Financial Aid:

Tuition and Fees

Peirce College offers one of the lowest private college tuition costs in the nation. Moreover, we do not charge additional for our online courses or increase tuition for out-of-state students.


Tuition and Fees for the 2009-2010 Academic Year

  • The majority of courses are 3 credits.
  • The cost of each credit is $460
  • The technology fee per 3-credit course is $105.
  • Total cost per 3-credit course is $1,485.

Related Costs

  • Credit by Exam (per course) $350
  • Credit for Work Experience (per course) $350
  • Credit for Portfolio Assessment (per course) $350
  • Course Audit fee $200
  • Technology fee (per 1 credit course) $58
  • Graduation fee $75
  • Non-refundable application fee $50
  • Payment Plan fee (per term) $35
  • Return Check fee (per check) $25
  • Transcript fee (per transcript) $5
  • Late Payment fee (per month for balance due) 1%

Tuition and Fees for the 2008-2009 Academic Year

  • The majority of courses are 3 credits.
  • The cost of each credit is $445
  • The technology fee per 3-credit course is $100.
  • Total cost per 3-credit course is $1,435.

Related Costs

  • Credit by Exam (per course) $350
  • Credit for Work Experience (per course) $350
  • Credit for Portfolio Assessment (per course) $350
  • Course Audit fee $200
  • Technology fee (per 1 credit course) $58
  • Graduation fee $75
  • Non-refundable application fee $50
  • Payment Plan fee (per term) $35
  • Return Check fee (per check) $25
  • Transcript fee (per transcript) $5
  • Late Payment fee (per month for balance due) 1%

Cost of Attendance

If you intend to apply for financial assistance, please review the Cost of Attendance guidelines for student eligibility for Financial Aid.


The approximate 2009-2010 Costs of Attending Peirce College are:

Tuition $460.00 per credit hour
Fees $105.00 per course
Books And Supplies $100.00 per course (approximate)
Room And Board * $5,000.00 over 12 months
Applicable Transportation Costs
(such As Commuting)
$1,500 over 12 months
Additional Program Costs $2,000.00 for select Information Technology courses

The approximate 2008-2009 Costs of Attending Peirce College are:

Tuition $445.00 per credit hour
Fees $100.00 per course
Books And Supplies $100.00 per course (approximate)
Room And Board * $5,000.00 over 12 months
Applicable Transportation Costs
(such As Commuting)
$1,500 over 12 months
Additional Program Costs $2,000.00 for select Information Technology courses

*Room and Board costs are used for budgeting Financial Aid for commuter and off-campus students. Peirce College does not provide on-campus housing.

Financial Aid, in the form of loans, grants, scholarships, and work study, can help you pay for your education. Learn more about Financial Aid.