Institute of Buddhist Studies

What is the cost of studying for a year at Institute of Buddhist Studies?

IBS's reported 2024-25 graduate tuition was the same for in-state and out-of-state students. The published tuition figure is only a starting point for an annual budget: housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses depend on the student's circumstances.

• 2024-25 full-time graduate tuition: $21,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students.
• 2024-25 part-time graduate tuition: $875 per credit for both in-state and out-of-state students.
• 2024-25 reported required graduate fees: $0; this does not rule out program-specific or incidental charges.

The $21,000 figure describes tuition for that reporting year, not an all-inclusive cost of attendance or a quote for a later year. Part-time students should multiply the applicable per-credit rate by their planned credits and check the current tuition schedule. An individual's eventual cost also depends on aid eligibility and how long the degree takes to finish; no universal net price should be assumed.

What are the work-study opportunities at Institute of Buddhist Studies?

Prospective IBS students should distinguish paid employment, experiential training, and financial aid. A ministry placement or chaplaincy learning experience may be academically valuable without being a paid job; a part-time job does not automatically carry academic credit.

Federal Work-Study, where an institution participates and a student is eligible, is a need-based aid program that pays wages for approved work rather than reducing the tuition bill in advance. Applicants who need employment income should ask IBS's financial aid office whether Work-Study is offered for their program, how eligibility is determined, and how students apply for available positions. They should separately ask their program about any field placements and whether those positions are paid.