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Cost of Attendance


The cost of seminary education can be quite high, but because of faithful donors to Sioux Falls Seminary we are able to keep tuition at an affordable rate for students as well as provide financial aid to students.

2010-2011 Sioux Falls Seminary Expenses
(Historically, annual cost has risen less than 3% per year)

  • APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable)
  • Degree/Certificate Seeking Student - $35.00
  • Undeclared Student/Auditor - $10.00


  • TUITION
  • Master Level Degree Programs
  • Fall and Spring Courses - $565/hour

    January and Summer Courses - $440/hour

  • Spouse of a Full-Time Student - $282.50/hour
  • (when spouse is not in a program and enrolled for 6 or fewer hours)

  • Audit - $50.00/hour
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  • Doctor of Ministry Program
  • Doctor of Ministry Program Cost - $11,520
  • Payment Plan Option - $320 per month for 36 months
  • Cost per Credit Hour - $384


  • FEES
  • Master Level Degree Programs
    Student Association Fee (9-16 semester hours) - $20.00/semester
  • Student Association Fee (5-8 semester hours) - $12.50/semester
  • Copy Machine Fee (9-16 semester hours) - $10.00/semester
  • Copy Machine Fee (1-8 semester hours) - $5.00/semester
    Parking Permit - $50.00/year
  • Growth Manual - $25.00
  • Professional Development Testing - $125/spouse $75
  • Recording Off-Campus Learning Experiences - $25.00
  • Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic Fee (maximum $800.00) -$200.00/course
  • Independent Studies (including ITS Courses/Reading Courses) - $25.00/hour
  • Theses (including binding seminary copies) - $95.00
  • Late Registration Fee - $25.00
  • Add/Drop Fee (per change of schedule--after first week) - $10.00
  • Transcript Fee (per copy) - $5.00
  • Graduation Fee - $90.00
    Continuation Fee (leave of absence) - $50/term
  • Continuation Penalty Fee (graduating with requirements incomplete) - $200.00/term
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  • Doctor of Ministry Program
  • (For all current and new Doctor of Ministry students.  Fees subject to change from year to year.)
    Continuation Fee beyond 4 years (per year) - $500
    Professional Ministry Evaluation Fee - $150
    (This assessment is part of the Foundations Seminar)
    Final Project Fee (approximate) - $200
    Thesis Binding Fee - $95
    Graduation Fee -$90
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  • All seminary charges payable in U.S. funds.
    Canadian students pay tuition at par and fees in U.S. funds.
    Sioux Falls Seminary accepts payments in the form of check, money order, student loans, and credit card (Mastercard and Discover accepted with a 4% convenience fee).