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ADMISSIONS

Graduate School Tuition (per credit hour)

These prices represent the sticker price. Most students receive some form of financial aid, scholarships, grants or other assistance.

Tuition

2026-2027
Behavioral Science Degrees
Clinical Psychology (M.S.) $570
Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) $570
General Psychology (M.S.) $570
Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.) $530
Biblical & Theological Degrees
Bible & Theology (M.A.) $430
Intercultural Studies (M.A.) $430
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) $430
Practical Theology (M.A.) $430
Christian Ministry (M.A.) $430
Master of Theological Studies (M.A.) $430
Business Administration Degrees
Master of Business Administration (MBA) $570
Master of Healthcare Administration (MBA) $570
Children & Family Degree
Children & Family (M.A.) $430
Education Degrees
Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) $385
Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) $385
School Counseling (M.Ed.) $460
English Degree
English (M.A.) $385
History Degree
History (M.A.) $385
Organizational Leadership Degree
Organizational Leadership (M.A.) $530
Doctoral Degrees
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) $450
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) $799

New Student Fees

2026-2027
Application Fee (graduate) $50

Fees

2026-2027
General Fee (8 hours and above) $520
General Fee (7 hours and below) $65
Academic Support Fee $70
Technology Fee $100
2026-2027
Independent Study (graduate per hour) $50
Doctoral Supervision (per semester) $120
2026-2027
Course Withdrawal/Add Fee $35
Payment Plan Enrollment Fee $100
Administrative Withdrawal $125
Graduation Application Fee $80/$150**
Teaching Internship (Alt Cert) $750
Clinical Student Teaching (Post-Bac) $500
Emergency Course Extension (per course) $150
Portfolio Course Extension (per course) $500
Irregular Course Opening (graduate) $50
Irregular Registration $60
Missed Payment NSF Fee $30
Return Check Fee $30
2026-2027
Transcript (see website for complete list of options) $6-$30
ID Card Replacement $10

COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. RATES EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026.
**Graduation Fee is $80 before deadline and $150 after deadline