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 | $390 per credit hour |
| Technology Fee | $65 per course |
| Textbook Rental Fee | $35 per credit hour and $20 shipping per semester (subject to change) |
The fees above apply to the 2025–26 academic year for online/distance undergraduate students. Students should refer to Montibus 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 $9,360 Technology Fee $520 Textbook Rental Fee $880 Total Direct Costs $10,760 -
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 $550 Food Allowance $8,700 Housing Allowance $12,213 Transportation Allowance $1,540 Miscellaneous Personal Expense Allowance $2,754 Loan Fee Allowance $132 Total Other Expenses $25,889 -
Total Cost of Attendance Budget
Cost of Attendance Budget Tuition and Fees $10,760 Other Expenses $25,889 Total Cost of Attendance Budget $36,649
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
The following courses will incur additional course fees:
- BUS 299 = $25
- CRI 471 = $40
- EDU 327 = $50
- EDU 330 = $160
- EDU 417 = $40
- EDU 491/591 = $155
- EDU 499 = $300
- NUR 305 = $36
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Miscellaneous
ITEM COST Enrollment Deposit
(applied to tuition and fees)$100 Graduation Fee $180 Transcript Fee $15
Contact Us
Student Accounts
828.898.8759
studentaccounts@lmc.edu
Financial Aid
828.898.8740
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.