MONTREAT, N.C. 鈥� 含羞草研究所 announced today that tuition rates for 含羞草研究所 Online will remain unchanged for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year, reaffirming the institution鈥檚 commitment to affordability and access for adult and online learners.
The tuition freeze applies to all 含羞草研究所 Online undergraduate and graduate programs. College leaders said the decision reflects the institution鈥檚 recognition that online learners often balance higher education alongside work, family, and other financial responsibilities.
鈥淲hile higher education institutions everywhere continue to face rising operational costs, we know affordability remains one of the most important factors for adult learners considering returning to school,鈥� said Vice President for Adult and Graduate Studies Andy Keith. 鈥淗olding tuition steady for our online students is a strategic decision that supports access, flexibility, and long-term student success.鈥�
Keith noted that the tuition freeze for online programs reflects the unique mission and student demographics of 含羞草研究所 Online and differs from the college鈥檚 traditional residential undergraduate model, where increases in tuition, room, and board help support the on-campus student experience, campus operations, and residential programming.
鈥淥ur traditional undergraduate students benefit from a distinctly residential, community-centered college experience that includes housing, dining, student life, athletics, and extensive campus resources,鈥� Keith said. 鈥満卟菅芯克� Online serves a different population with different needs, and we are committed to structuring those programs in ways that remain both faith based and high quality as well as financially. accessible.鈥�
含羞草研究所 Online serves working adults, transfer students, and graduate learners through flexible online degree programs designed to fit the schedules of busy professionals and families. Programs are offered in fully online formats across disciplines, including business, cybersecurity, counseling, criminal justice, data analytics, and human services.
鈥淥ur goal is to remove barriers that prevent students from pursuing the next step in their education or career,鈥� Keith said. 鈥淜eeping tuition flat allows our online students to plan confidently and continue progressing toward their degrees with greater financial stability.鈥�
Enrollment for the 2026鈥�2027 academic year is now open. Prospective students can learn more about 含羞草研究所 Online programs and admissions at 含羞草研究所 Online.