When God calls you to ministry, finances shouldn’t stand in the way. That’s why United Theological Seminary is committed to helping students pursue their calling through a high-quality, affordable education. Use the information on this page to help you estimate and budget for the total cost for your program.
If you have questions about your specific program, please contact studentaid@united.edu.
Tuition and Fees
For the third year in a row, United is holding tuition rates steady. That means no increase for current or new students. In addition, United is pleased to continue offering its Tuition Guarantee that ensures the tuition rate you start with is the tuition rate you graduate with.
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
$10,000/Year
Average Annual Tuition & Fees
$11,740
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $3,165
External Aid - $812
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$7,763
MASTER OF DIVINITY
$790/Credit Hour
Average Annual Tuition & Fees*
$16,555
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $4,025
External Aid - $2,678
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$9,852
ALL OTHER MASTER'S
$790/Credit Hour
Average Annual Tuition & Fees*
$15,205
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $4,123
External Aid - $2,515
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$8,567
Program Total**
| Program | Program Total | Average Program Total After United & External Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Ministry | $35,925 | $22,658 |
| Master of Divinity | $64,715 | $36,242 |
| Master of Theological Studies | $39,545 | $15,277 |
| Master of Arts in Christian Ministries | $36,905 | $26,861 |
| Master of Ministry | $39,545 | $17,639 |
| Master of Arts | $29,795 | $15,943 |
*Based on 18 credit hours per year.
**PLEASE NOTE: Information on this page is based on the 2023-2024 tuition rates and estimated United and external student aid rates. This information is an estimate of tuition and fees. A student’s pace and course availability will have an impact on final cost and program length. For additional assistance with determining cost, please send student aid questions to studentaid@united.edu and student billing questions to studentbilling@united.edu.
Budgeting for Your First Year at United
Direct charges for tuition and fee rates are set on an annual basis by the Board of Trustees. Variable expenses such as books, transportation and personal living expenses are set by the Office of Financial Aid and are based on average student expenses and federal guidelines.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
United provides multiple scholarship opportunities to defray out-of-pocket costs for students. Learn more about available scholarships below, and complete your scholarship application.
Available Scholarships & Tuition Discounts
- All
- Master's
- Doctoral
