Columbia Theological Seminary

What is the cost of studying for a year at Columbia Theological Seminary?

For 2024-25, reported full-time graduate tuition at Columbia Theological Seminary was $20,940, with $1,380 in required fees, for a combined $22,320 before living and other expenses. The reported part-time graduate tuition charge was $698 per credit hour. These historical figures were the same for Georgia residents and out-of-state students; they should not be treated as a current-year quote.

• 2024-25 full-time graduate tuition: $20,940.
• 2024-25 required graduate fees: $1,380.
• 2024-25 reported part-time graduate tuition: $698 per credit hour.

A workable annual budget also includes housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses. Students should use the tuition schedule and cost-of-attendance estimate for their actual enrollment year and degree, particularly if they will study part time or take courses outside the standard academic calendar.

Scholarships or other institutional assistance can reduce what an eligible student pays. Federal graduate loans may be another option for eligible students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); unlike undergraduates, graduate students generally do not receive Federal Pell Grants. Ask the financial-aid office about current scholarship criteria, deadlines, loan eligibility, and the treatment of any denominational or veteran education benefits. A published price is not the same as an individual aid offer or final out-of-pocket cost.

What are the work-study opportunities at Columbia Theological Seminary?

Work alongside study at Columbia Theological Seminary may include paid campus positions and employment in churches or community organizations, subject to the opportunities available in a given term. A paid job, a degree-related field placement, and a financial-aid award are different arrangements and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Students should ask the financial-aid office whether Federal Work-Study is available in their aid package before budgeting for it. Where offered, Federal Work-Study requires eligibility and an actual job; an award is not a guarantee of earnings. For ministry-related experience, applicants can also ask the academic program how field education works, whether placements are paid, and what supervision or course credit is required.