Tuition & Scholarships

With prestigious rankings and international recognition that place us in the top percent of all seminaries, Asbury Theological Seminary is committed to providing you with a quality theological education with minimal debt. We offer affordable tuition, scholarships, financial resources and advanced placement opportunities to prepare you to answer your call without monthly payments.

TUITION & FEES

Tuition

Academic Year 2026-2027	Full Time (9+ hours: Fall/Spring/Summer;	Half Time (5-8 hours: Fall/Spring/Summer	Less than Half Time (1-4 hours: Fall/Spring/Summer)
M.Div./M.A.	$780 per credit hour	$780 per credit hour	$780 per credit hour
D.Min	$750 per credit hour	$750 per credit hour	$750 per credit hour
Th.M.	$780 per credit hour	$780 per credit hour	$780 per credit hour
Ph.D.	$995 per credit hour	$995 per credit hour	$995 per credit hour

Fees

Academic Year 2026-2027	All Campuses Fall/Spring	All Campuses Summer
Technology Fee	$280 per semester	$140 per semester
Graduation Fee	$225 one-time fee	$225 one-time fee
Student Services Fee	$190 per semester	$95 per semester

*Additional fees may apply

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Cost of Attendance is a total estimate of expenses for one year. The amounts below are an average costs to attend Asbury Seminary and are used to help determine each student’s eligibility for financial aid, such as scholarships and loans. Very few students pay the full cost of attendance as 80% of the student body receives some type of financial aid.

Type	Credit Hours	Tuition (based on $780 per credit hour)	Books/Computer	Housing & Food	Travel	Institutional Fees	Misc	Totals
Non-Residential	24	$18,720	$1,508	$10,560	$1,904	$1,175	$1,384	$35,251
Residential	24	$18,720	$1,508	$8,136	$1,904	$1,175	$1,384	$32,827

*Students may request an adjustment to these figures based on special or unusual circumstances.

Step 1: Asbury Theological Seminary Scholarship Application

All students interested in institutional aid are required to complete the online Asbury Theological Seminary Scholarship Application located on the student portal. New students will be able to access the application once they are admitted to the Seminary.

Step 2: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Only complete the FAFSA if you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen who is interested in borrowing federal student loan funding. The FAFSA is NOT required for scholarship aid.
Read instructions carefully to eliminate errors leading to possible delays in awarding aid.
FAFSAs and renewal FAFSAs may be filed online at studentaid.gov.
Asbury Theological Seminary’s federal school code is G01953.

Step 3: Financial Aid Award

A financial aid award will be prepared and made available to you via your student portal once the necessary form(s) are received. A notification will be sent to your Asbury Seminary email informing you that your financial aid award(s) are ready for review. The award must be accepted in order for your aid to be processed.

Checklist

To receive priority scholarship consideration, the Asbury Seminary Scholarship Application must be submitted by April 1. Late applicants will be considered based on the availability of aid.

Complete the Asbury Seminary Financial Aid Application online annually by April 1.
Complete the (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid annually ONLY if seeking federal loan funding.
Review and submit electronic award.

Asbury Seminary is one of the most affordable, top-ranked seminaries in the United States. We’re committed to helping you graduate from seminary, not only prepared to serve, but also with minimal debt.

Each year, we award over 400 scholarships based on academic achievement, degree focus, financial need and vocational goals. We currently enroll more than 1600 students, and eighty percent of our student body receives some type of financial assistance.

Applications found on HOW TO APPLY will be used to determine your eligibility for all scholarships.

International scholarship information can be found under the “International Students” section of the Admissions tab.

Students are encouraged to seek opportunities of support through their local church, denomination, conference, and other networks prior to borrowing student loans.

Beginning May 1, 2027, Asbury Theological Seminary will no longer process federal (Title IV) student loans. In light of this, students are encouraged to thoughtfully consider and pursue alternative sources of support when planning for their education.

If loans are necessary prior to May 1, 2027, we encourage students to review their personal budget to avoid borrowing in excess.

Veterans Educational Benefits

See the Veterans Resource Center for more information.

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