statistics | Non-credit bearing | FREE |
Scholarships for Online Students
ACU Online students have full access to ACU’s financial aid and may become eligible for scholarships that help offset the overall costs of your education and reward your commitment to continued virtual learning. Certain programmatic ACU scholarships as well as private outside scholarships are also available.