Tuition and Fees
Obtaining your graduate certificate or degree from North Park Theological Seminary is affordable. Combining the Seminary’s high-quality education with our tuition and scholarship opportunities means that the Seminary offers one of the best values in graduate theological education.
Tuition
| Seminary Students (Master鈥檚 degree and certificate) |
$620 per credit hour |
| Dual-Degree Program Students (Both NPTS and SBNM courses) |
$780 per credit hour |
| Summer Intensive Language Program (Beginning Greek, Hebrew) |
$1,560 per course |
| Doctor of Ministry in Preaching | |
| Doctor of Ministry in Urban Ministry Leadership | $450 per credit hour |
| Audit | $50 per credit hour |
Other Fees
(Not covered by North Park scholarships or grants)
| Community Service Fee (For all students enrolled in more than five credit hours per semester) |
$500 per year |
| Application Fee for DMin in Preaching | $75 |
| First-year Psychological Screening | $425 |
| Field Education Internship Experiences, including credits granted for previous work | $200 per credit hour |
| Finance Charge | 1.5% assessed monthly on past-due balances |
| $150 | |
| $400 per year (optional) | |
| $200 per year (optional) | |
| $200 per year (optional) | |
| Thesis Fee | $300 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $16 per credit hour |
| $6 per copy | |
Housing
North Park Theological Seminary offers a variety of for individuals and families. These apartments and houses are located on or near North Park鈥檚 campus in the of Chicago.
These housing options are paid for month-to-month through rental payments. Rent varies based on what housing option you choose; it is not covered by North Park scholarships and grants but you may be able to access to help cover the costs. For more details, including costs, please see the .
Cost of Attendance
We strive to keep our tuition and fees low for Seminary students, but it is important to consider that the cost of attending Seminary and earning a degree goes beyond direct education costs. We’ve put together some to help you think more broadly about the financial investment of a Seminary education at North Park.