Expenses
Tuition for the 2019-2020 Academic Year
GOAL - The Degree Completion Program tuition for the 2019-20 academic year is $448 per credit hour, with the exception of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program which carries a $747 charge per credit hour. Tuition increases are usually implemented during the summer term; however, the University reserves the right to adjust tuition and other charges at the beginning of any semester if such adjustments are necessary in the judgment of the Board of Trustees.
Students enrolled in GOAL-DCP will be charged the specified GOAL-DCP tuition rate per credit hour regardless of the number of hours taken during the semester. Although some courses may be designated as both GOAL-DCP and Traditional Undergraduate Program courses, GOAL-DCP students will be charged the GOAL-DCP tuition rate.
Students are expected to review their Online Bill at the beginning of the semester and to make satisfactory financial arrangements no later than the end of the first full week of classes.
Most students are eligible to receive some form of federal or state financial assistance to offset tuition.
Common Miscellaneous Fees
| Audit (Per Course) |
$175.00 |
| Auto Registration (Annual) |
$50.00 |
| Credit by Exam (Per Credit Hour) |
$125.00 |
| Graduation Fee |
$150.00 |
| Graduation Hood Fee |
$30.00 |
| Late Graduation Fee |
$125.00 |
| Non-Sufficient Funds/Returned Check |
$25.00 |
| Prior Learning Assessment Transcription (Per Course) |
$100.00 |
| Portfolio Assessment |
$100.00 |
| Online Learning Technology Fee (Per Course) |
$50.00 |
| Replacement Student ID Card |
$10.00 |
| Textbooks (Estimated Per Semester) |
$750.00 |
| Transcript Fee |
$15.00 |
| Transient Credit (Per Course) |
$150.00 |
| Tuition Late Payment Fee |
$50.00 |
| Tuition Non-Payment Fee |
$100.00 |
The above fees are typical with enrollment in the DCP. Fees are subject to change and additional fees may be assessed as required under certain policies. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, fees paid to the University are not refundable.
Miscellaneous Academic Fees
Depending on the program of study and courses taken, students should expect to see course-specific fees ranging from $10 to $400. Multiple fees may apply to individual courses. Fees are used to cover direct expenditures associated with a course requirement (i.e., laboratory materials, database licenses, background checks, etc.) as well as indirect expenses associated with a particular class.
Book Expenses
The estimated cost of textbooks is $750 per semester, but can vary greatly depending on the number of classes taken and the course of study.
Online Learning Technology Fees
All online and hybrid courses will be assessed a fee of $50 per course. Funds generated from this fee are used to help support services that Gardner-Webb provides to students. Services include student computing and technology equipment, software, site assistance and troubleshooting, and the support staff necessary for these functions to operate effectively. This fee is non-refundable in the event a student withdraws from the course.