Tuition KWU

Tuition and Financial Information

KWU degree programs are competitively priced to meet the financial needs of a broad range of students.

Lean more about our affordable tuition rates and flexible payment plans.

Application and Registration Fees

Application Fee

A $50.00 nonrefundable application fee is charged at the time of application for all KWU programs, either by credit card or in the form of a personal check, or money order made payable to Key West University.

Registration Fee

Students who are admitted into a KWU degree program are charged a $50.00 one-time non-refundable registration fee, at the time of enrollment in their first trimester of study.  Payment can be made by credit card, or in the form of a personal check or money order made payable to Key West University.

Tuition

Tuition rates for the 2022/2023 academic year

Programs	Typical program duration*	Full program	Per academic year	Per credit
Bachelor of Science in Business Management	4 years	$20,040	$5,010	$167.00
Bachelor of Science in Economics	4 years	$20,040	$5,010	$167.00
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies	4 years	$20,040	$5,010	$167.00
Master of Business Administration	18 months	$10,296	$6,864	$264.00
Doctor of Business Administration	3 years	$19,500	$6,500	$325.00

* Actual program duration may vary by student and depends on the number of transfer credits awarded (if any).

The costs of all required E-books and learning materials are included in tuition rates. For credit transfer, students are required to provide official transcripts from their previous educational institution.

Financial Assistance

• All KWU students who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents are eligible to enroll in affordable tuition payment plans, which are administered by TFC Tuition Financing.
• International students are currently not eligible to enroll in tuition payment plans.
• For nearly 50 years, TFC Tuition has been a respected leader in student financing, helping students to achieve the professional career of their dreams. TFC makes education affordable for all KWU students who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, by offering a wide range of payment options, and an online portal to manage your own account. Financing is available even if you don’t have great credit or a strong financial history.
• Prospective students are encouraged to contact a KWU Admissions Representative to discuss their financing needs.

Note: Currently, Key West University does not participate in national, state or local financial aid programs for students, including Title IV loans.

Key West University G.L.O.B.E. (Global Leaders of Business Entrepreneurship) Scholarship

General Eligibility: Open to U.S. — based and international applicants applying for entry into KWU’s MBA program

Award: Half-tuition scholarship for the first trimester of study

Number of Awards: 2 (awarded annually, for entrance into the fall trimester of study)

General Requirements: Applicants must submit a completed business plan for a new product or business they would like to launch using the template provided with the application form.

• Scholarship Terms and Conditions
• Application Form
• Consent & Release Form
• Business Plan Template

Refund Policy

• Cancellation must be made in writing by the student (preferably by email).
• All monies, except the non-refundable application and registration fees, will be refunded if the student cancels within three (3) business days of signing the enrollment agreement and making an initial tuition deposit.
• Cancellation after the third (3rd) business day, but before the start of a trimester, will result in a refund of all monies paid, except for the non-refundable application and registration fees.
• Cancellation or withdrawal after attendance has begun, through 20% completion of the course, will result in a pro-rata refund of tuition computed on the number of credit hours completed to the total course credit hours required.
• Cancellation after completing more than 20% of the course will result in no refund.
• The termination date for refund computation purposes is the date on which KWU administration received a cancellation request in writing from the student.
• Refunds will be made within 30 days of receipt of cancellation notice.
• Should a course be canceled by the administration for any reason, tuition for that course will be refunded in full to students.