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
United is pleased to continue offering its Tuition Guarantee that ensures the tuition rate you start with is the tuition rate you graduate with.
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
$10,800/Year
Average Annual Tuition & Fees
$12,460
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $4,803**
External Aid - $697
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$6,960
DOCTOR OF THEOLOGY
$845/Credit hour
Average Annual Tuition & Fees
$16,445
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $7,605**
External Aid - $0
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$8,840
MASTER
OF DIVINITY
$845/Credit Hour
Average Annual Tuition & Fees*
$17,445
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $9,915**
External Aid - $1,969
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$5,560
ALL OTHER MASTER'S
$845/Credit Hour
Average Annual Tuition & Fees*
$16,095
Average Student Aid
United Aid - $6,536**
External Aid - $768
Average Annual Cost After Aid
$8,791
Program Total**
| Program | Program Total | Average Program Total After United & External Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Ministry | $38,540 | $21,528 |
| Doctor of Theology | $41,705 | $23,960 |
| Master of Divinity | $70,230 | $22,384 |
| Master of Theological Studies | $43,020 | $9,338 |
| Master of Arts in Christian Ministries | $43,020 | $25,138 |
| Master of Ministry | $32,290 | $18,356 |
| Master of Arts | $32,290 | $16,513 |
*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.
**Excludes special tuition aid for Hispanic, African and Korean Houses of Study.
**PLEASE NOTE: Information on this page is based on the 2025-2026 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 multiple 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.
