Denny Chimes and the UA Quad from the air at dusk

Elite Education at an Affordable Cost

“I wanted a degree from a four-year brick-and-mortar university with accredited programs. UA is ranked and their online tuition is so much less expensive. I would be crazy to pay triple the amount for a degree at other online universities.”

Tina Cameron
UA Online Graduate (BSN, MSN & DNP)

Cost Information

Tuition Rates

2025-2026 Academic Year

  • Undergraduate Rate: $399 per credit hour
  • Graduate Rate: $480 per credit hour

Tuition rates do not include course or test proctoring fees. All rates are subject to change without notice.

Other Enrollment Costs

College or course fees are additional charges associated with a student’s specific class enrollment for each term. College fees apply to any course offered by a college. Rates vary by college.

In addition to the tuition charge, one or more of these costs may be added to your registration web bill/student account.

View College/Course Fees here.

Financial Aid

All online degree-seeking students are eligible to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Many University and UA Online exclusive scholarships and grants require a completed FAFSA before they can be awarded.

Online courses and New College LifeTrack learning contracts are all considered face-to-face courses for financial aid purposes.

Note: The course start date you enter affects when your financial aid will be disbursed. Financial aid will not be disbursed before the start date you enter for the course.

Learn more from UA’s Financial Aid office.