Last updated February 3rd, 2025
Tuition
Tuition Information
General Definitions
Tuition
Charge for instruction including course content, textbooks, educational services, and instructional materials. This charge is billed 14 days before the beginning of a course.
Application Fee
This fee is required at the time of submitting an online application for admission. This fee is non-refundable.
Technology Fee
This fee is associated with supporting and maintenance of the technological services offered to students including the Learning Management System (Populi LMS), the Student Information System (Populi SIS), and the Student email account. This fee is billed once a year and is due at the beginning of every year. This fee is refundable as per the refund schedule detailed below.
Library Fee
This fee is associated with all library services offered by the University including subscription to electronic databases (i.e. LIRN, Ebscohost, JSTOR, ProQuest, etc.). This fee also includes subscription to the Virtual Librarian services to support student library requests 7 days a week. This fee is billed once a year and is due at the beginning of every year. This fee is non-refundable.
Graduation Fee
This fee is associated with processing documents (i.e. Diplomas, Transcripts, etc.) post-graduation. This fee is billed only at the successful completion of our programs after the student has completed all graduation requirements and has been approved by the office of the Registrar for graduation without having any academic or financial holds on their record. This fee is non-refundable.
Discount Groups
A special reduced rate applied to tuition charges (does not apply to University fees), which is extended to an organization or corporation who has signed a partnership agreement with the University.
Regular Certificate Student
A student who is registered in at least 3 credit hours per term. This student is expected to finish the Certificate program in 1 year.
Regular MTS Student
A student who is registered in 6 credit hours per term. This student is expected to finish the Master’s program (MTS) in 2 years.
Full-Time Doctoral Student
A student who is registered for a full-time course load as defined by the program, typically around 6-9 credit hours per trimester. Students successfully completing this course load will fulfill the requirements for the degree within the expected duration of the program, which is typically around three years.
Part-Time Doctoral Student
A student who is registered for a part-time course load as defined by the program, typically around 3-6 credit hours per trimester. Students successfully completing this course load will fulfill the requirements for the degree within the expected duration of the program, which is typically around six years.
Auditing Student
A student who is registered in a single course and participates in the course in which no assessment of student work is graded. University fees do not apply to auditing students. Audit students pay their tuition. Upon a change of status from being an auditing student to a regular student, Library and Technology fees will be billed to the student account.
Tuition Fees
Tuition for all Students
| Charge | 2024/2025 Academic Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition per Credit Hour for MTS & Certificate Programs | $222.22 Per Credit Hour |
| Tuition per Credit Hour for ThD Program | $266.66 Per Credit Hour |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | $50 |
| Technology Fee (per year) | $100 |
| Library Fee (per year) | $100 |
| Graduation Fee (one-time after graduation) | $50 |
*These tuition fees include tuition, educational services, textbooks and instructional materials
Discount Groups
Employees of the Alexandria School Foundation, a strategic partner of Agora University, may receive an additional 30% discount on the tuition rate if they do not participate in any need-based scholarship.
Cancellation Policy
- Charges may be refunded if a student cancels their enrollment or withdraws from a course. Cancellation or withdrawal requests should be made in writing by sending an email to the Registrar at registrar@agora.edu. Refunds will be issued using the same method of payment within 30 days from the date the University receives the student’s withdrawal request. No tuition refunds will be issued if a student has not submitted a cancellation/withdrawal request. Tuition and fees cannot be carried over to the next semester.
- A student requesting cancellation of their enrollment within 7 calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement is entitled to a full refund of all tuition and fees paid except the Application Fee.
- A student requesting cancellation more than 7 calendar days after signing an enrollment agreement, but prior to beginning a course, is entitled to a refund of all tuition and fees paid minus: (i) the application fee and (ii) the library fee.
- A student requesting to withdraw from a course after the course has begun is eligible for a refund of tuition and fees paid in accordance to the schedule below.
- Agora University will issue a full refund of the tuition charges for courses that have been canceled by the University.
Sample Refund Calculation
MTS Program
If a student registered in 6 credit hours sends a withdrawal request during the fifth week of the semester, the student will receive a refund of 40% of the tuition and the Technology Fee:
Refund Percentage: 40%
Tuition Charge: $222.22 x 6 credit hours = $1333.32
Technology Fee Charge per year: $100
Technology Fee divided by number of credit hours per year: Assuming 18 credit hours per year for this sample calculation, the total Technology Fee for 1 credit hours is $5.56: $5.56 x 6 credit hours = $33.36
Total tuition and fees paid: $1,433.32
Refund: ($1333.32 + $33.36) x 40% = $546.67
ThD Program
Part-Time Th.D. Student:
If a part-time student registered in 6 credit hours sends a withdrawal request during the fifth week of the semester, the student will receive a refund of 40% of the tuition and the Technology Fee:
Refund Percentage: 40%
Tuition Charge: $266.66 x 6 credit hours = $1,599.96
Technology Fee divided by number of credit hours per year: Assuming 18 credit hours per year for this sample calculation, the total Technology Fee for 1 credit hours is $5.56: $5.56 x 6 credit hours = $33.33
Total tuition and fees paid: $1,633.29
Refund: ($1599.96 + $33.33) x 40% = $653.32
Full-Time Th.D. Student:
If a full-time student registered in 9 credit hours sends a withdrawal request during the fifth week of the semester, the student will receive a refund of 40% of the tuition and the Technology Fee:
Refund Percentage: 40%
Tuition Charge: $266.66 x 9 credit hours = $2,399.94
Technology Fee Charge per year: $100
Technology Fee divided by number of credit hours per year: Assuming 27 credit hours per year for this sample calculation, the total Technology Fee for 1 credit hours is $3.70: $3.70 x 9 credit hours = $33.33
Total tuition and fees paid: $2,433.27
Refund: ($2,399.94 + $33.33) x 40% = $973.3
Methods of Payment
- Tuition and university fees can be paid electronically online via Credit Card in USD through the Student Information System (Populi Web). Invoices are generated by the Accounting Office and sent 14 days prior to the start of a course and is due for payment 7 days prior to the course start date. Invoices are available on the SIS for the fastest, most secure, and convenient way for students to make payments online. The SIS notifies students of an invoice by sending an automated email.
- For alternative payment methods, please contact accounting@agora.edu.
Refund Policy
REFUND SCHEDULE FOR TUITION AND FEES FOR ALL HTC PROGRAMS
| Deadline | Percentage of Tuition Refunded | Application Fee | Technology Fee* | Library Fee | Graduation Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Before Week 1 | 100% | Non-Refundable | 100% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Week 1-3 | 100% | Non-Refundable | 100% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Start of 4th Week | 50% | Non-Refundable | 50% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Start of 5th Week | 40% | Non-Refundable | 40% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Start of 6th Week | 30% | Non-Refundable | 30% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Start of 7th Week | 20% | Non-Refundable | 20% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Start of 8th Week | 10% | Non-Refundable | 10% | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Start of 9th Week | 0% (No Refund) | Non-Refundable | 0% (No Refund) | Non-Refundable | Non-Refundable |
* Note: The Technology Fee refund is proportional to the total credits eligible to be taken during the year. For example, if the Technology Fee is $100 per year, and the regular student load is 18 credits per year, then the Technology Fee per credit hour is $5.56.
