Tuition and Fees
Tuition 2025-2026
The Board of Directors of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has approved the following tuition, rent, and fees for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Seminary reserves the right to make changes in all tuition, housing rent, fees, and financial aid policies without prior notice.
Learn more about the Seminary's Cost of Attendance for master's, doctoral, and certificate students.
Tuition for the Master's Degree Programs
| Master's Degrees | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full time at 24 credits per year | $11,520 | $11,760 | $12,000 |
| Full time at 18 credits per year | $8,640 | $8,820 | $9,000 |
| Half time at 12 credits per year | $5,760 | $5,880 | $6,000 |
| Per credit | $480 | $490 | $500 |
Tuition for the D.Min. Degree Program
| D.Min. Degree | 2025-2026 | 2026-20027 | 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge for one year of two intensives (or one intensive and final project) | $4,920 | $5,112 | $5,316 |
| Per credit | $410 | $426 | $443 |
Tuition for Certificate Students
| Non-Degree | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per credit | $480 | $490 | $500 |
Tuition for Non-Degree Students
| Non-Degree | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per credit | $480 | $490 | $500 |
Tuition for Auditors
| Auditing Master's Degree Courses | |
| Full-time students | One course at no charge |
| Part-time students | $200 and no academic credit |
| Continuing Education | $200 and no academic credit |
| Senior Discount (62 and older) | $100 and no academic credit |
Fees
| Expense | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $60 |
| Enrollment Deposit Fee | $50 |
| Comprehensive Fee |
$440 |
| Transcript Fee |
$2.50 (processing fee for current students) |
Housing
Meals may be purchased in the cafeteria throughout the academic year, excluding vacation periods. 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.
| Unit | PTS Rate 2025-2026 | 2026-2027* | 2027-2028* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calian Residence Hall | |||
| Studios (furnished and with private bath) | $555 | $588 | $623 |
| Fulton Hall | |||
| Efficiency apartments | $660 | $700 | $784 |
| One-bedroom apartments | $750 | $795 | $843 |
| Stanton/Highland | |||
| Two-bedroom apartments | $940 | $996 | $1,056 |
| Three-bedroom apartments | $1,080 | $1,145 | $1,214 |
| Four-bedroom apartments | $1,250 | $1,325 | $1,405 |
Please Note: Rental charges are billed quarterly 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.
*Rates are based upon a 6% increase from the previous year. Rates will be increased in the spring when other cost of attendance numbers are updated before the upcoming academic year.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The Board of Directors of the Seminary has determined that students must be adequately covered with health insurance. 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 semester of attendance. Premium insurance coverage is compulsory for international students.
Comprehensive Fee
This fee covers technology items such as student computer laboratories, specialized software, hardware, and databases plus the costs for the student association activities throughout the year. This fee is charged each academic term to all students and is billed to the students’ account. Below is the current fee structure per term.
| Semester | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fall/Spring (Summer/Winter for DMin) | $220/semester |
| Summer (Master's) | $100 |
| J-Term (Master's) | $50 |
PAYMENT
Billed tuition, rent, and fees are payable, in full, by the 15th day of the following month (for example: Student billing statements dated Sept. 30 are due no later than Oct. 15). Seminary policy requires all students' account balances to be paid in full before they can register for the following semester. The Seminary accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover for payment. Please make checks payable to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (or PTS). Credit card payments are accepted online at MyPTS or in person at the Business Office.
All Seminary charges and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Foreign checks or money orders must have the U.S. bank with which they are affiliated printed on the check or money order. Additional fees may be assessed for foreign checks or money orders. If checks are returned to us by the bank for the reason of insufficient funds, an additional fee of $25 will be assessed.