Tuition & Fees
Affordable Theological Education — Without Compromise.
Knox Theological Seminary puts online seminary tuition, fees, and payment options in plain view.
Seminary at Knox costs $670 per credit hour for master's degrees and certificates and $755 per credit hour for the Doctor of Ministry, with senior rates of $620 and $705. The DMin adds a $3,500 major project fee. Through the Church Partnership Program, tuition is split three ways between your church or qualified ministry, Knox donors and you.
How Much Does Seminary Cost at Knox?
Knox charges by the credit hour, so the cost of seminary follows the number of credits in your program and the courses you take each term. Here are the credits and rates for each program:
| Program | Credits | Tuition per credit hour | Seniors (65 and over) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Divinity (MDiv) | 90 | $670 | $620 |
| Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies (MABTS) | 60 | $670 | $620 |
| Master of Arts in Christian and Classical Studies (MACCS) | 48 | $670 | $620 |
| Certificates | 18 typical | $670 | $620 |
| Doctor of Ministry (DMin) | 30 | $755 | $705 |
The DMin Major Project fee is $3,500, charged in addition to the 30 tuition credit hours. Admissions will walk you through the cost of your own plan: call (800) 344-5669 or request tuition info.
Tuition Rates
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tuition per credit hour | $670 |
| Senior Citizens, 65 or over, per credit hour | $620 |
| Audit Fee per credit hour | $50 |
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tuition per credit hour | $755 |
| Senior Citizens, 65 or over, per credit hour | $705 |
| Major Project Fee (in addition to the 30 tuition credit hours) | $3,500 |
| Additional Program Committee Member (optional) | $500 |
| Audit Fee per credit hour | $50 |
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (one-time, non-refundable fee for all students) | $50 |
| Auditor Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduation Fee | $175 |
| New Student Tuition Deposit (applies to first semester tuition) | $100 |
| Annual Technology Fee (billed in two payments, Fall and Spring terms) | $500 |
| Transcript Fee | $10 |
Seminary Fees: What You Pay Besides Tuition
- Application fee: $50, one-time and non-refundable.
- New student tuition deposit: $100, applied to your first semester's tuition.
- Technology fee: $500 a year, billed in two payments, Fall and Spring.
- Graduation fee: $175.
Does Knox Accept Federal Student Loans?
No. Knox does not participate in federal student loan programs, a decision that keeps the seminary independent and keeps students from beginning ministry under a loan payment. Knox points out that the average seminary graduate leaves with $33,000 in debt before their first day of ministry. Sharing the cost with your church is how Knox works to prevent that.
Payment Options
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Pay as You Go
All tuition and student fees are due the first day of class.
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Monthly Payment Plan
Students can choose to break up tuition payments monthly. A $25 monthly fee will be assessed in addition to a 2.5% convenience fee for credit cards.
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Savings Plan
Knox will allow students to put away funds monthly in preparation for registration start dates. Arrangements must be through the business office. No fee for participation.
Affordable Online Seminary Education at Knox
Knox is built to be debt-light.
Knox works to keep a rigorous seminary education within reach. Start with the Church Partnership Program. The full cost of tuition is split three ways between your church or qualified ministry, Knox donors and you, and Knox matches your church's gift up to one-third of tuition. Eligibility and terms apply, so talk with admissions.
Knox also lists two scholarships:
- Equip South Florida Scholarship: designed for South Florida-based students pursuing the MDiv and MABTS.
- Esther Scholarship: created especially for women pursuing master's or doctoral degrees.
Knox is also approved for VA education benefits, so eligible service members, veterans and their dependents can use GI Bill benefits toward Knox programs. Contact admissions to ask what applies to you.
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Church Partnership Program
Knox developed the Church Partnership Program where the full cost of tuition is split three ways between your church or qualified ministry, our generous donors, and you.
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Veterans Benefits
Knox is approved for VA education benefits. Eligible service members, veterans, and their dependents may use GI Bill benefits toward Knox programs.
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Church Partnership
Tuition, Split Three Ways
Knox Theological Seminary prices a degree on the assumption that students won’t borrow. Knox does not participate in federal student loan programs — a decision that keeps the Seminary independent and keeps students from beginning ministry under a loan payment. Instead, Knox invites sending churches to share the cost through the Church Partnership Program, prices tuition by credit hour, and offers payment plans that spread tuition across the length of a program.
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Through the Church Partnership Program, the full cost of tuition is split three ways. Eligibility and terms apply — talk with admissions today!
Common Questions
Seminary Cost FAQ
How much does seminary cost at Knox?
Tuition is $670 per credit hour for master's degrees and certificates ($620 for students 65 and over) and $755 per credit hour for the Doctor of Ministry ($705 for students 65 and over). The DMin also has a $3,500 major project fee. Programs are 90 credits for the MDiv, 60 for the MABTS, 48 for the MACCS and 30 for the DMin.
Does Knox accept federal student loans?
No. Knox does not participate in federal student loan programs, which keeps the seminary independent and keeps students from beginning ministry under a loan payment. The Church Partnership Program splits tuition three ways between your church or qualified ministry, Knox donors and you.
What is the Church Partnership Program?
The Church Partnership Program is a cost-sharing arrangement in which the full cost of tuition is split three ways between your church or qualified ministry, Knox donors and you. Knox matches your church's gift up to one-third of tuition. Eligibility and terms apply, so talk with admissions.
What fees does Knox charge besides tuition?
The application fee is $50 (one-time and non-refundable), the new student tuition deposit is $100 and applies to first semester tuition, the technology fee is $500 a year billed in Fall and Spring, and the graduation fee is $175.
Can I pay for seminary monthly?
Yes. Knox offers Pay As You Go (all tuition and fees due the first day of class), a Monthly Payment Plan (a $25 monthly fee, plus a 2.5% convenience fee for credit cards) and a Savings Plan (no fee) arranged through the business office.
Does Knox offer seminary scholarships?
Yes, primarily through the Church Partnership Program. Knox also lists the Equip South Florida Scholarship, designed for South Florida-based students pursuing the MDiv and MABTS, and the Esther Scholarship, created especially for women pursuing master's or doctoral degrees. Knox is also approved for VA education benefits.
Compare the Programs
See the online Master of Divinity and the online Doctor of Ministry for curriculum, admission requirements and faculty. Questions about cost? Request tuition info or call (800) 344-5669.
Questions About Tuition or Aid?
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