[naudo]

Generally in the US the application fee isn't refundable. I've always understood it as a way for schools to offset the cost of processing applications and prevent folks from applying to every college under the premise of "Maybe I'll get lucky and be accepted into MIT"

[segmondy]

In this case, I get the feeling they might make as much money from application fees as they might make from the actual program, There are lots of people who will can't make it to the US due to visa who will love a degree from a US university. Online or not.

[gbertram]

My credentials aren't that great, so I'll just wait and apply next term to increase my chances of getting accepted.

[lockes5hadow]

From the FAQ: . Students who qualify but are not offered admission during Spring 2014 will be offered deferred admission in subsequent terms.