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Undergraduate Full Time (On Campus)
2024-25 Rates Per Year
Undergraduate Tuition (12-18 credits, fall and spring terms)
$22,000
Residence Hall
$7,300
Meals (15 meal plan)
4,600
Undergraduate Full Time (On Campus)
2023-24 Rates Per Year
Undergraduate Tuition (12-18 credits, fall and spring terms)
$28,300
Residence Hall
$7,030
Meals (15 meal plan)
$3,830
Undergraduate Online
2023-24 Tuition Per Credit
Online Associate & Bachelor's Programs
$395
Graduate
2023-24 Tuition Per Credit
Graduate Degrees in Ministry and Education
$515
Professional Degrees in Counseling and Leadership
$565
Master of Business Administration
$610
Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and Development
$745
Fees
2024-25 Per Term
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Services Fee
$500
Fees
2023-24 Per Term
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Services Fee
$400
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the student services fee?
The fee covers all services available to students (on campus, online, graduate) in areas like technology resources and software, campus security, counseling and health services, career and life calling services, student activities and student government, disability services, campus ministries, technology support and free admission to athletic events, writing workshops and professional advising.
Are books covered in the cost of my tuition?
Books are not covered in the cost of tuition.
Is there a vehicle registration fee?
There is no fee for the 2023 academic year. Students will still be required to register their vehicles.
2023-2024 Federal Cost of Attendance Components
Federal Cost of Attendance Components are required to be disclosed per federal regulation. These figures are used to calculate eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid. Some figures are averages and may not represent actual charges and costs. All figures assume enrollment for two semesters.
Tuition
Full Time
3/4 Time
1/2 Time
Undergraduate Residential
$28,300
$18,860
$11,316
Undergraduate Online
$9,480
$7,110
$4,740
EdD
$10,430
$4,470
MBA
$8,540
$3,660
Graduate Counseling and Leadership
$7,910
$3,390
Graduate Ministry and Education
$7,210
$3,090
Books and Supplies
Full Time
3/4 Time
1/2 Time
Undergraduate Residential
$840
$600
$360
Undergraduate Online
$1,200
$900
$600
Graduate Programs
$840
$360
Student Services Fee
Full Time
3/4 Time
1/2 Time
Undergraduate Residential
$800
$800
$800
Undergraduate Online
$800
$800
$800
Graduate Programs
$800
$800
$800
Loan Fees (Est.)
Full Time
3/4 Time
1/2 Time
Undergraduate Residential
$130
$130
$130
Undergraduate Online
$90
$90
$90
Graduate Programs
$190
$190
$190
Food and Housing
Full Time
3/4 Time
1/2 Time
Campus Apartment with dependents
$8,100
$8,100
$8,100
Campus Apartment without dependents
$8,100
$8,100
$8,100
Residence Hall
$12,200
$12,200
$12,200
Off Campus
$8,900
$8,900
$8,900
Living with Parents
$2,700
$2,700
$2,700
In Military Housing or receiving BAH
$2,700
$2,700
$2,700
Other
$8,900
$8,900
$8,900
Other—All Students
Full Time
3/4 Time
1/2 Time
Transportation (estimated)
$500
$500
$500
Personal (estimated)
$1,700
$1,700
$1,700
Other—Specific Programs
Full Time
3/4 Time
1/2 Time
Teacher Ed Seniors – Certification expenses
$257
$257
$257
Counseling Seniors – Licensing expenses
$125
$125
2022–2023 Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Full Time (On Campus)
Per Year
Undergraduate Full Time (12-18 credits, fall/spring terms)
$27,580
Residence Hall (includes 15 meals per week)
$10,520
Undergraduate Accelerated
Per Credit Hour
Accelerated Associate & Bachelor’s Programs
$480
Project Management Training
$480
Graduate
Per Credit Hour
Master of Arts (Biblical Studies or Ministry Leadership)
$515
Master of Arts (Education, Organizational Leadership or TESOL)
$565
Master of Public Administration
$565
ESL Endorsement or TESOL Graduate Diploma
$565
Master of Arts (Biblical Exegesis, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Christian Formation, Christian Studies or Theological Studies)
$590
Master of Divinity
$590
Master of Theology
$590
Master of Business Administration
$610
Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and Development