Ministry partner rate
$250 / credit
For eligible students enrolling through a frontline ministry partner. Your ministry may offer additional support on top of this discounted rate.
Ask about partner eligibility →Anchor U · Tuition and Financial Planning
Be prepared.
Plan your investment.
Understand the published rates, partner support, and payment options before you decide. Build a plan around your program and the pace that fits your life.
Your path. Your next step.
Build a plan that fits your life.
Bring your credits.
Accepted transfer or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credit may reduce the coursework you have left to complete.
Explore a credit review →Connect with your ministry.
Ask about partner eligibility and additional support from your sponsoring organization.
Plan your partner pathway →Choose your pace.
Model annual credits and remaining tuition with the calculator on your program page.
Estimate your investment →2026–27 · All programs
Clear tuition. A personal plan.
Standard rate
$350 / credit
For students enrolling directly. Build your plan around the credits you need and the pace that fits your life.
Find your degree calculator →Tuition only. Books, course materials, and applicable fees are additional. Expand the details below to plan your full budget.
Know what to expect
The details, when you need them.
2026–27 Tuition
These per-credit rates apply to all programs.
- Standard tuition: $350 per credit.
- Eligible ministry partner tuition: $250 per credit.
- Additional support from a sponsoring ministry may reduce your cost further. Subsidies are in addition to the partner rate, vary by ministry, and are not controlled by ACU.
What does a year look like?
At 30 credits per year, tuition is $7,500 at the partner rate or $10,500 at the standard rate. At 15 credits, it is $3,750 or $5,250. These are tuition-only examples before additional subsidies. Use the calculator on your program page to model your credits, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), and pace.
Budget beyond tuition.
Published costs and planning allowances include:
- Application: $30. Eligible partnership applicants may use a partnership coupon code for a fee waiver.
- Books and course materials: budget $50–$100 per course; actual costs vary. These are not included in tuition.
- Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): any evaluation fee and terms are disclosed in writing before you commit.
- Official transcripts: $10 each. Readmission after two consecutive semesters away: $30. Overdue balances: $10 per month.
- No program currently requires travel or an in-residence component.
Payment Plans and Financial Support
Pay tuition in full at the beginning of the term or choose an installment plan in Populi. Enroll in the plan within one week of the billing email and pay in full by the end of the applicable session or semester. Your bill lists the final due date.
Understand available aid.
ACU does not participate in federal Title IV aid, including Pell Grants and federal student loans, and does not currently award institutional scholarships. Eligible students may receive partner tuition rates and support from sponsoring ministries. Students remain responsible for outstanding balances, including when a third party arranges payment.
Your next step.
Let’s plan it together.
Bring your questions. We’ll help you connect your goals with a practical path forward.