Tuition and Fees
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Providing transparency for your investment, here is a breakdown of the tuition and fees students will encounter when enrolled in our programs.
Domestic Tuition (Cut By 37%-40%)
In a move to make education significantly more affordable, University of the Potomac reduced domestic tuition costs in 2017 for associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
The tuition for a domestic associate’s degree is now $16,875 and $33,750 for a bachelor’s degree. Tuition for a master’s degree is now $18,000. A student’s tuition rate will be locked in for the duration of the degree program. Students also pay a resource fee which includes all e-textbooks, access to UOTP online library and many other tools to help enhance their educational experience
Tuition & Fees
| Tuition Per Credit | Total Cost Per Class* | Tuition Per Semester | Total Program Cost | |
| Associate Degree | $240 | $843.75 | $3,375 | $16,875 |
| Bachelor Degree | $240 | $843.75 | $3,375 | $33,750 |
| Master Degree | $450 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $18,000 |
| Doctoral | $517 | $1,776 | — | $35,520 |
| Coding Diploma | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,900 |
| English as a Second Language | n/a | $880 | n/a | $5,280 |
| TESOL | n/a | $5,780 – $5,800 | n/a | n/a |
| Professional Certificate | $240 | $843.75 | $3,375 | $5,062.5 |
*Based on 3 credits per class
- Each 3-credit certificate or undergraduate course includes a $123.75 technology fee.
- Each 3-credit graduate course includes a $150.00 technology fee.
- Each 3-credit doctoral degree course includes a $225 technology fee.
- Please note that two 8-week sessions equal one semester. So, two courses per session equate to full-time enrollment (12 credits per 16 weeks semester).
- The actual costs may vary depending on transfer credit, repeat courses, test outs, and other factors.
Additional Costs
Book Costs:
- Associate and Bachelor’s degree: estimate $250 per semester
- Master’s degree: estimate $500 per semester
- Doctoral degree: estimate $750 per semester
Fees:
- Doctoral Program Application Fee: $100
- Registration Fee: $100
- Proficiency Examination: $100
- Portfolio Fee: $100
- Graduation Fee: $100
- Transcript Fee (Individual Request): $10
- Additional Transcript Copies: $10
- Returned Check Fee: $25
- Late fees (apply when using payment plans) $100-$300
Refunds
For information on Tuition and Fees Disclosures, Institutional Refund Policy, Appeals, and Financial Aid Information, Policies and Procedures please read the University Catalog.
Tuition & Fees
| Tuition Per Credit | Total Cost Per Class* | Tuition Per Semester | Total Program Cost | Total Costs with Scholarship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | $588 | $1,887.75 | $7,551 | $37,755 | n/a |
| Bachelor Degree | $588 | $1,887.75 | $7,551 | $75,510 | $50,510.40 |
| Master Degree | $900 | $2,850 | $5,700 | $34,200 | $22,250 |
| Doctoral | $517 | $1,776 | — | $35,520 | — |
| Professional Certificate | n/a | $843.75 | $3,375 | $5,062.5 | n/a |
| Coding Diploma | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,900 | n/a |
| English as a Second Language | n/a | $880 | n/a | $5,280 | n/a |
| TESOL | n/a | $5,780 – $5,800 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
- Each 3-credit certificate or undergraduate course includes a $123.75 technology fee.
- Each 3-credit graduate course includes a $150.00 technology fee.
- Each 3-credit doctoral degree course includes a $225 technology fee.
- Please note that two 8-week sessions equal one semester. So, two courses per session equate to full-time enrollment (12 credits per 16 weeks semester).
- The actual costs may vary depending on transfer credit, repeat courses, test outs, and other factors.
Additional Costs
The $500 enrollment deposit is required for all international freshman, international transfer, and international graduate students who are admitted. Deposit must be paid upon acceptance to the University. The deposit will be applied toward students’ tuition during the first semester at the University of the Potomac.
Students need to pay the enrollment deposit:
- To finalize student enrollment and secure a space in the incoming class.
- Allows the University to more effectively plan for class offerings and student resources in preparation for students’ arrival.
Book Costs:
- Associate and Bachelor’s degree: estimate $250 per semester
- Master’s degree: estimate $500 per semester
- Doctoral degree: estimate $750 per semester
Fees:
- I-20 Mailing Fee: $100
- International Application Fee: $100
- Registration Fee: $100
- Deferral Fee (International Students): $100
- Proficiency Examination: $100
- Portfolio Fee: $100
- Graduation Fee: $100
- Transcript Fee (Individual Request): $10
- Transcript Fee (Individual Expedited): $15
- Additional Transcript Copies: $10
- Returned Check Fee: $25
- Late fees (apply when using payment plans) $100-$300
Refunds
The refund application deadline for international students is 15 days prior to the start of their first session. Refund processing may take up to 30 days.
For information on Tuition and Fees Disclosures, Institutional Refund Policy, Appeals, and Financial Aid Information, Policies and Procedures please read the University Catalog.
Domestic Tuition (Cut By 37%-40%)
In a move to make education significantly more affordable, University of the Potomac reduced domestic tuition costs in 2017 for associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
The tuition for a domestic associate’s degree is now $16,875 and $33,750 for a bachelor’s degree. Tuition for a master’s degree is now $18,000. A student’s tuition rate will be locked in for the duration of the degree program. Students also pay a resource fee which includes all e-textbooks, access to UOTP online library and many other tools to help enhance their educational experience
Tuition & Fees
| Tuition Per Credit | Total Cost Per Class* | Tuition Per Semester | Total Program Cost | |
| Associate Degree | $240 | $843.75 | $3,375 | $16,875 |
| Bachelor Degree | $240 | $843.75 | $3,375 | $33,750 |
| Master Degree | $450 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $18,000 |
| Doctoral | $517 | $1,776 | — | $35,520 |
| Coding Diploma | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,900 |
| English as a Second Language | n/a | $880 | n/a | $5,280 |
| TESOL | n/a | $5,780 – $5,800 | n/a | n/a |
| Professional Certificate | $240 | $843.75 | $3,375 | $5,062.5 |
*Based on 3 credits per class
- Each 3-credit certificate or undergraduate course includes a $123.75 technology fee.
- Each 3-credit graduate course includes a $150.00 technology fee.
- Each 3-credit doctoral degree course includes a $225 technology fee.
- Please note that two 8-week sessions equal one semester. So, two courses per session equate to full-time enrollment (12 credits per 16 weeks semester).
- The actual costs may vary depending on transfer credit, repeat courses, test outs, and other factors.
Additional Costs
Book Costs:
- Associate and Bachelor’s degree: estimate $250 per semester
- Master’s degree: estimate $500 per semester
- Doctoral degree: estimate $750 per semester
Fees:
- Doctoral Program Application Fee: $100
- Registration Fee: $100
- Proficiency Examination: $100
- Portfolio Fee: $100
- Graduation Fee: $100
- Transcript Fee (Individual Request): $10
- Additional Transcript Copies: $10
- Returned Check Fee: $25
- Late fees (apply when using payment plans) $100-$300
Refunds
For information on Tuition and Fees Disclosures, Institutional Refund Policy, Appeals, and Financial Aid Information, Policies and Procedures please read the University Catalog.
Tuition & Fees
| Tuition Per Credit | Total Cost Per Class* | Tuition Per Semester | Total Program Cost | Total Costs with Scholarship | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | $588 | $1,887.75 | $7,551 | $37,755 | n/a |
| Bachelor Degree | $588 | $1,887.75 | $7,551 | $75,510 | $50,510.40 |
| Master Degree | $900 | $2,850 | $5,700 | $34,200 | $22,250 |
| Doctoral | $517 | $1,776 | — | $35,520 | — |
| Professional Certificate | n/a | $843.75 | $3,375 | $5,062.5 | n/a |
| Coding Diploma | n/a | n/a | n/a | $13,900 | n/a |
| English as a Second Language | n/a | $880 | n/a | $5,280 | n/a |
| TESOL | n/a | $5,780 – $5,800 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
- Each 3-credit certificate or undergraduate course includes a $123.75 technology fee.
- Each 3-credit graduate course includes a $150.00 technology fee.
- Each 3-credit doctoral degree course includes a $225 technology fee.
- Please note that two 8-week sessions equal one semester. So, two courses per session equate to full-time enrollment (12 credits per 16 weeks semester).
- The actual costs may vary depending on transfer credit, repeat courses, test outs, and other factors.
Additional Costs
The $500 enrollment deposit is required for all international freshman, international transfer, and international graduate students who are admitted. Deposit must be paid upon acceptance to the University. The deposit will be applied toward students’ tuition during the first semester at the University of the Potomac.
Students need to pay the enrollment deposit:
- To finalize student enrollment and secure a space in the incoming class.
- Allows the University to more effectively plan for class offerings and student resources in preparation for students’ arrival.
Book Costs:
- Associate and Bachelor’s degree: estimate $250 per semester
- Master’s degree: estimate $500 per semester
- Doctoral degree: estimate $750 per semester
Fees:
- I-20 Mailing Fee: $100
- International Application Fee: $100
- Registration Fee: $100
- Deferral Fee (International Students): $100
- Proficiency Examination: $100
- Portfolio Fee: $100
- Graduation Fee: $100
- Transcript Fee (Individual Request): $10
- Transcript Fee (Individual Expedited): $15
- Additional Transcript Copies: $10
- Returned Check Fee: $25
- Late fees (apply when using payment plans) $100-$300
Refunds
The refund application deadline for international students is 15 days prior to the start of their first session. Refund processing may take up to 30 days.
For information on Tuition and Fees Disclosures, Institutional Refund Policy, Appeals, and Financial Aid Information, Policies and Procedures please read the University Catalog.
