Tuition for the Online Associate and Bachelor’s Degree

Tuition for the Online Associate and Bachelor’s Degree

$335 per credit hour (2023-2024)

Questions? Contact your SMC Online Admissions Counselor to learn more about your personal tuition cost: 1-864-587-4240.

SMC's tuition is lower than the for-profit programs and major non-profit and local programs. A lower cost per credit hour adds up to huge savings for your degree.

Your total tuition costs will depend on several factors:

  • Financial aid may significantly lower your cost per credit hour.
  • If you bring any previous college credits with you, your cost per credit hour will also be reduced.

INSTITUTIONCOST / CREDIT HOURSTATUS
SMC$335Nonprofit
Limestone University$440Nonprofit
Grand Canyon University$470For-Profit
Walden University$490For-Profit
Strayer University$493For-Profit
Purdue Global$510Nonprofit
Capella University$531For-Profit
*Comparison costs are taken from each institution's published rates and may have changed.