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.
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Tuition and Fees
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 -
Other Expenses
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 -
Total Cost of Attendance Budget
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
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Course
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 -
Miscellaneous
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.