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
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
$11,340/Year
Average Annual Tuition & Fees
$13,170
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $3,962
External Aid - $367
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$8,841
DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY
$885/Credit hour
Average Annual Tuition & Fees
$18,105
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $9,431
External Aid - $2,168
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$6,507
MASTER
OF DIVINITY
$885/Credit Hour
Average Annual Tuition & Fees*
$18,425
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $10,466
External Aid - $1,342
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$6,617
ALL OTHER MASTER'S
$885/Credit Hour
Average Annual Tuition & Fees*
$16,905
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $10,462
External Aid - $563
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$5,880
Program Total**
| Program | Program Total | Average Program Total After United & External Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Ministry | $40,670 | $24,671 |
| Doctor of Theology | $43,870 | $15,766 |
| Master of Divinity | $73,520 | $26,404 |
| Master of Theological Studies | $45,180 | $12,271 |
| Master of Arts in Christian Ministries | $45,180 | $13,514 |
| Master of Ministry | $33,910 | $13,648 |
| Master of Arts | $33,910 | $7,299 |
*While credit hours may vary by term, average annual tuition and fees are calculated based on 18 credit hours per year for master’s programs.
**PLEASE NOTE: Information on this page is based on the 2026-2027 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 scholarship opportunities to defray out-of-pocket costs for students. Learn more about available scholarships below, and complete your scholarship application.
United’s scholarships are awarded based on financial need, merit and donor criteria.
