Tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 academic year:
Tuition for Masters students:
$750/credit hour
Tuition for D.Min. students:
$460/credit hour
Tuition for CSL students:
$450/credit hour ($750 – 40% scholarship)
Tech.Fee:
$27/credit hour
Student Activity Fee:
$17/semester
Estimated Cost of Books and Supplies
Books cost approximately $100 per course. Online students need a computer and a second screen, which could be a monitor, TV, or tablet. Estimated cost for a computer is $400 and a second monitor $100.
Cost of Degrees
Master of Arts
A full-time student may complete this program in two years. Part-time students may complete it in four years.
| Type of Fee | Cost | Hours | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||
| Tuition per hour: | $750* | x hours required for program: | 36 | $27,000 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x hours required for program | 36 | $972 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester: | $17 | x estimated semesters: | 6 | $102 |
| Graduation Fee: | $140 | |||
| Total Charges: | $28,254 |
| Indirect Costs:** | Total |
|---|---|
| Food: | $1,998 |
| Housing: | $4,664 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment (9 hours): | $154 |
| Miscellaneous / Personal: | $4,525 |
| Transportation: | $1,383 |
*Hourly tuition rate for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The total cost of this degree may be reduced by scholarships.
**Amounts reflect an average of actual expenses paid by students. All other items adapted from information obtained from the College Board.
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry
A full-time student may complete this program in two years. Part-time students may complete it in four years.
| Type of Fee | Cost | Hours | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||
| Tuition per hour: | $750* | x hours required for program: | 48 | $36,000 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x hours required for program | 48 | $1,296 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester | $17 | x estimated semesters: | 6 | $102 |
| Graduation Fee: | $140 | |||
| Total Charges: | $37,578 |
| Indirect Costs:** | Total |
|---|---|
| Food: | $1,998 |
| Housing: | $4,664 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment (9 hours): | $154 |
| Miscellaneous / Personal: | $4,525 |
| Transportation: | $1,383 |
*Hourly tuition rate for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The total cost of degrees may be reduced by scholarships and advanced standing.
**Amounts reflect an average of actual expenses paid by students. All other items adapted from information obtained from the College Board.
Master of Divinity
A full-time student may complete this program in three years. Part-time students may complete it in six years.
| Type of Fee | Cost | Hours | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||
| Tuition per hour: | $750* | x hours required for program: | 75 | $56,250 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x hours required for program | 75 | $2,025 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester | $17 | x estimated semesters: | 8 | $136 |
| Graduation Fee: | $140 | |||
| Total Charges: | $58,591 |
| Indirect Costs:** | Total |
|---|---|
| Food: | $1,998 |
| Housing: | $4,664 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment (9 hours): | $154 |
| Miscellaneous / Personal: | $4,525 |
| Transportation: | $1,383 |
*Hourly tuition rate for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The total cost of degrees may be reduced by scholarships and advanced standing.
**Amounts reflect an average of actual expenses paid by students. All other items adapted from information obtained from the College Board.
Doctor of Ministry
This degree may be completed in four years.
The tuition is locked in at a reduced rate for four years for D.Min. candidates. A D.Min student is eligible for a one time scholarship that would be applied to the total cost of the program. Scholarships are available from $500 to $2,000. For those entering HST’s D.Min. in Fall 2023, tuition cost is as follows:
| Type of Fee | Cost | Hours | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||
| Tuition per hour: | $460* | x hours required for program: | 30 | $13,800 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x hours required for program | 30 | $810 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester | $17 | x estimated semesters: | 8 | $136 |
| Graduation Fee: | $140 | |||
| Dissertation Fees: | Two Bound Copies | $40 | $40 | |
| Renewal Fee:** | $480 | |||
| Total Charges: | $15,446 |
| Indirect Costs:*** | Total |
|---|---|
| Food: | $1,998 |
| Housing: | $4,664 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment (9 hours): | $154 |
| Miscellaneous / Personal: | $4,525 |
| Transportation: | $1,383 |
*Hourly tuition rate for the 2023-2024 academic year.
**The renewal fee covers the cost for spiritual direction, coaching, and other resources provided to assist the student in professional and spiritual renewal throughout the duration of the program. This one-time fee is paid in the first semester of the program.
***Amounts reflect an average of actual expenses paid by students. All other items adapted from information obtained from the College Board.
Certificate in Spiritual Leadership
A full-time student may complete this program in one year. Part-time students may complete it in two years.
The tuition for the Certificate in Spiritual Leadership includes a 40% scholarship. Certificate students will not apply for additional HST scholarship. The tuition cost below is based on 2023-2024 tuition rates and is subject to annual adjustment.
| Type of Fee | Cost | Hours | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fee: | $40 | |||
| Tuition per hour: | $450 | x hours required for program: | 21 | $9,450 |
| Technology Fee per hour: | $27 | x hours required for program | 21 | $567 |
| Student Activity Fee per semester | $17 | x estimated semesters: | 7 | $119 |
| Total Charges: | $10,176 |
| Indirect Costs:* | Total |
|---|---|
| Food: | $1,998 |
| Housing: | $4,664 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment (9 hours): | $154 |
| Miscellaneous / Personal: | $4,525 |
| Transportation: | $1,383 |
*Amounts reflect an average of actual expenses paid by students. All other items adapted from information obtained from the College Board.
Affording Excellent Education
Funding Sources–Elements of Your Financial Strategy
Five sources for funding your education at Harding School of Theology: