Online Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Adult Learners and Military Students

The University of Mount Olive is committed to providing transparent and affordable tuition for adult learners pursuing online undergraduate degrees. Our per-credit-hour pricing model allows students to clearly understand their educational costs before enrolling, making it easier to plan financially while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

The tuition and fees listed below apply to online undergraduate programs and reflect current academic year rates. These costs do not include textbooks or optional expenses but provide a clear baseline for budgeting your education.

Adult and Online Programs Student tuition will be billed at the rate of $455 per credit hour for Academic Year 26-27. This rate is for all courses and does not include the price of course textbooks. There will be a general fee of $150 and technology fee of $50 assessed to each student per semester.

The Teacher Residency Licensure rate is $250 per credit hour for the Academic Year 26-27. There will be a general fee of $150 and technology fee of $50 assessed to each student per semester.

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Non-active duty military students who receive VA Benefits will be charged at the rate of $455 per credit hour.

Estimated Book Cost
Books are estimated to cost $1800 per year. This is only an estimate.

UMO’s online undergraduate tuition is billed on a per-credit-hour basis, allowing students to control costs by adjusting course loads each term. This structure supports adult learners who may need flexibility as they progress through their degree. Students are also encouraged to explore available financial aid options for online students to better understand how grants, scholarships, and military benefits may impact overall costs.

Certain programs, such as Teacher Residency Licensure pathways, may have distinct tuition rates due to program-specific requirements. Military-affiliated students may also have unique tuition considerations depending on duty status and benefit eligibility.

Graduation Fee
The $100 graduation fee will cover cap and gown/announcements (Bookstore), processing fee/diploma/tickets (Registrar’s Office), and cost associated with the graduation ceremony. If a student chooses not to attend graduation, the fee will still be assessed to their account. Additional diplomas cost $35 each.

Experiential Learning Credit Assessment Fee
The ELC is $100 per semester hour approved (nonrefundable).