Tuition & Financial Aid
An affordable education with lasting value.
While the cost of a Cairn University education is competitive with similar institutions, we realize you may need financial assistance to take this journey. You are not alone. 97% of our full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.



Avg. Aid Award
$
20,042
Annually
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*Based on first-time, full-time students including federal, state, and university grants and scholarships.



Avg. Aid Award
$
20,042
Annually
-
*Based on first-time, full-time students including federal, state, and university grants and scholarships.
Getting started with
Financial Aid
Getting started with financial aid


The Bible is the foundation for everything that we do — not just understanding how to interpret the Bible, but how to integrate it into every part of your life. Coming here is going to challenge you in almost every area of your life: socially, academically, and spiritually.
Breanna Farrell, Business Administration & Bible
Undergraduate Programs
Cairn Online
$
$425
per credit
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Flat per credit rate
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AA, BS/BA, and Dual-Level programs!
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Access to all online learning platforms
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Does not include textbooks & supplies
Undergraduate Programs
Full-time, on-campus (2022-2023)
$
$12,233
50
per semester (after average aid) -
Tuition (12-18 credits/semester)
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Housing
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Meals (unlimited access plan)
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Activity fees
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Does not include textbooks & supplies
Graduate Programs
Online & On-campus
$
$300-$725
per credit
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Discounts available on select programs
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Tuition varies by program
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50% off for course audits
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Does not include textbooks & supplies
Important Dates & Deadlines
- February 15 – FAFSA priority deadline
- March 1 – Young Life Scholarship application due
- March 1 – Veritas Scholarship application due
- August 1 – Church Match payment due
- August 1 – Scholarship America match application due
- August 1 – Fall tuition payment due
- December 15 – Spring tuition payment due
Financial Aid Forms
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Important Dates
- February 15 – FAFSA priority deadline
- August 1 – Church Match payment due
- August 1 – Fall tuition payment due
- December 15 – Spring tuition payment due