Tuition and Fees
Western Seminary works hard to keep quality theological training affordable. 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.
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2022–2023 Tuition and Fees
Master's Level Tuition | |
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Credit (includes MA/MFT) | $642 per hour |
Master of Counseling (Portland Campus) Credit | $673 per hour |
Auxiliary Courses (Perspectives, CRU, etc.) | $277 per hour |
Audit | $153 per hour |
Doctoral Level Tuition | |
Credit Doctor of Ministry (DMin) | $673 per hour |
Credit Doctor of Intercultural Studies (DIS) | $715 per hour |
Credit Doctor of Education (EdD) | $715 per hour |
Credit Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | $715 per hour |
Audit | $174 per hour |
Term Fees | |
Education Resource Fee |
$220 per term |
Special Programs
Enrichment | $147 per hour |
CEU (in addition to audit or enrichment tuition cost) | Varies by Learning Activity |
CTC Certificate Transformation Coaching | $4,200 ($700/class) |
Advanced CTC | $2,100 ($700/class) |
Other Fees
Application Processing Fee/transcript evaluation fee | $50 |
Late Registration Fee After Open Registration Period Ends | $50 one time with first course registration |
Course Change Add Fee After Semester begins | $25 per course |
Course Change Drop Fee After Open Registration Period | $25 per course |
Advanced Standing Examination Fee | $60 one time sitting fee plus $30 per credit on passing exams |
Delinquent Account Fee - On balances under $2,000 | $50 per month |
Delinquent Account Fee - On balances over $2,000 | $100 per month |
Counseling Internship Continuation Fee | $400 per class |
Transcripts
For Processing Within 7-10 Business Days | $5 per copy |
For Processing Within 3 Business Days | $15 per US addresss plus $5 per copy |
Diploma Reorder Fee | $30 |
Important Dates and Events
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