Admissions

Maybe. We're selective, although we don't look at the same criteria traditional schools look at. We don't care about your sex, race, age, athletic ability, or family income. We do care about your goals, character, strengths, and ability to succeed in our self-paced program.

In a sentence, it's more affordable, faster, and more effective than the majority of undergrad business programs, but only for the right type of student. Go to our Is This for Me? page if you haven't already to make sure your career goals align with Top Rock.

Price
Tuition at Top Rock University is $499/month or just under $5K upfront for the entire program. There are almost no degree-granting universities that can match this.

Speed
Top Rock is competency-based, which means there are no semesters or required time-in-class. You'll progress as quickly as you prove you know the material. This is beneficial for those students who seek to earn their degree on a short timescale.

On the other hand, many students require a flexible schedule that may take longer to complete. Our model works especially well for them. There are no set schedules, so you won't ever have to drop a course if something interferes with your studying time. You can also pause tuition payments without penalty.

Furthermore, because tuition at Top Rock is fixed, you won't pay tuition semester after semester. The maximum tuition paid is $4,994 if paid upfront or $5,994 if paid over 12 months, no matter how long you're enrolled. This stands in stark contrast to the traditional pay-per-semester model of many universities. Their tuition model is especially harmful when over 50% of first-time bachelor's degree recipients take more than four years to graduate and over 20% take more than six years.*

Effectiveness
Top Rock's effectiveness requires more explanation.
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A common complaint of traditional college graduates and employers is that schools aren't effective at teaching in-demand subjects, like self-management, soft-skills, and sales/marketing skills. Top Rock devotes over a dozen courses on personal development and communication in addition to the more technical courses on sales and marketing. (Those same skills translate directly to what you need to start your own business, which our program encourages.)

Other undergrad programs, especially accredited ones, require many theoretical and non-business courses. Our courses are practical and designed to help you succeed. We see this as a significant advantage compared to traditional schools.

Finally, our instruction methods are designed for today's world. We emphasize just-in-time learning over just-in-case memorization. Our courses are connected, so what you learn and build in the first courses is foundational to later ones. The goal is to develop a routine of making consistent progress so your knowledge and skills compound over time.

*See National Center for Educational Statistics Fast Facts

Hyper Track (coming soon) is the program for you. You'll have recurring meetings with a coach, more feedback, and a set schedule.

In the Flex Track (available now), you'll still receive feedback on your assignments and interact with faculty, but it is limited. In the near future, you'll have the option to join an online community if you want more interaction.