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 2019–20

Master of Divinity (MDiv)

  • 108 credits
  • $568 per credit (Theology)
  • Total: $61,344; minimum

Master of Arts (MA)

  • 78 credits
  • $568 per credit (Theology)
  • Total: $44,304; minimum

Dual Degree: MFT-MA (Christian Studies)

  • 125 credits, required minimum
  • $568 per credit (Theology); $799 per credit (Marriage and Family Therapy)

Dual Degree: MFT-MDiv

  • 146 credits, required minimum
  • $568 per credit (Theology); $799 per credit (Marriage and Family Therapy)

Dual Degree: MBA-MA (Business and Applied Theology)

  • 117 credits, required minimum
  • $568 per credit (Theology); $895 per credit (Business)

Dual Degree: MBA-MDiv

  • 144 credits, minimum required
  • $568 per credit (Theology); $895 per credit (Business)

Graduate Certificate in Christian Studies

  • 25 credits
  • $568 per credit (Theology)
  • Total: $14, 200

Fees FOR 2019–20

In addition to the cost of tuition, there are additional fees related to classes (e.g., pre-autumn intensives) and administrative and student support payable during your program. These fees are listed below:

Seminary application fee

  • $50, non-refundable
  • One-time; paid when applying to the Seminary

Matriculation fee

  • $100, non-refundable
  • One-time fee for Student Academic Services administrative support

Student body fee

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

Falcon Card (SPU identification card)

  • Free ($25 replacement fee, if lost)

Lab fee, pre-autumn intensives

  • $250, estimated; non-refundable
  • Paid only when registering to take THEO 6001 and THEO 6002; non-refundable

Cross-cultural immersion (optional)

  • $2,000, estimated; non-refundable
  • Paid only when registering to take THEO 6980

SPU Library use

  • Free, included with tuition

SPU fitness rooms (e.g., weight-lifting, fitness and locker rooms)

  • Free, included with tuition

Kingswood House (main floor and meeting rooms)

  • Free, included with tuition

Printing

  • Determined by use

Commuter parking permit (optional)

Graduation

  • Free, included with tuition
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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.