Tuition and Cost

That depends on a few factors. The average cost of online college tuition varies depending on the type of school you attend—for-profit, not-for-profit, public, and private schools all vary in their costs.

Pricing is simple, however, at CSU Global. Tuition is based on only the classes you’re taking during a given term. Our students pay a flat per-credit-hour tuition rate based on whether those credits are for Undergraduate or Graduate courses. And thanks to our tuition guarantee, your tuition rate won't increase from enrollment through graduation, so you can accurately calculate the total cost of your CSU Global education.

Online college tuition could be cheaper than tuition at a traditional, campus-based program, but it still depends on where you choose to enroll in and which traditional, campus-based program you compare the online rates against.

Tuition rates can vary significantly from school to school. With the average annual cost of college tuition rising by about 8% each year. This can make calculating your expected tuition costs tricky—when you’re looking at schools other than CSU Global.

Why? Because CSU Global does tuition differently. We guarantee that your rate will not increase as long as you remain enrolled as a student in good standing. Whatever you’re paying for your first credit hour is the same rate you’ll pay for your last, making it much easier to calculate the total expected cost of an online bachelor’s or master’s degree.

The average cost of an online bachelor’s degree varies, but according to U.S. News and World Report, the average online bachelor’s degree costs between $38,496 and $60,593. A complete 120-credit hour bachelor’s degree at CSU Global costs $42,000. That amount often decreases when factoring in any transfer credits that are applied.

The average cost of an online master’s degree varies from $30,000 and $120,000, depending on where you choose to go to school and on how long it takes to complete your program.

In a stark comparison, an online graduate degree at CSU Global is $18,000*.

*This amount is calculated based on most CSU Global graduate programs, which are 36 credit hours. Some students may be required to take an additional class if they have an undergraduate GPA below 3.00, making the full degree program 39 credit hours. Additionally, the Master’s in Military and Emergency Responder Psychology program is 60 credit hours.

Absolutely! While CSU Global proudly offers low, affordable online college tuition, many students still choose to participate in some form of Financial Aid. In addition to scholarships, grants, loans, and other programs, there are many options available to help manage your educational expenses. See our Financial Aid page for additional details.

For undergraduate programs, CSU Global offers a number of Alternative Credit Options to help you graduate faster, saving both time and money. Additionally, Credit By Exam and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) can help reduce the time and cost required to earn your degree.