Costs & Tuition

There are three main costs for the Distance Calculus course:

  • Tuition & Fees - Roger Williams University
  • Computer Algebra Software
  • E-Textbook/Textbook/Videobook/Curriculum

Tuition & Fees

Distance Calculus @ Roger Williams University - University College - have a tuition fee of $433/credit hour.

Roger Williams University also assesses a Semester Enrollment Fee of $80 on each course, even if you enroll in multiple courses in a single semester.

If you pay your course tuition to Roger Williams University via credit card, there is an additional credit-card convenience fee of $5 assessed by the RWU Elevate Online Tuition Payment System that Roger Williams University uses. Credit cards and debit cards are treated the same on the RWU Elevate payment system.

You may also pay your via e-Check (instructions are sent at the time of enrollment), or via Paper Check, mailed in classical fashion to the Bursar's Office at Roger Williams University.

Software & Costs

Lower Courses
Precalculus
Calculus I
Calculus II
Multivariable Calculus
Applied Calculus
Course Software
LiveMath™ Maker
 
Purchase Options
1 Year Student License: $45
Special Time-Unlimited Student License: $70
(Purchase link sent to student upon enrollment)
Upper Courses
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
Probability Theory (Calculus-based)
Course Software
Mathematica™ for Students
 
Purchase Options
1 Year Student License: $75
(Proof of student status required by Wolfram;
provided to Wolfram upon enrollment in Distance Calculus program)

 

E-Textbook/Textbook/Videobook/Curriculum

Each Distance Calculus course uses a specific "textbook" (the more appropriate term is "e-textbook" or "videotext", etc.). The costs for each textbook are listed below:

Course E-Text Cost
Precalculus The Primitives of Precalculus Videotext
by Robert Curtis
$45
Applied Calculus BusinessCalculus&LiveMath e-Text
by Davis/Porta/Uhl
$45
Calculus I Calculus&LiveMath: Calculus I e-Text
by Davis/Porta/Uhl
$45
Calculus II Calculus&LiveMath: Calculus II e-Text
by Davis/Porta/Uhl
$45
Multivariable Calculus Calculus&LiveMath: Vector Calculus e-Text
by Davis/Porta/Uhl
$45
Differential Equations Calculus&Mathematica: Differential Equations e-Text
by Carpenter/Davis/Uhl
$45
Linear Algebra Calculus&Mathematica: Matrices, Geometry, & Mathematica e-Text
by Carpenter/Davis/Uhl
$45
Probability Theory
(Calculus-based)
Prob/Stat&Mathematica e-Text
by Carpenter/Davis/Raschke/Uhl
$45

 

Computing Your Course Cost

As you can see from the tables above, there are a few choices for you to make when deciding upon a course. Specifically, the type of time-based software license to obtain for either LiveMath™ or Mathematica™. If you are planning to take more than one course from Distance Calculus, or you just don't want your software to expire, then we recommend the "Time-Unlimited" versions of the software. If you are sure you will only take one course from Distance Calculus, then you may opt for the less expensive time-limited software license.

Below are some sample course cost computations.

 

Example Cost for Precalculus Course

If, for example, you were to enroll in the Distance Precalculus course, the total costs would be:
4-credit hour
Course Tuition
Roger Williams University
$1732
Semester Enrollment Fee
Roger Williams University
$80
LiveMath™ Software
Special Distance Calculus Student Time-Unlimited License
$70
The Primitives of Precalculus Videotext $45
TOTAL COST $1732 + $80 + $70 + $45 =
$1927

 

Example Cost for Differential Equations Course

If, for example, you were to enroll in the Differential Equations course, the total costs would be:

3-credit hour
Course Tuition
Roger Williams University
$1299
Semester Enrollment Fee $80
Mathematica™ for Students Software
1 Year Student License
$75
Calculus&Mathematica: Differential Equations e-Text $45
TOTAL COST $1299 + $80 + $75 + $45 =
$1436







Distance Calculus - Student Reviews

Jenny Zuercher★★★★
Posted: May 18, 2025
Courses Completed: Precalculus, Calculus II
Dr. Curtis's courses are very difficult, but they are definitely worth it! I took Calculus 2 from Dr. Curtis in my senior year of high school and went into a combined Calculus 2 and Calculus 3 course my first year of college. This course prepared me, and I found that I already knew much of the Calculus 3 coursework. The most difficult part of these courses, in my opinion, is pacing yourself. If you can keep yourself on track, then you are all good to go!
Email: jenz2.home@icloud.com
Transferred Credits To: University of Iowa
Lauren B.★★★★★
Posted: May 5, 2025
Courses Completed: Linear Algebra, Probability Theory
You don’t just learn in this course you understand. As someone who has always struggled with math taking advanced courses was intimidating. Dr. Curtis and his TAs made math manageable and framed the questions in a way they were applicable to real world. Thanks again!
Chester F.★★★★
Posted: May 21, 2020
Courses Completed: Calculus I, Calculus II
I did not enjoy Calculus I at my school. I retook Calculus I, and then Calculus II, over the summer via Distance Calculus and it was awesome. I started my sophomore year back on track and ready for my physics classes. I struggled with the MathLive software but I guess it was alright.
Transferred Credits To: University of North Carolina
John ★★★★★
Posted: Nov 20, 2025
Courses Completed: Precalculus, Applied Calculus
Great course. Professor Curtis and the TAs graded quickly and gave really helpful feedback that made the class feel smooth and manageable. Definitely recommend it.
Transferred Credits To: Binghamton University (School of Managment)
Trevor★★★★★
Posted: Jun 19, 2025
Courses Completed: Calculus I
POSITIVES:
One of the best math classes I have ever taken. The lessons made the failures of my previous professors very apparent. In a few short minutes, things that I used to struggle with just clicked. This professor is top notch and really wants you to understand how to use the material.
NEGATIVES:
The SOFTWARE is extremely frustrating. Even after taking the time to learn, there are countless glitches. You learn to work around them, and overall, the software makes the math convenient, but its failures are sorely felt throughout the course. Make sure you save often as it crashes regularly, especially with graphs.
The assignments are easy enough but some of them don't line up with the taught material. Be prepared to do some of your own independent research to get a deeper understanding of why things are the way they are.
Transferred Credits To: US Army
Taylor C.★★★★★
Posted: May 27, 2025
Courses Completed: Multivariable Calculus
Im a visual learner and had a difficult time understanding multivariable calculus my first go around, and found this course offered by Roger Williams University, which uses real-time 3d graphing of the equations. I would see my work be manipulating the models, which gave a robust understanding of what each variable did. absolutely loved the course and class recordings.
Transferred Credits To: Califorina Baptist University
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