Dallas Theological Seminary

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

For 2024-25, reported average full-time graduate tuition at DTS was $19,742, with $670 in required fees, for a combined $20,412 in tuition and required fees. The reported part-time graduate tuition rate was $680 per credit hour. The reported graduate rates did not differ for Texas and out-of-state students.

These are reporting-year figures, not a personalized bill or a quote for a later academic year. A student's charges depend on the program, credit load, and applicable fees. Housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses add to the cost of attendance; students learning remotely may face a different expense pattern from those relocating to Dallas.

To estimate a degree's total cost, applicants should multiply the required credits by the applicable tuition rate, account for program fees and possible annual price changes, and then add living expenses for the time they expect to study. Scholarships and other eligible assistance can reduce what a student pays, while loans spread payment over time rather than reduce the underlying price.

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

DTS students may consider paid work alongside their studies, but they should distinguish an ordinary job from Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is a need-based federal aid program with its own eligibility and participating-position rules; holding a campus job does not automatically make its wages Work-Study aid.

Applicants interested in student employment should ask the financial aid office whether their program and location qualify for Work-Study and where available positions are posted. Ministry placements, internships, and paid part-time jobs may each offer experience, but they can have different academic-credit, compensation, and scheduling arrangements. For a student planning to remain employed full time, the practical question is whether required courses and fieldwork fit around work hours.