Cost for Online Students
Earn a degree to jump ahead in your career field. Learn more about the costs and financial aid process as an undergraduate online student.
Cost
| Online Undergraduate | Direct Expense |
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The cost breakdown below outlines the direct expenses online students seeking a bachelor degree will receive from Briar Cliff University. Total tuition and fees costs will vary with each student, depending on the total number of credit hours the student is taking. Full time is defined as any student taking at least 12 credit hours per semester.
Costs
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2024-2025
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2025-2026
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| Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$375 |
$375 |
| Student Fees Per Credit Hour |
$42 |
$44 |
The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice.
$417 Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour
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| Online Undergraduate Military (Active Duty) | Direct Expense |
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The cost breakdown below outlines the direct expenses online students seeking a bachelor degree will receive from Briar Cliff University. Total tuition and fees costs will vary with each student, depending on the total number of credit hours the student is taking. Full time is defined as any student taking at least 12 credit hours per semester.
Costs
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2024-2025
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2025-2026
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| Tuition Per Credit Hour |
$250 |
$250 |
| Student Fees Per Credit Hour |
$42 |
$44 |
The information provided is not a bill. Briar Cliff University reserves the right to modify the cost of attendance without prior notice.
$292 Tuition and Fees Per Credit Hour
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| Other Indirect Expense Estimates |
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The table below breaks down the other estimated living expenses that students will need to budget during a year of graduate school. Indirect costs estimates below are consistent with budget components set by the Iowa College Aid Commission. The actual cost of attendance may be substantially less and will vary with each person.
Estimated Indirect Costs
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2025-2026
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| Room & Board |
$12,964 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment |
$2,237 |
| Transportation |
$3,206 |
| Personal/Miscellaneous |
$4,670 |
| Loan Fee (If applicable) |
$45 |
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What You Actually Pay
The annual costs outlined above can be covered in one of two ways. We recommend working with your family to figure out what amount you can afford to cover throughout the next year. From there, our financial services team can help navigate the financial aid and loan options available to help you cover the remaining balance. There is limited grant and scholarship money available for online students. Loans are borrowed money that has to be paid back.
Once you are accepted into Briar Cliff University, your program, and completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), you can expect to receive your personal financial aid award letter. Your award letter will show you the financial aid options available to you. Don't hesitate to contact our Financial Aid team if you have any questions.
Undergraduate Online Student
Meet Claire
Claire has a passion for mental health and would like to be a counselor. She chose an online program because it allows her to help at home and work full time while earning her degree. She is pursuing her Bachelor of Social Work.
| + Tuition and Fees |
$417 |
| + Credit Hours |
x 9 |
| + Semesters |
x 2 |
| Annual Investment |
$7,506/year |
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