Dual Enrollment & Higher Education
The average cost of a typical university undergraduate degree in the US is around $27,000 per year for in-state students at a public institution, and $45,000 per year for out-of-state students at a public institution. Private universities average around $58,000 per year; this includes tuition, fees, room and board, and other associated expenses, totaling around $108,000 for in-state students and $180,000 for out-of-state students over a four-year period.
Kepler helps college-bound students successfully and affordably navigate their path to post-secondary education. Using Kepler's dual-credit program, a high school student can live at home and earn a regionally-accredited A. A. degree for less than $20,000. All courses are fully online and taught in the Christian liberal arts tradition by a qualified professor.
In this video, Dr. Woods mentions Kepler's partnership with Colorado Christian University and others. Kepler also now partners with Faulkner University to offer college credits.
Kepler partners with Faulkner University to offer college credit for qualifying high school students. These courses are fully accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) through Faulkner University. This means college credits are transferable to any state or private college in the U.S.Generally, regional accreditation is transferable to most state and private institutions. However, all institutions of higher education have credit transfer policies (e.g., Faulkner's credit transfer policies can be viewed here). Be sure to review your institution's credit transfer policies before taking college courses anywhere.
Junior and Seniors in high school with a B average or higher may take courses that satisfy both high school and college credits. Students transferring into Kepler during their junior year are subject an academic interview and may need to score a 72 or higher on the CLT exam.
Dual-credit courses are the course price + $325. In most cases, 1 high school credit plus 3 college credits cost the equivalent of a single full-year, 1-credit high school course. And, they can be completed in a single semester.
Dual Credit Courses Offered in 25-26 Academic Year
Fall 2025
HU 2315 Western Tradition I A chronological investigation of humanity in Western society undertaken through the study of art, music, literature, politics, philosophy, and theology from antiquity to the late medieval world (ca. 1500 A.D.). The historical experience of man and his cultural expressions and values are interpreted through a Christian worldview as the best means to understand the nature of man. Prerequisite: Eligibility for EH 1301. Offered every semester.
HY 2320 American Cultural Heritage An analysis of the peculiar aspects of American cultural heritage including its European, social, religious, and political background. Offered each fall and spring on ground and online and each summer online.
HU 1309 Technology and Society An examination of key ideas and issues in the history and philosophy of technology through the use of Great Books readings. Readings may include, but are not limited to, works from the Bible, Bradbury, Postman, Aeschylus, Bacon, Lewis, and Berry.
Spring 2026
HU 2325 Western Tradition II A chronological investigation of humanity in Western society undertaken through the study of art, music, 21st literature, politics, philosophy, and theology from the Italian Renaissance to the century. The historical experience of man and his cultural expressions and values are interpreted through a Christian worldview as the best means to understand the nature of man. Prerequisite: Eligibility for EH 1301. Offered every Spring semester (as needed).
EH 1311 Rhetoric I This course will use Great Books selections to expose the student to key ideas and issues in the history and philosophy of rhetoric. Readings may include, but are not limited to works from pre-Socratic authors, Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, Tacitus, Cicero, and Isocrates. Using threaded discussions, written posted assignments, and online peer collaborative projects, the student will develop thinking, reading, and communication skills.
HU 2330 How Markets Work An investigation of how markets work in providing for production, allocation of resources and products, and incomes. It explains that an effective system of markets is dependent on foundational and philosophical requisites from law, government, and the culture. Part of the Intercollegiate Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (IPPE) program.
HU 1309 Technology and Society An examination of key ideas and issues in the history and philosophy of technology through the use of Great Books readings. Readings may include, but are not limited to, works from the Bible, Bradbury, Postman, Aeschylus, Bacon, Lewis, and Berry (as needed).
Additional courses will be added as the need grows. To learn more, schedule an appointment with Kepler's Dean of Academics
Kepler students who are college bound can also save thousands in tuition through Kepler's dual enrollment partnership with regionally-accredited Colorado Christian University (CCU). The following courses at Kepler Education are eligible for dual enrollment with CCU:
To learn more, schedule an appointment with Kepler's Dean of Academics, or visit Colorado Christian University.
Higher Education Partnerships
Gutenberg College is a nationally accredited undergraduate “Great Books” liberal arts program located in Eugene, Oregon. Gutenberg exists to educate individuals and to foster a biblical worldview with a desire to pursue truth conscientiously. Learn more about Gutenberg College.
Gutenberg Grant
Those who have completed at least 3 credits with Kepler are eligible for a $1000, four-year, renewable grant at Gutenberg College. Those who have completed 6 or more credits and the Kepler diploma track are eligible for a $2000, four-year, renewable grant. To learn more, schedule an appointment with Kepler's Dean of Academics, or visit Gutenberg's Grants and Scholarship page on their website.