Seminary Tuition and Fees
Western Seminary is an affordable choice for the highest quality of theological training – which means great value for you. Not only do we work hard to offer reasonable tuition, we also 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.
2017 - 2018 Tuition and Fees
| Master's Level Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Credit | $ 565 per hour |
| Credit for Portland MAC Program Courses | $ 595 per hour |
| Auxiliary Courses (Perspectives, etc.) | $ 225 per hour |
| Audit | $ 100 per hour |
| Audit Coaching classes | $ 415 per hour |
| Doctoral Level Tuition | |
| Credit Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) | $ 595 per hour |
| Credit Doctor of Intercultural Studies (D.Int.St.) | $ 635 per hour |
| Audit | $ 120 per hour |
| D. Min. Coaching Cohort only - Additional Coaching fee | $ 265 per class |
| Final Project Dissertation 1 credit hour each semester until dissertation completed. Minimum 6 semesters. |
D.Min.: $ 595 per hour D.Int.St.: $ 635 per hour |
| Term Fees | |
| Education Resource Fee Required for all students in programs registered for at least one course for credit each term. |
$ 220 per term |
Add and Drop Fees
During Open Registration:
There are no Add or Drop fees during Open Registration
After Open Registration closes and before the beginning of the semester:
- If a student has registered for any course during Open Registration, they will not be charged a late registration fee to add a course after Open Registration has closed provided they register before the semester begins.
- If a student has not registered for any courses during Open Registration, they will be charged a one-time $50 Late Registration fee to add courses beginning the day after Open Registration closes.
- A student dropping a course after Open Registration has closed will be charged a $25 Drop fee beginning the day after Open Registration closes.
After the semester begins:
- Student will be charged a $25 Late Add fee and/or a $25 Drop fee for each course once the semester begins.
- If a student has not registered for any courses prior to the beginning of the semester, they will also be charged a one-time $50 Late Registration fee to add courses beginning the day after Open Registration closes.
Special Programs
| Enrichment | $ 100 per hour |
| Enrichment Coaching classes | $ 415 per hour |
| CEU (in addition to audit or enrichment tuition cost) | Varies by Learning Activity |
| CTC Certificate Transformation Coaching MCS 290 | $ 1,800 |
Other Fees
| Application Processing 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 $2000 | $ 50 per month |
| Delinquent Account Fee - On balances over $2,000 | $ 100 per month |
| Ministry Formation Course Fee (e.g., MF500) | $ 250 per class |
| Ministry Formation Lab Fee (e.g., MF531-4) | $ 250 per class |
Graduation
| Masters | $200 |
| Dual Degree in Same Academic Year | $200 plus additional $40 |
| Doctoral | $275 |
| Certificate/Diploma | $40 |
Transcripts
| For Processing Within 7-10 Business Days | $ 5 per copy |
| For Processing Within 3 Business Days | $ 15 per US address plus $ 5 per copy |
| Copying Pages from Prior Catalogs | $ 5-20 |
| Diploma Reorder Fee (first diploma is included in grad fee) | $ 20 |
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