Online/Distance Tuition and Fees
Education is an investment in your future. It should be easy to know the cost of that investment, so we’ve simplified tuition and fees for online and distance students.
| ITEM | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $400 per credit hour |
| Technology Fee | $70 per course |
| Textbook Rental Fee | $40 per credit hour and $20 shipping per semester (subject to change) |
The fees above apply to the 2026–27 academic year for online/distance undergraduate students. Students should refer to Self-Service to view their individual charges and account balance.
Estimate of Total Costs
Financial Aid is calculated by considering all the expenses a student will have including tuition, fees, housing, food, travel to campus, and personal necessities. All these expenses totaled equal the student's "cost of attendance" budget, which determines the maximum amount of aid a student may receive.
| Tuition and Fees (based on 12 credit hours per semester) | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,600 |
| Technology Fee | $560 |
| Textbook Rental Fee | $980 |
| Total Direct Costs | $11,140 |
| Estimate of Other Expenses | |
|---|---|
| These expense estimates will vary for each student and are for planning and budgetary purposes only. | |
| Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $570 |
| Food Allowance | $9,000 |
| Housing Allowance | $12,640 |
| Transportation Allowance | $2,000 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expense Allowance | $2,850 |
| Loan Fee Allowance | $125 |
| Total Other Expenses | $27,185 |
| Cost of Attendance Budget | |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $11,140 |
| Other Expenses | $27,185 |
| Total Cost of Attendance Budget | $38,325 |
Not all expenses are billed by Lees-McRae College directly, but they are considered by the Office of Financial Aid as expected expenses. "Direct Costs" are items billed by the college directly, including tuition, housing, food, and fees (for residential students). Non-billable items include budget items like travel and miscellaneous expenses.
Additional Fees
| ITEM | COST |
|---|---|
| BUS 299 | $25 |
| CRI 471 | $40 |
| EDU 330 | $200 |
| EDU 417 | $50 |
| EDU 491/591 | $155 |
| Specialized Course Fees Some courses will incur additional expenses to cover labs, materials, supplies, etc. |
See additional course fees |
| ITEM | COST |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Deposit (applied to tuition and fees) |
$100 |
| Graduation Fee | $190 |
| Transcript Fee | $15 |
Contact Us
Student Accounts
828.898.8759
studentaccounts@lmc.edu
Financial Aid
828.898.8793
finaid@lmc.edu
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid will serve as your application for all federal, state, and institutional financial aid. The Lees-McRae school code is 002939.