The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

What is the cost of studying for a year at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $10,584, with $1,350 in required fees. Adding those two published charges gives $11,934 before housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses. The reported tuition and required fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state undergraduates.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: $11,890.
• Full-time graduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: $7,272, based on reported tuition of $5,922 and required fees of $1,350.
• Reported part-time tuition per credit, 2025-26: $395 for undergraduates and $329 for graduate students, before applicable fees.

These are published charges for the stated reporting year, not a complete current-year cost of attendance. Housing choices and course load can change the total substantially. Eligible students may reduce what they pay through grants, scholarships, or other aid: in 2024-25 reporting, 41% of the reported student group received financial aid, and undergraduate grant recipients received an average of $7,238 from combined grant sources. An average award is not an offer to any particular applicant.

Students should request a program-specific cost estimate and complete the aid applications applicable to them, including the FAFSA when seeking federal aid. They should also ask about institutional scholarships and eligible veteran or military education benefits. The reported share receiving student loans was 0% for the measured group; that statistic alone does not establish whether an individual applicant can or should borrow.

What are the work-study opportunities at The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary?

Students considering part-time work should distinguish an ordinary campus job from Federal Work-Study. Work-Study is need-based financial aid that generally requires FAFSA eligibility and an available position; an award is not the same as a paycheck already earned.

Campus employment may offer hours that fit around classes, while ministry-related placements may provide experience relevant to a degree. Applicants should ask the financial aid office how Work-Study eligibility is determined and where jobs are posted, then ask their academic program whether a proposed job or internship meets any fieldwork requirement. Paid work, academic credit, and career preparation are separate considerations.