College Algebra
- • Earn 3 transferable credits
- • 100% online and Zoom-free
- • Includes everything you need
Courses as low as $597
Original price: $1332
Monthly payment option available
Benefits
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College Credits
Earn 3 credits transferable to your school of choice
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Fun + Flexible
Interactive experience built by game designers
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Affordable
50% less expensive than traditional college
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Course
OverviewAt Outlier, we know math can be scary, so we’ve designed a course that works for “not math people” and mathletes alike. This course breaks concepts down into simple building blocks that are easy to understand, and will show you everyday math tricks that will blow your mind.
Note: If you’re deciding between this course or Precalculus, it comes down to your goals & preferred pace: College Algebra does not include trigonometry, so it has a more relaxed pace and is great for fulfilling a math prereq. If you plan to take Calculus or go into STEM or Business disciplines, Precalculus is the better choice. You can always reach out to hello@outlier.org with any questions.
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Brilliant
InstructorsOutlier’s College Algebra course is taught by Kelsey Houston-Edwards, a charismatic instructor who’s renowned for her ability to clearly communicate complicated concepts, including for shows like PBS' Infinite Series.
Our guest lecturer, Po-Shen Loh, is a popular math YouTuber and professor at Carnegie-Mellon who has a knack for connecting math with everyday life in the most unexpected ways.
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How it
worksSign up for our 14-week for-credit term. Audit track also available if you’re not seeking credits.
Enjoy on-demand movie-quality video lectures, and enhance your learning with fun active learning materials.
When it’s time for exams, open windows fit around your schedule. Upon completion (congrats!) you’ll earn 3 transferable college credits.
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Dedicated
SupportHit a snag on the site? Have a burning question? We’ve got you covered.
Our dedicated Student Success team is available to assist you—and push you—to help you pass with flying colors.
And, if you do all the work but do not pass, we will offer a full refund*.
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…a way to get college credit when life circumstances make it difficult for students.
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...accessible college classes at a fraction of the cost.
Transferable credits from a top 50 school
Most schools accept credits transferred from University of Pittsburgh
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Full refund if you do the work and don't pass
If you’ve put in the time and effort to do all the work for a course but do not receive a passing grade, that’s on us and you will receive a full refund. You may also exit the course before the drop deadline to receive a full refund (14 days from start for 14-week courses, and 7 days from start for 7-week intensive courses).
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| Traditional course | College Algebra |
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Cost Per Course$1332 on average |
Cost Per Course$597 with monthly payment option |
CreditsUsually 3-4 credits from your school |
Credits3 transferable credits |
RiskPay full price after the drop deadline |
RiskFull refund if you do the work but don't pass |
FormatIn-person or Zoom |
FormatInteractive and 100% online (Zoom-free) |
Free TutoringNo |
Free TutoringYes |
LecturesSpecific time and place |
LecturesOn demand, anywhere |
ExamsSpecific hour |
ExamsFlexible window |
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What you’ll learn
This course covers all the College Algebra principles you’ll need for college credit (and then some—see the syllabus for a complete list), plus:
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The best way to work with a calculator
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How many times you can fold a piece of paper in half (and why)
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How a fly invented geometry (kinda)
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How to understand cryptocurrency growth using multiplicative factors
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How to see algebra at work in your dinner menu
Frequently asked questions
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We recommend students have earned at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. You must be 13 or older and willing to commit yourself academically to enroll in our courses. Students attempting Outlier courses should be ready for the academic rigor of college-level coursework.
In addition, students will need Wi-Fi and a laptop or desktop computer (tablets, Chromebook and cell phones do not meet our requirements) to complete the course.
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When you Audit an Outlier course, it simply means you’re taking the course without the expectation of earning credits or impacting your college transcript. You will not receive a grade, a transcript, nor credits, and will not be participating in exams.
The Audit Path is ideal for:
-High school students who are looking to add sparkle to their college applications, or who wish to learn more about a subject, but avoid the burden of impacting their permanent records.-Lifelong learners who want to take a serious course but aren’t interested in receiving grades or college credits.
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Tutoring sessions will be scheduled to maximize compatibility with students’ schedules and availability. Exams and writing assignments (when applicable) are each open to take for a set window of time (usually several days); however, all other course materials are available to you from the time the course opens through the end of the final exam window.
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If you have a request for reasonable disability accommodations, contact success@outlier.org. Please include specifics regarding the accommodation you are seeking. Additionally, if you have a disability accommodations letter from a school you are currently attending, you may send that to us as well.
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