Berkeley School of Theology

What is the cost of studying for a year at Berkeley School of Theology?

Berkeley School of Theology's reported 2024-25 tuition differs sharply by level of study. The figures below are published tuition and required-fee amounts, not a complete annual living-cost estimate.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition: $2,856 for the academic year, with $0 in reported required fees; the reported part-time undergraduate charge is $119 per credit hour.
• Full-time graduate tuition: $19,110 for the academic year, plus $530 in reported required fees; the reported part-time graduate charge is $735 per credit hour.

The reported in-state and out-of-state amounts are the same within each study level. A graduate student should not use the much lower undergraduate figure to budget for a theological degree. Books, housing, food, transportation and personal expenses can add substantially to tuition; the applicable program's current cost-of-attendance budget and course load are needed to estimate an individual total.

Financial aid can change what a student ultimately pays. Depending on the program and individual eligibility, applicants may investigate institutional scholarships, outside denominational support, federal student aid and veteran education benefits. Students seeking federal aid should confirm that their particular program qualifies and complete the required aid application. Borrowing, even when available, is not a discount on the published price because loans generally must be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Berkeley School of Theology?

Paid work during study should be considered separately from scholarships and from supervised ministry required for a degree. A position may provide income without carrying academic credit; a placement may carry credit without being paid.

Students considering Federal Work-Study should ask the financial-aid office whether their program participates, whether they qualify and how positions are awarded. Federal Work-Study is need-based student employment, not an automatic payment toward a tuition bill. For other part-time roles, applicants can ask program staff about campus openings, ministry placements and relevant community employers, then confirm the pay and academic status of each opportunity.