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Mary L. – Admissions Advisor

Trident University is one of the world’s most affordable and respected top-rated accredited online colleges.

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Your Journey Begins Here

We are so excited that you are interested in pursuing your online education with Trident. You probably have many questions. Not only about us, but also about how school will fit into your busy schedule.

We understand. At Trident, we’ve helped tens of thousands of adult learners begin and successfully complete their educational journey toward an associate, bachelor, master or doctoral degree. In some cases, we even see Trident students through all three!

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Experience the Trident Difference

Our philosophy is rooted in challenging you academically while at the same time providing you with the flexibility, convenience, and access to online tools and resources you need to succeed. Our friendly faculty and support staff will be there to guide you every step of the way. We believe every student’s potential to succeed is rooted in critical thinking achieved in a nurturing, compassionate community of learners.

Admission decisions at Trident are based solely on your academic qualifications and interests with no regard to age, gender, national origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation. You’ll always feel welcome and a part of the Trident community.

Explore Your Options

Learn more about our admissions requirements and discover all of the financing options and opportunities available to you at Trident.

Non-Degree Seeking

Finance Options

University fees:

Books and Supplies: $0
Course Materials: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
Graduation Fee: $150
Official Transcript: $10
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Technology Fee: $0
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Associate Degree

Student Admissions

Finance Options

Tuition cost for the associates program:

tuition type	per credit	per course	per year*
Standard	$415	$1,660	$8,300
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members**	$330	$1,320	$6,600
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees**	$250	$1,000	$5,000
Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members**	$250	$1,000	$5,000

*Assumes 20 credits transferred in and that student enrolls in an average of 20 credits per year for 2 years. **Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.

University fees:

Books and Supplies: $0
Course Materials: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
Graduation Fee: $150
Official Transcript: $10
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Technology Fee: $0
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Bachelor Degree

Student Admissions

Finance Options

Tuition cost for the bachelors program:

tuition type	per credit	per course	per year*
Standard	$415	$1,660	$12,450
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members**	$330	$1,320	$9,900
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees**	$250	$1,000	$7,500
Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members**	$250	$1,000	$7,500

*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 30 credits per year for 4 years. **Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.

University fees:

Books and Supplies: $0
Course Materials: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
Graduation Fee: $150
Official Transcript: $10
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Technology Fee: $0
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Master Degree

Student Admissions

Finance Options

Tuition cost for the masters program:

tuition type	per credit	per course	per year*
Standard	$567	$2,268	$10,206
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members**	$425.25	$1,701	$7,654.5
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees**	$325	$1,300	$5,850
Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members**	$250	$1,000	$4,500

*Assumes no transfer credit and that student in a 36 credit program enrolls in an average of 18 credits per year for 2 years. **Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.

Tuition cost for the MAED masters program only:

tuition type	per credit	per course
Standard	$567	$1,701
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members*	$425.25	$1,275.75
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees*	$325	$975
Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members*	$250	$750

*Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.

University fees:

Books and Supplies: $0
Course Materials: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
Graduation Fee: $150
Official Transcript: $10
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Technology Fee: $0
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Doctoral Degree

Student Admissions

Finance Options

Tuition costs for the Ed.D. program:

tuition type	per credit	per course	per year*
Standard	$761.25	$3,045	$12,180
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members**	$685	$2,740	$10,960
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees**	$656.25	$2,625	$10,500
Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members**	$656.25	$2,625	$10,500

*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of any applicable doctoral study continuation courses. **Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.

Tuition costs for the DBA & DHA programs:

tuition type	per credit	per course	per year*
Standard	$787.50	$3,150	$12,600
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members**	$708.75	$2,835	$11,340
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees**	$656.25	$2,625	$10,500
Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members**	$656.25	$2,625	$10,500

*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of any applicable dissertation continuation courses. **Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.

Tuition cost for the Ph.D. program:

tuition type	per credit	per course	per year*
Standard	$990	$3,960	$15,840
Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members**	$885	$3,540	$14,160
Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees**	$800	$3,200	$12,800
Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve U.S Military Service Members**	$800	$3,200	$12,800

*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 16 credits per year. Does not include cost of dissertation continuation courses, the number of which vary based on dissertation completion date. **Tuition per credit represented with applicable military grant applied.

University fees:

Books and Supplies: $0
Course Materials: $0
Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
Graduation Fee: $150
Official Transcript: $10
Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
Technology Fee: $0
Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Military Students

For admission requirements see degree level of interest.

Tuition Assistance

Veteran Students

For admission requirements see degree level of interest.

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