Tuition

Think you can't afford seminary training? Think again!

Western Seminary is an affordable choice for the highest quality of theological training – which means great value for you. You’ll find that our tuition rates are significantly lower than the national average for seminaries and graduate schools, and we work hard to keep student fees to a minimum. The resources here will help you anticipate the costs currently associated with student life, and if you have need, please explore financial aid options such as scholarships and loans.

2012 - 2013 Tuition and Fees

Master’s Level Tuition  
Credit $470 per hour
Audit $160 per hour
Audit Coaching classes $375 per hour

 

Doctoral Level Tuition  
Credit $480 per hour
Audit $180 per hour
PTS 711 materials fee $125
Final Project Dissertation – 1 credit hour each semester until dissertation completed $480 per hour

 

  • Special Programs
    Special Programs  
    Enrichment $160 per hour
    Enrichment Coaching classes $375 per course
    CEU (in addition to audit or enrichment tuition cost) Varies by Learning Activity
    CTC Certificate for Transformation Coaching $1,550
  • Other Fees
    Other Fees  
    Application Fee/transcript evaluation fee $50
    Course Change Add Fee after Open Reg. Period $10 when open reg closes
    Course Change Add Fee after Open Reg. Period $15 (3 wks. before 1st day of term)
    Course Change Add Fee after Open Reg. Period $20 (2 wks. before 1st day of term)
    Course Change Drop Fee $10
    Advanced Standing Examination Fee $35 per class; not to exceed $140
    Materials fee PTS 561 & CNS562K system-wide $90
    Materials fee (MFM 500M) $50
    CNS 581 per semester fee until completed $150
    Materials fee (CNS 525) $60
    Language Course Fee (NTS 501, 502, 508, 508E, 509, 509E; OTS 501, 502, 508, 508E, 509, 509E) applies system-wide $60 per class
    Delinquent account fee assessed four weeks after tuition due date - see below “When is tuition due?” Sliding scale based on balance $150-$100-$50-$25
    Re:Train $75 per credit
    Perspectives Course (DIS 520) $160 per credit
  • Graduation
    Graduation  
    Masters $195
    Dual Degree in Same Academic Year $195 plus additional $30
    Doctoral $250
    Certificate/Diploma/Partners in Ministry (wives) $30
  • Thesis / Dissertation Binding
    Thesis/Dissertation Binding  
    Personal Copy (if binding is needed before graduation, add additional $7.50 apiece for shipping plus $11.50 total for handling) $25 each
    Other fees (shipping of personal copies via UPS) $13 for 1+ $3 for each additional copy in lower 48
    Library Processing Fee for Thesis Binding $25
    Copyright Fee (optional) $60
  • Transcripts
    Transcripts  
    For processing within 7-10 business days $4 per copy
    For processing within 3 business days $15 per US address plus
    $4 / copy
    Copying Pages from Prior Catalogs $5-20
    Diploma Reorder Fee (first diploma is included in grad fee) $20
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