Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest

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

For the 2024-25 reporting year, full-time graduate tuition at Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest was $18,768, with $1,068 in required fees. Together, those published charges amount to $19,836 for the academic year before living expenses and other costs. The reported charges were the same for in-state and out-of-state graduate students.

• Full-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $18,768.
• Required full-time graduate fees, 2024-25: $1,068.
• Part-time graduate tuition, 2024-25: $782 per credit hour, before applicable fees.

These figures are not a complete cost of attendance. Housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses can materially change a student's budget; the current program's tuition schedule may also differ from the 2024-25 figures. Scholarships and other aid can reduce what a student pays, while loans generally defer payment rather than reduce the cost. Graduate applicants should request a current, program-specific estimate and compare it with their actual living arrangements.

What are the work-study opportunities at Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest?

Students considering paid work alongside seminary study should distinguish an ordinary part-time job from Federal Work-Study. Work-Study, when available to an eligible student, is need-based federal aid earned through an approved job; it is not an automatic grant or a guarantee of employment.

A student can ask the financial aid office whether Work-Study is offered for their degree and what steps are required to seek a position. Ministry placements, internships, and supervised clinical experiences should be evaluated separately: they may be academically required or professionally valuable without being paid employment. Course schedules and placement hours are important considerations when estimating how much outside work is realistic.