What Will it Cost to Attend Missio?

Discover a seminary program designed just for you. Whether you choose to attend full- or part-time, the per-credit tuition cost is the same. Our financial aid office is prepared to help you create a plan to make seminary affordable. Through monthly payment plans, loans, scholarships, and grants, we can help!

Contact Ginny Hartman for more information.

Tuition and Fees for 2018-2019

Please note that all totals are estimated, as per-credit costs are subject to change.

Master of Divinity Programs

$515.00per credit
  • Program Length Full Time: Three to Four Years Part-Time: Up to Six Years
  • Program Credits 87
  • Approximate Program Cost $43,260
  • Application Fee $30.00
  • Audit Fee $172.00 per credit

Master of Arts Programs

$515.00per credit
  • Program Length Full Time: Two Years Part-Time: Up to Four Years
  • Program Credits 48
  • Approximate Program Cost $24,720 (no retreats required)
  • Mission Trip No
  • Application Fee $30.00
  • Audit Fee $172.00 per credit

Graduate School of Counseling Tuition and Fees

Certificate in Christian Counseling

$515.00per credit
  • Program Length One Year
  • Program Credits 15
  • Program Cost $7,725
  • Mission Trip N/A
  • Online Portfolio Yes - Approx $100
  • Application Fee $30.00
  • Audit Fee $172.00 per credit

MA in Counseling

$515.00per credit
  • Program Length Two to Three Years
  • Program Credits 48 or 60
  • Program Cost $24,720 - $30,900 *
  • Mission Trip N/A
  • Online Portfolio Yes - Approx $100
  • Application Fee $30.00
  • Audit Fee $172.00 per credit

Certificate in Professional Counseling

$515.00per credit
  • Program Length Varies
  • Program Credits 10
  • Program Cost $5,150
  • Mission Trip N/A
  • Online Portfolio No
  • Application Fee $30.00
  • Audit Fee $172.00 per credit

Global Trauma Recovery Institute

$515.00per credit
  • Program Length One Year
  • Program Credits 3 - 6
  • Program Cost $1,545 to $3,090
  • Mission Trip Yes - Immersion Travel **
  • Online Portfolio No
  • Application Fee $30.00
  • Audit Fee $172.00 per credit

* MAC additional costs for retreats ($240) are not included in the program estimated costs.
** Costs for travel during the GTRI Immersion Experience are not included in the estimated program costs.

Other Programs - Tuition and Fees

Advanced Cultural Studies

$220.00per credit
  • Program Length 6 to 12 Months
  • Program Credits 10 3-Credit Courses
  • Program Cost $6,600 estimated
  • Application Fee $30.00
  • Audit Fee N/A

Graduate-Level Certificates

$515.00per credit
  • Program Length Varies
  • Program Credits Up to 15 Credits
  • Program Cost $7,725 estimated for 15 credits
  • Application Fee $30.00
  • Audit Fee $172.00 per credit

Master of Theology

$550.00per credit
  • Program Length 15 to 24 Months
  • Program Credits 24 (with Thesis) 30 (with non-thesis)
  • Program Cost $13,200 (with Thesis) $16,500 (with Non-Thesis)
  • Application Fee $30.00
  • Audit Fee $550.00 per course

Doctor of Ministry

$700.00per credit
  • Program Length Four Years *
  • Program Credits 24
  • Program Cost $16,800
  • Application Fee $100.00
  • Audit Fee $700.00 per course

* DMin Additional Costs: Yearly continuation fee of $500.00 after four years
Also available: Advanced Pastoral Studies Certificate – 12-credit program ($700 per credit) at an estimated cost of $8,400.00.

Academic Fees

  • Matriculation Deposit – $100 (applied against tuition and is non-refundable)
  • Textbooks – $500-$700 (approximate per year for 18 credits)
  • Commencement Fee for all Degree Programs – $100
  • Drop/Add Fee – $15
  • Registration Fee for non-cohort students – $50 (waived during early registration)
  • Late Registration Fee – $100 (imposed if received within five days of the first class)
  • Independent Study Fee – $100 per credit plus tuition
  • ThM Language Exams – $100 per exam
  • DMin Project Binding Fee – $100
  • DMin Assessment Fee – $95
  • Transcript Request Fee – $5 per transcript (cash or check $5 / credit card payment is $5.50)

NOTE: All application fees are non-refundable.

2017-2018 Estimated Costs for each Program

When awarding financial aid, schools must take into account a Cost of Attendance (COA). Federal aid cannot exceed this cost. The official Cost of Attendance includes:

  • Tuition and Fees – the actual cost of tuition and fees will vary based upon the number of hours a student is taking and the program of study
  • Books and Supplies – these costs are estimated
  • Room & Board – these costs are estimated and will vary based on where a student chooses to live
  • Transportation – this is an estimated allowance for student travel to campus and vehicle maintenance
Full-Time
(5 Credit Hours Per Semester)
Estimated Total Cost$9,804
Tuition and Fees$7,000
Books and Supplies$700
Transportation$2,000
Federal Loan Fees$104
 Full-Time Commuter
(12 Credit Hours Per Semester)		Part-Time Commuter
(6 Credit Hours Per Semester)
Estimated Total Cost$30,230$23,217
Tuition and Fees$12,360$6,180
Books and Supplies$700$467
Room & Board On-Campusn/an/a
Living Expense Off-Campus$15,000$15,000
Meals (at dorms)n/an/a
Transportation Off-Campus$1,950$1,350
Federal Loan Fees$220$220

NOTE: All Costs are Estimates