Online Tuition & Costs
Going back to college is a big decision—you’re looking for the right environment, the right degree, the right location. And then there’s the cost to consider. We know you’re juggling a lot, and we’re here to help make things easier.
If you have questions, we have answers. You don’t even need to apply first. Our dedicated financial aid counselors are happy to help.
We promise—they’re good. In fact, many students end up being able to attend SWU with little or no upfront costs. When you’re ready, they’ll work to develop a custom financial aid package just for you.
College may be more affordable than you think.
2025-2026 Academic Years Tuition and Fees
(July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
| Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition - Undergraduate (per credit hour) | 462 |
| Tuition - Graduate - Counseling (per credit hour) | 513 |
| Tuition - Graduate - Business (per credit hour) | 605 |
| Tuition - Graduate - Education (per credit hour) | 482 |
| Tuition - Doctorate of Business (per credit hour) | 665 |
| Tuition - Doctorate of Education (per credit hour) | 665 |
| Ed.D. Dissertation Continuation Course (per credit hour) | 665 |
| Audit Fee (per credit hour) | 114 |
| Clinical for Student Teaching | 270 |
| Credit/Debit Card Fee | 2.85% domestic, 4.25% international |
| CLEP/DSST (Dantes) Fee | 50 |
| Diploma Reorder Fee | 50 |
| Directed Study Fee (per credit hour) | 300 |
| Education Practicum Fee-Undergraduate | 170 |
| Education Practicum Fee-Graduate | 450 |
| Finance Charge — 2-pay, 3-pay, 4-pay | 50 |
| Masters in Counseling Fee | 15 |
| Pre-Clinical for Student Teaching | 220 |
| Returned Check/E-Check Fee | 32 |
| Science Lab Fee | 75 |
| Student Resource Fee (per term) | 410 |
| Transcript Fee | 10 |
| Tuition Late Fee | 50 |
2024-2025 Academic Years Tuition and Fees
(July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
| Fees | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | 25 |
| Tuition - Undergraduate (per credit hour) | 450 |
| Tuition - Graduate - Counseling (per credit hour) | 500 |
| Tuition - Graduate - Business (per credit hour) | 590 |
| Tuition - Graduate - Education (per credit hour) | 470 |
| Tuition - Doctorate of Business (per credit hour) | 650 |
| Tuition - Doctorate of Education (per credit hour) | 650 |
| Ed.D. Dissertation Continuation Course (per credit hour) | 650 |
| Audit Fee (per credit hour) | 106 |
| Clinical for Student Teaching | 270 |
| Credit/Debit Card Fee | 2.85% domestic, 4.25% international |
| CLEP/DSST (Dantes) Fee | 50 |
| Diploma Reorder Fee | 50 |
| Directed Study Fee (per credit hour) | 300 |
| Doctorate Dissertation Fee | 200 |
| Education Practicum Fee-Undergraduate | 170 |
| Education Practicum Fee-Graduate | 450 |
| Finance Charge — 2-pay, 3-pay, 4-pay | 50 |
| Masters in Counseling Fee | 15 |
| Pre-Clinical for Student Teaching | 220 |
| Returned Check/E-Check Fee | 32 |
| Science Lab Fee | 75 |
| Student Resource Fee (per term) | 400 |
| Transcript Fee | 10 |
| Tuition Late Fee | 50 |
Transient students pay the same credit hour rate as degree-seeking students for online courses.
Additional course fees may be assessed depending on the program or the course the student is enrolled in. If an online student takes an on-campus course, additional course fees may also apply. Please refer to the On-Campus Tuition & Costs for a complete listing of all course-related fees.
Refund Policies
Online Programs
The following refund policies pertain to all online programs:
- Application fees are not refundable. Tuition deposits are refundable upon request, if student does not enroll.
- If submission of appropriate withdrawal paperwork is received prior to the course start date, the student is eligible for a full-tuition credit for that course.
- If submission of appropriate withdrawal paperwork is received after the course start date but before the start of the second week, 90% of tuition (whether or not the student ever attended) will be credited.
- There is no refund of fees after the start of the course.
- No refund is given after the start of the second week except on appeal. Appeals may be granted only in rare situations involving death in the immediate family, work transfer, military obligations, or serious personal or family illness.
Online students must contact their Academic Success Coach prior to initiating a withdrawal from the university. No financial adjustments will be made if the student fails to withdraw properly, and a grade of F will be assigned for each course not successfully completed.
A permanent withdrawal during an academic award period may reduce or eliminate financial aid or VA assistance and/or eligibility and require that all or part of the assistance received be refunded to the lender.
