This worksheet provides an estimated cost about how much tuition and fees will cost, which includes living expenses. The budget is an estimation and some students find they live much below the proposed budget. Create a personalized budget using these U.S. Department of Education tools.
Estimated costs 2019-2020 (9 month academic year)
| Resident | Interns4 | M.Div. or M.A. DL3 | |
| Tuition | $18,000.001 | $3,600.00 | $10,800.002 |
| Room/Board | $10,830.00 | $10,830.00 | $2,164.00 |
| Books/Fees | $2,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,300.00 |
| Transportation | $3,540.00 | $3,540.00 | $3,200.00 |
| Misc. personal | $6,456.00 | $6,456.00 | $240.00 |
| Student loan fees | $116.00 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Total | $40,942.00 | $25,542.00 | $17,820.00 |
- Tuition example is based on 10 full courses during the academic year ($1,800 per course) for M.Div. For M.A. Tuition costs the typical course load would be 8 courses for a total of $14,400. For tuition costs for the Th.M., D.Min. and Ph.D. programs, please see below.
- Tuition for M.Div./DL is based on 6.0 courses during the academic year ($1,800 per course).
- Distributive Learning Program (Online)
- Budgets DO NOT include an allowance for health insurance, purchase of computer or dependent care costs. With documentation these costs can be added to expense budget. This will only have the impact of increasing student loan eligibility. To have these included please use the following form: Adjustments to Cost of Attendance Request
For complete information about costs, fees and refunds, please see our academic catalog.
Cost breakdown for the 2019-2020 academic year
Course costs
| Master of Arts/Master of Divinity | $1,800 / Course |
| Master of Theology | $2,225 / Course |
| Doctor of Philosophy | $16,000/Year |
| Doctor of Ministry | Contact Grad Studies |
| Graduate Certificate/Non-Degree | $1,800 / Course |
Other fees
| Technology Fee (Assessed once each academic year) | $175 / Year |
| Student Life Fee | $10 / Semester |
| Graduation Fee (Assessed during the final year) | $200 |
LDR Apartments (plus electricity)*
| Efficiency | $650 / Month |
| One bedroom | $675 / Month |
*Effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
Stub
| Sharing Single Room | $230 per student / Month |
| Single Room |
$335 / Month |
| Double Room as Single Person | $460 / Month |
*Effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
Bockman and Stub Rooms*
| Room Type | Nightly (per person) |
|---|---|
| Single Room with Private Bath | $75 |
| Double/Triple with shared bath | $75 per bed |
| Singles |
$50 per bed |
| Doubles | $50 per bed |
| Triples/Quads | $50 per bed |
*Effective July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
Health Insurance
Luther Seminary requires that all full-time students carry health insurance as mandated by federal law, however, we are unable to offer a plan to our domestic students. More affordable coverage is available as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
International students should contact the International Student & Scholarship Affairs Center for requirements and options.
For complete information about costs, fees and refunds, please see our academic catalog.