Tuition & Fees
We work hard every day to keep the tuition and fees as low as possible for you while still providing the high quality educational experience you deserve. Luther Rice offers you some of the lowest and most affordable tuition rates in the country for a private, accredited on-campus or online seminary and undergraduate degree.
Tuition Costs Ranked in Lowest 10%
Our tuition costs are ranked in the lowest 10% of all private, non-profit, four-year schools according to the U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency Center.
There are no costly DVD's or videos for you to purchase for online courses. There is also no postage for mailing packages since all of your coursework for online courses, and all student services, are delivered through our secure academic website. There is no waiting for grades or other items to arrive by mail. All the resources you need are available online 24/7.
Evaluate Overall Cost Closely
When evaluating the cost of other institutions make sure you understand any extra fees or hidden charges that you may be responsible for paying. Some of these typical extra fees may be video/DVD fees, student activity fees, library fees, mailing costs, and others.
All of the costs at Luther Rice (except textbooks) are clearly listed below.
Tuition & Fees 2017-2018
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Bachelors Program | |
| Tuition On Campus | $238 (per credit hour) |
| Tuition Online | $270 (per credit hour) |
| Technology Fee | $95 (per course) |
| Total Cost per Course | |
| Bachelors On Campus | $809 |
| Bachelors Online | $905 |
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| Masters Programs | |
| Tuition On Campus | $238 (per credit hour) |
| Tuition Online | $267 (per credit hour) |
| Technology Fee | $95 (per course) |
| Total Cost per Course | |
| Masters On Campus | $809 |
| Masters Online | $896 |
| Doctor of Ministry | |
| Tuition | $316 (per credit hour) |
| Technology Fee | $95 (per course) |
| Total Cost per Course | $1,043 |
| Conditional Fees | |
| Transcript Fee | $5 |
| Drop Fee (per course) | $10 |
| Extension Fee (per course) | $50 |
| Late Registration Fee (per course) | $30 |
| Reapplication Fee | $50 |
| Change of Program Fee | $50 |
| Payment Plan (per semester) | $25 |
| Bachelors Graduation Fee | $175 |
| Master Graduation Fee | $215 |
| Doctor of Ministry Graduation Fee | $245 |
| Late Graduation Application Fee | $100 |
| Late Course Fee | $50 |
| Replacement Status Sheet Fee | $50 |
| Lost Student ID Fee | $25 |
| Processing Fee | $75 |
| 099 Fee (remedial course) | $150 |
| Stop-check Fee | $30 |
| Returned Check Fee | $25 |
| Declined Credit Card Fee | $25 |
Tuition Refunds
Tuition is refunded on a prorated basis.
To see the tuition refund schedule view pages 22-24 of the Financial Services section of the 2016-2017 Catalog. The refund schedule is also available for viewing on the website.
Fees are non-refundable except where noted on official refund schedule.
Auditing Courses
$100 per course, non-credit
On campus courses and hybrid modules only.
Online courses cannot be audited.
Audited courses cannot be converted into academic credit at a later date.