Making Christ-Centered Education Affordable
Ecclesia is Northwest Arkansas’ only Christ-centered work college. Through scholarships, grants, and our unique Work-Learning-Service program, students dramatically reduce the cost of their education, often graduating with little to no student loan debt.
Understand Your Costs—and How to Reduce Them
This page covers On-Campus Undergraduate costs and pathways to make Ecclesia affordable. You’ll also find quick links for Graduate and Concurrent students, plus EC Online.
What Affects Your Cost?
- Enrollment load (credits per term)
- Housing & meals (on-campus vs. commuting)
- Scholarships & grants (institutional, state, federal)
- Work-Learning participation (if applicable)
- Books, supplies, travel (COA factors)
2026–2027 Tuition & Fees — On-Campus Undergraduate
| Item | Per Semester | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12–18 credit hours) | $8,175 | $16,350 |
| Activity & Technology Fees | $550 | $1,100 |
| Housing & Food | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Total Direct Cost | $12,725 | $25,450 |
Tuition is $545/credit hour. Credits above 18 are billed per credit. See the Cost of Attendance for indirect expenses (books, transportation, etc.).
Graduate (Master’s)
$300/credit hour; a 36-hour master’s is $10,800 for 2025–2026. Graduate tuition is non-scholarshipped and payable up-front.
Concurrent (High School Students)
Take college courses while in high school. Pricing and availability vary by term and delivery.
EC Online
Exploring online programs? Costs and aid are listed separately for EC Online.
Estimate Your Aid
Project scholarships and aid in minutes. This planner helps you compare scenarios; your official award follows after you apply and submit documents.
Undergraduate Campus Cost & Scholarship Estimator
This tool estimates your undergraduate institutional and state scholarships and how they affect your Direct (billable) charges for campus-based programs over one academic year (fall + spring). It assumes a standard full-time load of 12–18 credit hours per semester and focuses on tuition, required fees, and—if you live on campus—room & board. It does not include books, personal expenses, or transportation.
For EC Online tuition and fees, please see our EC Online Cost & Aid page. For the federally required historical-average calculator, use our official Net Price Calculator.
Estimator loading… If it doesn’t appear, head to FAFSA & Documents or use the Net Price Calculator.
Scholarships & Grants
Institutional awards, Arkansas Academic Challenge, Pell/SEOG (if eligible), and the Matching Church Scholarship.
Work-Learning
Many students participate in paid campus roles. Work-Learning is graded and separate from academics; participation and placement are confirmed during enrollment.
Loans & Repayment
Borrow only what you need. Understand federal/private loans and get help after graduation.
FAQs
Estimator vs. Net Price Calculator—what’s the difference?
Estimator: quick planner to model scholarships & aid and preview your plan. Net Price Calculator (NPC): federally required tool using prior-year averages. Use both for a complete picture.
Are test scores required for aid?
No. Scores may support scholarship review or course placement but aren’t required to receive federal aid via FAFSA.
Is Work-Learning required?
Many students participate; roles and participation are confirmed during enrollment. Work-Learning is graded and separate from academics.
Start Your Plan
Model scholarships & aid in minutes—then we’ll help you finalize the details.
Need the official calculator? Open NPC.
Questions?
Email admissions@ecollege.edu or call 479-248-7236.