Max Out Transfer Credit
LU accepts transfer credit for up to 90 CUs, or 75% of your 120-credit degree. Credit sources accepted include:
- Accredited universities
- ACE-approved providers like Study.com
- Military JST transcripts
- CLEP/DSST exams
- Industry certifications, including SHRM, Cisco, CompTIA, and PMI.
⚠️ Important: All transfer credits should be submitted prior to enrollment. After starting at Liberty University, no additional outside credit will be accepted. At least 25% of credit units must be accomplished at LU.
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Liberty University’s online cadence and transfer-friendly policies make it straightforward to stack credits and move quickly, especially if you’re juggling work and family.
- Fast, Predictable Course Blocks: 8-week online sub-terms (B-term, C-term, and D-term) with frequent starts minimize downtime between classes. Other courses are also available in 14-17 week runs (A-term) and 14-18 intensive programs (J-term).
- Transfer-Friendly + Prior Learning: Bring in RA college credits, then layer credit-by-exam (CLEP/DSST/AP/IB), ACE-evaluated learning, and portfolio credit (Experience Plus) where eligible.
- Military Pathway: JST/CCAF credit evaluation + a $250/credit undergrad tuition rate for eligible service members, spouses, and DoD civilians.
The LU Learning Model
Liberty University’s learning program is built for busy adults: most courses are fully online with no set login times, delivered in 8-week blocks that start multiple times per year.
Format and Flow
Expect flexible, mostly asynchronous online courses, with live support when you need it. Your job: keep a steady weekly rhythm.
Work and Grading
Most online courses are 100% online, with no set login times, and are delivered in 8-week formats. Some courses use longer terms or have in-person/synchronous components.
Help On Demand
You’ll get help from Academic Advising (CASAS), the Online Writing Center, and free online tutoring to stay on pace.
Fixed Tuition = Lower Cost Per Credit
Instead of changing per course, LU charges per credit at $390 each for most full-time undergraduate bachelor’s programs taken online and $455 each for part-time schooling. Those who opt for on-campus learning pay a $24,650 annual tuition block, or $845/credit hour for part-time.
Always-Open Admissions Calendar
With eight starts per year, LU helps you keep your momentum going. You can start when you’re ready.
Liberty Snapshot: At a Glance
Start with the big levers that determine time and cost. These are the policies you’ll work with as you build your fast-track plan at Liberty University.
- Institutional Accreditation: SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges).
- Online Course Rhythm: 8-week courses with 8 start dates per year (some courses use other formats).
- Max Transfer into a Bachelor’s: Up to 90 credits (75% of a 120-credit degree) with at least 25% completed at Liberty. Many programs also require ~30 upper-level credits overall and check your degree plan. (max 45 credits for an Associate degree)
- Online Tuition (2025–26)
- Undergraduate (UG) full-time: $390/credit
- UG part-time: $455/credit
- Military: $250/credit
- RN-to-BSN (and RN-to-BSN-to-MSN): $330/credit
- On-Campus/Residential Tuition (for comparison): $24,650 annual tuition block; part-time $845/credit hour (2025–26).
Fast-Finish Majors at Liberty University
Liberty University offers bachelor’s programs that pair well with heavy transfer and short course blocks. Use these as starting points for your plan.
- Technology: BS in Information Technology (various tracks).
- Health & Nursing: RN-to-BSN (for licensed RNs; fully online with 8-week courses).
- Behavioral Sciences: BS in Psychology (flexible online plan).
Speed tip: Many LU degrees require ~30 upper-level credit hours; confirm this on your Degree Completion Plan (DCP) so you don’t over-collect lower-division transfer credits.
Admissions Snapshot
The process for enrolling at Liberty is simple and fully online. Gather your transcripts, pick the next sub-term that fits, and submit your application to get moving.
- Apply online to start your admission.
- Send official transcripts for an evaluation.
- (Optional) Request an unofficial transfer consultation to preview how your credits will apply.
- Choose an 8-week sub-term from multiple start dates and pick the next one that fits your timeline.
What It Costs and How to Pay Less
Your total tuition at Liberty University is essentially credits remaining × per-credit rate. Reduce the credits you owe by maximizing approved transfer and prior-learning credit. Keep a tight, back-to-back 8-week pace to finish sooner. Layer in financial aid or employer benefits to lower out-of-pocket.
Lower the Bill:
Reduce your total tuition by maximizing transfer credits, accelerating your course load, and leveraging financial aid or employer tuition support. Use the strategies below to lower costs and graduate sooner — and confirm each option with advising to ensure it applies to your degree plan.
- Max out transfer + exam/experience credit (within policy), including CLEP/DSST/AP/IB and up to 30 hours via Experience Plus.
- Sequence back-to-back 8-week subterms to avoid idle months.
- If you’re military-connected, use the $250/credit rate and request an ACE-based JST/CCAF evaluation.
Career Outcomes & ROI
Liberty University Online graduates often see meaningful career gains — qualifying for better roles, increasing earnings potential, and building connections with employers nationwide. Here are a few ways LU helps position students for success:
- Career support includes advising and success services through CASAS plus writing/tutoring resources you can use throughout the program.
- External aggregators using U.S. College Scorecard data estimate ~$39,100 median earnings 10 years after entry (actual outcomes vary by field and experience).
Five-Step Liberty Transfer Checklist
Use this checklist to build your fastest, lowest-cost path — then execute it across short, repeatable bursts.
Degree Hacking Coach’s Corner
Considering Liberty University Online? This video breaks down the top pros, hidden drawbacks, and how students are using platforms like Study.com to lock in transfer credits and save thousands before they apply.
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