If you’re ready for the enlightening and transformative online undergraduate education that awaits you at Trident University then take the next step and apply online. Trident University accepts applications year-round. No application fee is required!
Next Session Starts on August 13, 2018 
Time for Trident
8 Degrees, 29 Concentrations
Explore our online bachelor degree programs to determine the program that best meets your personal and professional educational and career goals.
An Affordable Education
Learn how you can finance your Trident education through tuition assistance, grants and loans, and scholarships.
Diverse Learning Community
The Student Fact File describes the community of learners you’ll be joining when you pursue your bachelors degree at Trident.
Admissions Requirements
Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:
If you have fewer than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:
If you have more than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:
If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.
If you have fewer than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:
- A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all high school coursework
- Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)
If you have more than 24 semester hours of transferable coursework:
- A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all transferable coursework
- Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)
If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.
Application Checklist
You will need to submit the following documents to complete the application process:
Official Transcripts
Detailing all prior academic coursework from regionally accredited institutions, recognized nationally accredited institutions, and military transcripts.
Official High School Transcripts
If you have less than 24 credits of post-secondary education you must supply your official high school transcript. If you have more than 24 credits of post-secondary education you must supply a diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent (effective May Fastrac 2016 session).
Proof of English Proficiency
International students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog.
Official Evaluation of International Credits
For students with international transcripts only; see section on International Transcripts in the Trident University Catalog.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition cost for an undergraduate program:
| tuition type | per credit | per course | per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $385 | $1,540 | $12,320 |
| Partnership | $310 | $1,240 | $9,920 |
| Retired Military / Veteran / And Their Immediate Family Members | $300 | $1,200 | $9,600 |
| Military & Immediate Family Members / Department of Defense Federal Civilian Employees | $250 | $1,000 | $9,600 |
University Fees:
- Books and Supplies: $0
- Bounced Check Fee: $30
- Course Materials: $0
- Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
- Doctoral Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
- Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
- Graduation Fee: $150
- Lab Fee: $25-69 (for students enrolled in courses with a lab portion)
- Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
- Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
- Payment Plan Set-up: $30 (non-refundable)
- Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
- Technology Fee: $0
- Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.
Faces of Trident
Meet Sidra Sherrod-Strong, B.S. in Business Administration.
Best Fully Online Colleges in 2018
Trident University International was recently named one of the 5 best fully online colleges in the country by OnlineColleges.com. They evaluated 14 fully online colleges against 11 different criteria and Trident University International ranked No. 4.
Trident is proud to announce the launch of the Trident Corporate & Career Learning Center, an all-in-one training and development solution that helps address key corporate business needs. The Center will provide opportunities for organizations in retaining experienced employees, developing leaders, and attracting top talent.
Need Help Paying For College? Do Your FAFSA Today!
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an online tool that provides an early estimate of your federal student aid eligibility to help you financially plan for college. If you seek Federal financial aid you are required to fill out a FAFSA. Trident University’s school code is 041279. Contact Trident’s Financial Aid Services and Student Loans if you have any questions at all.
Trident University Receives A+ Rating from BBB – 2015
Trident University International is proud to have received the top honor from the Better Business Bureau as an A+ Accredited Business. The Better Business Bureau (BBB), founded in 1912, is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing marketplace trust.
Trident’s College of Business Wins Top Honors
Trident University’s Online Business and Management programs are ranked among the top in the country by GraduatePrograms.com. This is an overall rating of the graduate experience at each college or university. It is based on cumulative student ratings of individual graduate programs within each school. Students evaluate their experiences based on a variety of academic and social criteria.
Trident Online Health Administration is “Top Ranked” in Country
Trident University’s Online Health Administration program is ranked among the top schools in the country by GraduatePrograms.com. This is an overall rating of the graduate experience at each college or university. It is based on cumulative student ratings of individual graduate programs within each school. Students evaluate their experiences based on a variety of academic and social criteria.
Trident University is the first fully online university regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission. Regional Accreditation is recognized by many in higher education as the gold standard that validates the challenging and rewarding academics that make the Trident Learning Model so uniquely effective.
Trident University’s Online MBA is Ranked #1
Trident receives top honors from TopManagementDegrees.com as the most Affordable MBA program . “Trident tries to serve the under-served student who is limited because of time, distance, or occupation and allows them to choose many online sessions offered at multiple times per year. The Trident MBA is focused on equipping the business student for the global business environment.”
Best Affordable Online Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in the USA
“Online college rankings of the top 49 best affordable online bachelor degrees in business administration (regionally accredited) in the USA. Get Educated Official List of Best Buys, most affordable online business administration degrees nationwide (USA).”
2015 Best Value Online Computer Science Degrees
Trident University’s computer science degree is rated by OnlineU.org as among the “23 best value options for an online computer science degree because of their affordable tuition costs, strong student support services for online students, and their ability to prepare students for successful careers after graduation, among other factors”
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