
The cost of attending the Athenaeum depends on the credential, enrollment intensity, and any residential or formation arrangements. In 2024-25 institutional reporting, full-time graduate tuition was $23,580, with $100 in required fees; the reported amounts were the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
These figures describe different enrollment categories, not one combined bill. A personal budget must also account for books, transportation, living expenses, and any program-specific charges. Seminary sponsorship may affect who pays a student's expenses; it should not be assumed to reduce the published tuition for every applicant. Ask for a current, program-specific cost estimate and subtract only aid or sponsorship that has actually been confirmed.
Students interested in paid work while studying at the Athenaeum should distinguish an ordinary part-time job from Federal Work-Study and from an unpaid ministry placement. Each has different eligibility and academic implications.
Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, generally provides wages for work performed rather than an up-front tuition discount. A student should ask the financial aid office whether the program is available for their degree and whether suitable positions exist. Seminarians should also check whether outside employment is compatible with their formation schedule and any rules set by a sponsoring diocese or religious community.
Undergraduate average amount
$531Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.