Tuition Overview

Finishing your education shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg—and at Southern, it doesn’t! Earn your degree from a private, faith-based institution with affordable tuition rates, financial aid options, and a program that rewards your ambition with practical skills and experience that will distinguish you in your career field.

Cost

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In order to make the dream of finishing college more accessible, tuition for the Adult Degree Completion program is set at only 40% of the normal Southern tuition with institutional scholarships already built into the pricing.

Normal Southern tuition is $1,000 per credit

ADC Program Tuition: $400/credit hour

This tuition rate does not include books and lab fees but applies for all classes within the major, general education classes, and elective classes. It reflects Southern's mission to provide an affordable private, faith-based education to adults looking to complete their bachelor's degree.

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Answer the questions below to estimate your tuition costs. If you're unsure how to answer, simply leave the answer blank or select "I'm unsure".

Are you a Tennessee resident?

Yes

How many credit hours would you like to take per semester?
Most adult degree completion students take 3-6 credits per semester.

Completed Credits

What is your total cumulative GPA from your prior experience in college?

Are you a veteran or active service member?

Yes

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Outside Scholarships

You're not alone when determining how to finance the completion of your college degree. There are many outside scholarships designed specifically to support adults who want to finish what they started. Some of these are held at the federal level whereas others are Tennessee Scholarships for nontraditional students.

Below, you'll find some of the more common scholarship opportunities available to you. You can also view our quick guide to scholarships for adults in Tennessee or our full list of scholarship opportunities.

Military Financial Aid

The Helping Heroes Grant is awarded to U.S. veterans who were honorably discharged or who are a former or current member of a reserve or TN National Guard unit. Southern supports our troops and is proud to recognize the individuals and families of individuals who have served our country. We recognize that military personnel and their families have unique considerations as they further their education, which is why we invite you to learn more and check your eligibility.

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Tuition Overview

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Scholarships

Military Aid

Tuition Prices

Normal Southern tuition is $1,000 per credit

ADC Program Tuition: $400/credit hour

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Payment Options

Access Our Adult Degree Completion Financing Guide

Outside Scholarships

Tennessee HOPE Scholarship — Nontraditional

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Pell Grant

Military Financial Aid

Tuition Overview

Cost

Scholarships

Military Aid

Tuition Prices

Normal Southern tuition is $1,000 per credit

ADC Program Tuition: $400/credit hour

Estimate Your Tuition Costs

Calculate Your Estimated Tuition

Total Estimated Tuition:Calculating...

Payment Options

Access Our Adult Degree Completion Financing Guide

Access Our Degree Completion Financing Guide

Outside Scholarships

Tennessee HOPE Scholarship — Nontraditional

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Federal Pell Grant

Military Financial Aid

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