Merit Scholarship
For incoming students with a cumulative GPA of 3.7+ or top-decile entrance test scores.
Admissions
Tuition & Financial Info
Transparent tuition and flexible payment options to make quality education accessible.
Tuition, transparently priced
Quality education, honestly costed.
One published price per program — and right now, every degree is half off for the 2025–2026 intake. No surprise add-ons, no fine-print premiums.
$2,250 from
Full degree, after promo
0% APR
Monthly payment plan
50% off
Catalog-wide promo
Every program, every price
The full catalog ledger.
Each program below shows its official list price and the live 2025–2026 promo applied. Prices cover the entire degree — no per-credit math required.
Bachelor's Programs
01
Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
$4,500
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$2,250
02
Business Administration
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$4,700
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$2,350
03
Economics and Finance
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$4,700
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$2,350
04
International Trade and Finance
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$4,700
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$2,350
05
Logistics Management
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$4,700
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$2,350
06
Political Science and International Relations
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$4,700
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$2,350
07
Aviation Management
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$5,000
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$2,500
08
Computer Science
Faculty of Engineering
$5,200
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$2,600
Master's Programs
01
Business Administration
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$6,200
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$3,100
02
Computer Science
Faculty of Engineering
$6,200
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$3,100
03
Education
Faculty of Education
$6,200
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$3,100
04
Hospital and Health Institutions Administration
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$6,200
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$3,100
05
Media and Communication
Faculty of Communication and Media
$6,200
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$3,100
06
Political Science and International Relations
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$6,200
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$3,100
07
Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
$6,200
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$3,100
Doctoral Programs
01
DBA in Hospital Management
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$8,500
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$4,250
02
Political Science
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences
$8,500
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$4,250
03
Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
$8,500
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$4,250
04
Computer Engineering and Programming
Faculty of Engineering
$9,500
50% OFF · 2025–2026
$4,750
Estimate in seconds
Pick a program, see your bill.
Choose any program from the catalog. The 2025–2026 promo is applied automatically; stack any aid you qualify for.
Your cost preview
Estimates only — final invoices may vary by program and term.
Choose a program
Number of terms
8
Stackable aid
Estimated total
Program list price—
50% OFF · 2025–2026—
Per-term fees × 8$1,840
Application fee$50
You pay
—
Spread over 8 terms · approx. $0 / Month
The full ledger
Every fee, itemised.
No surprises. The same line items every student sees, published once and held to.
#
Item
What it covers
Amount
01
Application fee
One-time, non-refundable. Reviews credentials and verifies eligibility.
$50one-time
02
Technology fee
Learning platform, course delivery infrastructure, and 24/7 student tech support.
$95per term
03
Digital library access
Premium journals, e-books, research databases, and writing labs.
$60per term
04
Assessment & proctoring
Online exam proctoring and credentialed assessments per course.
$75per term
05
Graduation fee
Diploma issuance, digital credential, and ceremony hosting (optional in-person).
$150once · final term
06
Official transcript
Each official transcript request after graduation. Digital copies are free.
$25per request
Stack on top of the promo
Lower the bill, keep the standard.
Every program already shows the catalog-wide 50% promo. The awards below stack on top, against the post-promo tuition.
Global Access Grant
Need-based award for students from low- and middle-income economies, by World Bank classification.
Veteran & Military
Active duty, reservists, veterans, and military spouses. Stacks with most other awards.
Early-Bird Lock
Apply 60+ days before term start to lock today’s discounted price for the entirety of your degree.
Payment plans
Flexible ways to settle the bill.
Pay your way — upfront, in installments, or through your employer. Zero interest, every plan.
01
Pay in full
Settle each term in one payment and unlock an additional 3% courtesy discount on tuition.
- Single payment per term
- +3% upfront discount
- All major cards · bank transfer
02
Monthly installments
Split each term across 4 equal monthly payments. No application, no interest, no service fees.
- 4 equal monthly draws
- 0% APR · no credit check
- Auto-pay or manual
03
Employer reimbursement
Defer up to 90 days for tuition reimbursement programs. We invoice your employer directly when needed.
- Up to 90-day deferral
- Direct employer billing
- Standard verification letter
How we compare
A four-year degree, without the four-year debt.
Average sticker price for a U.S. bachelor’s — before aid — across institution type. (Source: NCES, 2024.)
On average, a bachelor’s with us costs
$77,750 less
than a comparable public out-of-state degree, before any aid.
Frequently asked
Questions about the numbers.
Straight answers from the bursar’s office. If you don’t see yours, ask us — we publish replies within one business day.
When am I billed, and how?
Tuition is billed at the start of each 8-week term. You can pay in full, split into 4 equal monthly installments at 0% APR, or arrange employer reimbursement billing — whichever you prefer at the time of registration.
Can I transfer credits to lower the cost?
Yes. Undergraduate students can transfer up to 60 credits from accredited institutions; graduate students up to 12. Each transferred credit is tuition you no longer owe — typically saving thousands.
Do scholarships stack?
Most awards stack with the Veteran & Military discount and the Early-Bird Lock. The Merit Scholarship and Global Access Grant are mutually exclusive — you receive whichever is greater.
What is the refund policy?
Drop a course in week 1 — 100% refund. Week 2 — 75%. Week 3 — 50%. After week 3, no tuition refund, but technology and library fees are pro-rated. Application fees are non-refundable.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Course materials are included via the digital library — no separate textbook bills. The only optional cost is in-person graduation attendance, capped at the published graduation fee.
Is U.S. federal financial aid available?
Eligible programs participate in Title IV federal aid, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, for U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens. Submit a FAFSA listing our school code; aid is awarded once verified.
From the bursar
Additional notes & details.
Tuition Overview
USA Open University is committed to making quality education affordable and accessible.
Payment Options
- Full payment per semester
- Installment plans available
- Online payment via credit card, PayPal, or bank transfer
Financial Support
Contact our admissions team to learn about available scholarships and financial aid options.
Ready to lock in your rate?
Apply 60+ days before the next term to secure today’s discounted program price for the full length of your degree.