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St. Mary's Seminary & University

Tuition & Fees

St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute offers the best value in theological education in the region. With modest tuition, generous scholarships and a deferred payment option, most students find their education here as affordable as it is enriching.

All tuition and fees listed here are for 2025-2026 and are subject to change. All fees are non-refundable.

Master's Level Tuition and Fees for 2025-2026

Credit tuition $456 / credit
Independent Study or Directed Study tuition
$684 / credit
M.A. thesis (3 credits of independent study; two terms of registration required)
$2052 / term
M.A. thesis continuance (excluding summers)
$400 / term
(No additional fees)
Audit Tuition
$172 / credit
Alum Audit Tuition (for St. Mary's Alums)
$120 / credit
(No additional fees)
Registration fee 
$85 / term
Student services fee $100 / term
Deferred Payment Plan setup fee $25

Doctoral Level Tuition and Fees for 2025-2026

D.Min. Tuition $575 / credit
Program fee $85 / course
Annual/Completion Fee (years 1-4) $250 / year
Continuation Fee $500 (5th year)
$1,000 6th year)
$2,000 (7th year)
Price Lock setup fee $100 (one-time)

Other Fees

Application Fee $35 (one-time)
Graduation Fee $150
Late Registration Fee $90 / occurrence
Late Payment Fee $30 / occurrence
Returned Check Fee $30 / occurrence
Processing fees for PayPal, credit, and debit card transactions 3.25%