Tuition and Expenses

MDiv and MATS Students

The following is a projected minimum twelve-month budget for a first-year student living alone in the residence hall, following the Master of Divinity recommended course load.

Please be aware that living expenses may vary. While it might be possible to live on a slightly lower budget than the example below, it is entirely likely that expenses could be higher than this estimate.

Tuition for 60 credit* hours for 2010-2011 Academic Year - $11,400
(Financial Aid is available for tuition expenses only - 4 courses in Fall and Spring, 1 course during the January term, 1 course in Summer. If otherwise eligible, financial aid is available for the credits required for the degree. *Two credits at Austin Seminary are equal to one standard semester hour.)

Fees: $245

Housing in residence hall: $1800 (assumes 12-month occupancy)

Estimated food & living expenses: $5400

Estimated health insurance: $3768

Books/Supplies: $1260

Personal expense: $2400

Telephone: $1200

Total Cost: $27,473

DMin Students

The Doctor of Ministry tuition and fees for the 2010-2011 academic year are as follows:

Entrance Fee: $300

Ministry and Context Course: $1320

Doctoral Seminar: $1320

Elective 1: $1320

Elective 2: $1320

Elective 3: $1320

Elective 4: $1320

The Doctoral Project Supervision: $1320

Graduation Fee: $400

Total Cost: $9940

A program continuation fee of $150 is charged for each term the student is not enrolled. All fees are subject to change. On-campus housing is available at a cost for doctoral students; housing is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis. Meals may be purchased in the Seminary dining hall during the week from Monday breakfast through Friday noon.

International Students

Note that the above estimate does not include travel costs (applicants need to plan on paying for round-trip international travel to the United States as well as for any travel done within the United States).