Sophia Learning review

Sophia Learning is built for adults working toward a degree who want to finish general education requirements for less than campus tuition. A membership gives unlimited access to 80+ self-paced courses, from College Algebra and Calculus I to English Composition I, U.S. History and Introduction to Psychology. Courses are asynchronous, with no lectures or deadlines, and completions never expire. To earn a transcript you pass Challenge assessments of five to 10 multiple-choice questions, any Touchstone projects and a Final Milestone, with an average of 70% or higher. Sophia says 115+ partner schools have agreed to accept its transfer credits and nearly 3,000 colleges and universities have reviewed its transcripts, so the value depends on your own school. Pricing is $99 a month, $299 for 4 months or $799 a year, and the free trial needs no credit card and has no time limit up to the first course Challenge. The weak point is scope: it covers gen eds, not your major.

Who it is for

degree students who want cheaper gen ed credits

Price

$99 a month, $299 for 4 months or $799 a year; free trial with no credit card.

Per month. Automatically renews monthly. $99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 80+ self-paced, asynchronous gen ed courses with no formal lectures or deadlines
• 115+ partner schools have agreed to accept Sophia transfer credits
• Nearly 3,000 colleges and universities have reviewed Sophia transcripts
• Courses include College Algebra, Calculus I, English Composition I and Introduction to Psychology
• Free trial with no credit card and no time limit, up to the first course Challenge

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One membership covers unlimited courses, so finishing several a month lowers the cost per course
• Strength: Free trial work counts toward course credit once you join
• Strength: Course completions never expire
• Weakness: Credit only counts if your own school accepts it, so you need to check with an advisor
• Weakness: General education only, not upper-level major courses
• Weakness: Assessments are mostly multiple-choice Challenges, with a 70% average needed for a transcript

Key facts

• 1 month: $99
• 4 months: $299
• 12 months: $799
• Partner schools: 115+

Where it ranks

Sophia Learning is No. 3 in our Best Online College Courses verdict.