Tuition and Fees

Tuition

The Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has approved the following tuition, rent, and fees for the 2009-2010 academic year. Modest increases are anticipated for the following year. The Seminary reserves the right to make changes in all tuition, housing rent, fees and financial aid policies without prior notice.

Candidates for the M.Div., M.A. and S.T.M. Degrees

Charge for 27 term hours $ 7,560
Charge for 36 term hours $ 10,080
Full time per credit (nine or more credits) $ 280
Part time per credit (eight or less credits) $ 300

Candidates for the D.Min. Degree

Per credit $ 300
Annual continuation fee (after five years) $ 200

Special Students

Full time per credit (nine or more credits) $ 280
Part time per credit (eight or less credits) $ 300

Candidates for the Ph.D. Degree

(Prices established by the University of Pittsburgh)
For information contact:
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Religious Studies
University of Pittsburgh
2604 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-5990

Courses taken at area universities (University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Point Park University, Robert Morris University, Community College of Allegheny County, Carlow University, Chatham College) through the PCHE cross-registration system are charged at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary tuition rates and tuition is paid to the Seminary. Please Note: This does not apply to the Seminary's Dual Degree Programs.

Audit course

Full-time students One course at no charge
Part-time students $ 175 and no academic credit
Continuing Education $ 175 and no academic credit

Fees

Application Fee $ 40
Matriculation Fee $ 50
Student Association Fee ($16 per term) $ 48
Technology Fee $ 105
Transcript Fee (for non-current students*) $ 4

*Transcripts are provided for current students at no charge. If not currently enrolled, the charge is $4.00 per transcript.
Meals may be purchased in the cafeteria Monday through Friday (morning and noon) throughout the academic year, excluding vacation periods. The estimated cost for board for an academic year for a single student is $2,888. Meal service is provided on a cash-only basis for the convenience of students, faculty, and staff. Breakfast and lunch are available in the cafeteria Monday through Friday; evening meals are served in the Shakarian Campus Center several evenings a week, depending on class schedules. The food services are closed during vacations and holidays. In addition, shared kitchens are available to residence hall dwellers year round for food storage and preparation.

Rent

Calian Residence Hall: 32 Rooms

Nine month charge for a room in Calian Residence Hall ($1200 per term) $ 3,600

Fulton Hall: 39 apartments  

Highlander: 23 apartments

Anderson/McMillan Halls: 31 apartments

Please Note: Rental charges are billed per term to coincide with the academic year. All Seminary apartments are rented unfurnished. Stoves and refrigerators are supplied, but no other furniture or furnishings are available. Rent includes payment of utilities except for cable and telephone. Wireless internet access is currently available at no additional charge.

Health Insurance

The Board of Directors of the Seminary has determined that students must be adequately covered with health insurance, either by participating in the premium plan offered by the Seminary or by another plan. It is important that this cost be included in each student's estimate of expenses. Verification of an existing policy is due upon registration for each term of attendance. Premium insurance coverage is compulsory for international students.

Payment

Academic fees and expenses are payable during the first two weeks of each term. When necessary, full-time and part-time students may make arrangements at the Business Office for a payment plan to cover a term's expenses. There is a finance charge of 1/2% per month on the open account balance.

The Seminary's Business Office requires all students' account balances to be paid in full before they can register for the following term. Exceptions may be granted by the Business Office to full-time students with balances up to $500.

Credit card payments are accepted in person at the Business Office.