Tuition & Fees

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | 2025-2026 Academic Year

Application Fees (Non-refundable and not applicable to any other fees)

  • Application for admission .......................................................................................................... $40.00
  • Application for a degree program after SWBTS graduation with another degree ........................... $40.00

On-Campus Student Fee (per semester – On Campus Undergraduate and Graduate)

  • Fall/Spring Semester ............................................................................................................... $445.00
  • Summer/Winter Semester ....................................................................................................... $125.00

General Student Fee (per semester – All Undergraduate and Graduate)

  • Fall/Spring .............................................................................................................................. $230.00
  • Summer/Winter ...................................................................................................................... $105.00
  • 8-Week Term (Not applicable if Fall/Spring Student Fee is paid) ................................................ $105.00

Other/Miscellaneous Fees

  • Audit Fee (per hour) ................................................................................................................... $75.00
    • Please note, audited courses do not generate general student or online fees
  • Drop Fee (per course) ................................................................................................................ $50.00
  • Transcript Fee (per copy) ........................................................................................................... $10.00
  • Transcript Fee (per copy, immediate service) ............................................................................. $25.00
  • Music School Fee .................................................................................................................... $200.00
  • Music School Lesson Fee (per unit hour)* ................................................................................ $200.00
    • *Please note that the private lesson fee for private lessons is non-refundable after the start of the term.
  • Logos Textbooks (per course)** ................................................................................................. $75.00
    • **Only for core courses listed on last page

Graduation Fees

  • Certificate ................................................................................................................................ $50.00
  • Undergraduate and Graduate .................................................................................................. $150.00
  • Doctoral. ................................................................................................................................ $325.00
  • Diploma Replacement .............................................................................................................. $50.00
  • Late Application/Late Absentia ................................................................................................ $100.00

 

Tuition

Standard tuition rates apply to all students unless they are members of a Southern Baptist church. The Southern Baptist Cooperative Program provides a generous discount for Southern Baptist students (SBC). Denominational affiliation is determined initially by the church endorsement form submitted with the student’s application to Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College. After admission, denominational affiliation is confirmed by the yearly certification of church membership. Questions about denominational affiliation can be directed to the Registrar’s Office.

Tuition and fees vary depending on the program of study, and are subject to change without notice.

 

Bachelor’s, Associate’s, and College Certificate Students

  • On Campus Courses
    • Block Rate* – SBC Student ........................................................................................ $5,500.00
    • Per Hour Rate** – SBC Student .................................................................................... $410.00
    • Block Rate* – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition ...................................................... $7,845.00
    • Per Hour Rate** – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition ................................................... $584.00

*per term rate for 12-18 undergraduate hours within the term

**per hour rate for less than 12 undergraduate hours; any undergraduate credit hours taken in excess of 18 hours per term will be charged at the per hour rate in addition to the Block Rate

  • Online Courses
    • Per Hour – SBC Student ............................................................................................... $453.00
    • Per Hour – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition .............................................................. $648.00
    • Per Course – Technology Fee ........................................................................................ $105.00
  • High School Dual Enrollment (per hour) ............................................................................. $115.00

 

Master’s and Seminary Certificate Students

  • On Campus Courses
    • Per Hour – SBC Student ............................................................................................... $342.00
    • Per Hour – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition .............................................................. $684.00
  • Online Courses
    • Per Hour – SBC Student ............................................................................................... $388.00
    • Per Hour – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition .............................................................. $778.00
    • Per Course – Technology Fee ........................................................................................ $105.00
  • Th.M Continuous Enrollment Fee (per semester) ................................................................ $750.00

 

Doctoral Degree Programs

D.Min. Program

  • Program Cost – SBC Student (covers 3 years of study) .................................................. $13,174.00
    • Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................... $1,000.00
    • Remaining Balance .......................................................................... $12,174.00
      • Billed equally over 3 years, twice per year (fall and spring terms)
  • Program Cost – Non-SBC Student (covers 3 years of study) .......................................... $17,908.00
    • Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................... $1,000.00
    • Remaining Balance .......................................................................... $16,908.00
      • Billed equally over 3 years, twice per year (fall and spring terms)
  • Extension Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 4) .................................. $1,500.00
  • Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $250.00

D.Ed.Min. Program

  • Program Cost – SBC Student (covers 3 years of study) .................................................. $16,252.00
    • Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................... $1,000.00
    • Remaining Balance .......................................................................... $15,252.00
      • Billed equally over 3 years, twice per year (fall and spring terms)
  • Program Cost – Non-SBC Student (covers 3 years of study) .......................................... $20,764.00
    • Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................... $1,000.00
    • Remaining Balance .......................................................................... $19,764.00
    • Billed equally over 3 years, twice per year (fall and spring terms)
  • Extension Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 4) .................................. $1,500.00
  • Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $250.00

Ed.D. Program

  • Program Cost – SBC Student (covers 3 years of study) .................................................. $23,014.00
    • Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................... $1,000.00
    • Remaining Balance .......................................................................... $22,014.00
      • Billed equally over 3 years, twice per year (fall and spring terms)
    • Extension Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 4) ............................ $3,825.00
  • Program Cost – Non-SBC Student (covers 3 years of study) .......................................... $34,480.00
    • Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................... $1,000.00
    • Remaining Balance .......................................................................... $33,480.00
      • Billed equally over 3 years, twice per year (fall and spring terms)
    • Extension Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 4) ............................ $5,700.00
  • Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $500.00

Ph.D. and D.M.A** Programs

  • Program Cost – SBC Student (covers 4 years of study) .................................................. $33,456.00
      • Students are billed twice per year (fall and spring terms)
    • Extension Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning in year 5) ................................ $3,825.00
  • Program Cost – Non-SBC Student (covers 4 years of study) .......................................... $51,176.00
      • Students are billed twice per year (fall and spring terms)
    • Extension Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning in year 5) ................................ $5,700.00
    • Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $500.00

Research language and other leveling courses are not included in the doctoral program cost. These courses will be billed at the hourly rate and the conference course fee will apply if taken in that format.

*All doctoral program extension fees are subject to change per academic year.

**D.M.A. program cost does not include course or lesson fees.

 

Certificate Programs

Certificate in Biblical Counseling

  • Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $670.00
    • $335 per semester, 2 semesters total

Student Ministry Leadership Certificate

  • Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $560.00
    • $140 per course, 4 courses total

Women’s Certificate of Ministry Studies

  • Certificate Fee ............................................................................................................. $270.00
    • $45 per course, 6 courses total (2 hours each)
  • Advanced Certificate Fee ............................................................................................. $450.00
    • must complete regular certificate requirements first
    • $45 per course, 4 additional courses after completing regular certificate

Seminary Studies for Student Wives

  • Seminary Studies for Student Wives Certificate
    • Certificate Fee ............................................................................................................. $270.00
      • $45 per course, 6 courses total (2 hours each)
  • Advanced Certificate Fee ............................................................................................. $450.00
    • must complete regular certificate requirements first
    • $45 per course, 4 additional courses after completing regular certificate
  • Seminary Studies for Student Wives Certificate in Missions
    • Certificate Fee ............................................................................................................. $360.00
      • $45 per course, 8 courses total (2 hours each)
    • Advanced Seminary Studies for Student Wives in Missions Certificate Fee .................... $540.00
      • must complete regular certificate requirements first
      • $45 per course, 4 additional courses after completing regular certificate

 

The following certificates are tuition based. Tuition rate is based on registration coding – either College or Seminary level. Contact the Registrar’s office for clarification.

Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership

  • 12 hours total (2 courses, 3 hours each and 3 courses, 2 hours each) *Seminary tuition rate

Graduate Certificate in Collegiate Ministry

  • 12 hours total (4 courses, 3 hours each) *Seminary tuition rate

Professional Missions Certificate

  • 21 hours total (7 courses, 3 hours each) *Seminary tuition rate

Undergraduate Certificate – Faith and Culture

  • 12 hours total (4 courses, 3 hours each) *College tuition rate

Leadership Certificate in Ministry to Women

  • 12 hours total (4 courses, 3 hours each)

Certificate in Preschool and Children’s Ministry Leadership

  • 12 hours total (4 courses, 3 hours each)

 

Portuguese Master’s Programs

  • Per course ......................................................................................................................... $275.00

 

Spanish Certificate and Degree Programs

Certificate in Hispanic Church Planting

  • Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $270.00
    • $45 per course, 6 courses total

Certificate in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry

  • Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $360.00
    • $45 per course, 8 courses total

Women’s Certificate of Ministry Studies

  • Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $270.00
    • $45 per course, 6 courses total
  • Advanced Certificate Fee ................................................................................................... $450.00
    • must complete regular certificate requirements first
    • $45 per course, 4 additional courses after completing regular certificate

Associate’s and Bachelor’s Programs

  • Per course ......................................................................................................................... $300.00

Master’s Programs

  • Per course ......................................................................................................................... $200.00

D.Min. Program

  • Program Cost – SBC Student (covers 3 years of study) .................................................... $6,716.00
    • Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) .............................. $500.00
    • Remaining Balance ............................................................................ $6,216.00
      • Billed equally over 3 years, twice per year (fall and spring terms)
  • Program Cost – Non-SBC Student (covers 3 years of study) ............................................ $8,726.00
    • Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) .............................. $500.00
    • Remaining Balance ............................................................................ $8,226.00
      • Billed equally over 3 years, twice per year (fall and spring terms)
  • Extension Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 4) ..................................... $540.00
    • *Subject to change per academic year
  • Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $250.00

 

Courses with Logos Textbooks

Graduate level courses and those cross-listed with graduate level courses

  • SYSTH 3003 Systematic Theology I
  • SYSTH 3013 Systematic Theology II
  • SYSTH 3063 Systematic Theology II
  • SYSTH 3073 Systematic Theology III
  • CHAHT 3103 Church History I
  • CHAHT 3113 Church History II
  • BPTST 3203 Baptist Heritage
  • BIBST 3203 Biblical Hermeneutics
  • NEWTS 3313 New Testament I
  • NEWTS 3323 New Testament II
  • OLDTS 3313 Old Testament I
  • OLDTS 3323 Old Testament II
  • PHILO 4373 Christian Apologetics
  • ETHIC 4323 Christian Worldview and Cultural Engagement