Tuition and Fees

In addition to direct instructional costs, Seattle Pacific Seminary’s tuition covers academic and student support services. Other benefits include use of athletic facilities (e.g. gym, locker room, and fitness rooms), the SPU Library, and the Kingswood House.

All tuition, fees, and other charges stated in this publication are payable in U.S. dollars ($US).

Tuition for 2023–2024

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

  • 108 credits
  • $595 per credit (Theology)
  • Total: $64,260; minimum

Master of Arts (MA)

  • 60 credits
  • $595 per credit (Theology)
  • Total: $35,700; minimum

Dual Degree: MFT-MA 

  • 125 credits, required minimum
  • $595 per credit (Theology); $827 per credit (Marriage and Family Therapy)

Dual Degree: MFT-MDiv

  • 146 credits, required minimum
  • $595 per credit (Theology); $827 per credit (Marriage and Family Therapy)

Dual Degree: MBA-MA 

  • 117 credits, required minimum
  • $595 per credit (Theology); $899 per credit (Business)

Dual Degree: MBA-MDiv

  • 144 credits, required minimum
  • $595 per credit (Theology); $899 per credit (Business)

Dual Degree: MFA-MA 

  • 78 credits, required minimum
  • $595 per credit (Theology); $595 per credit (MFA in Creative Writing)

Dual Degree: MFA-MDiv

  • 108 credits, required minimum
  • $595 per credit (Theology); $595 per credit (MFA in Creative Writing)

Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies

  • 11 credits
  • $595 per credit (Theology)
  • Total: $6,545

Additional SPS fees

In addition to the cost of tuition, there are additional fees related to Seattle Pacific Seminary classes payable during your program:

Lab fee, pre-autumn intensives

  • $350, estimated; non-refundable
  • When registering to take THEO 6001 and THEO 6003; non-refundable

Low-residency fee

  • $100, per course
  • Only for a dual-modality course delivered via Zoom

SPS Student Council fee

  • $10, non-refundable
  • Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters

Other fees are required of all graduate students, including a one-time matriculation fee, technology fee, parking fees, and official transcripts. For those fees, visit Graduate Tuition and Fees on the Student Financial Services website.

Financing Your Education

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Murdock Discipleship Fellows

The Murdock Discipleship Fellows program is offered by Seattle Pacific Seminary and the Center for Biblical and Theological Education. The program is funded in part by a Vision and Call grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.