Cost of Attendance
To determine each student's financial need, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary uses the following tuition charges, fees, and expenses based on the average cost of living in Western Pennsylvania for the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual living expenses for each student will vary based on his/her standard of living, spending habits, and values. Learn more about the Seminary's Tuition and Fees.
2025-2026 FULL-TIME MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS, NINE-MONTH
|
Expense |
Single/Efficiency |
Multi-Room |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (27 credits) * | $12,960 | $12,960 | $12,960 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Rent | $6,570 ** | $9,810 ** | $10,259 |
| Food | $4,397 | $4,397 | $4,397 |
| Transportation | $2,985 | $2,985 | $2,985 |
| Miscellaneous *** | $9,499 | $9,499 | $9,499 |
| Average Federal Loan Fee at PTS | $132 | $132 | $132 |
| Ordination Exam Fee **** | $1,611 | $1,611 | $1,611 |
| Total | $39,284 | $42,524 | $42,973 |
* 2025-2026 Master's Degree Tuition is $480 per credit.
** Average rent for unit category. Actual rates may vary depending on size of apartment.
*** Personal care, clothing, cable, telephone, etc.
**** Ordination Exam Fee is only added to the second year of a student who confirms they are pursuing ordination.
PTS has the authority to use professional judgment to adjust the Cost of Attendance on a case-by-case basis to allow for special circumstances. The student should submit written explanation and documentation to be considered.
Federal guidelines consider consumer debt a lifestyle choice and does not include it in the eligibility calculations.
2026-2027 FULL-TIME MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS, NINE-MONTH
|
Expense |
Single/Efficiency |
Multi-Room |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (27 credits) * | $13,230 | $13,230 | $13,230 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Rent | $6,964 | $10,398 | $10,875 |
| Food | $4,660 | $4,660 | $4,660 |
| Transportation | $3,077 | $3,077 | $3,077 |
| Miscellaneous *** | $10,069 | $10,069 | $10,069 |
| Average Federal Loan Fee at PTS | $132 | $132 | $132 |
| Ordination Exam Fee **** | $1,611 | $1,611 | $1,611 |
| Total | $41,143 | $44,577 | $45,054 |
* 2026-2027 Master's Degree Tuition is $490 per credit.
** Housing costs are based upon a 6% increase from previous year
*** Personal care, clothing, cable, telephone, etc for future years are calculated using a 6% increase.
**** Ordination Exam Fee is only added to the second year of a student who confirms they are pursuing ordination.
The numbers above should be used as an estimate for the cost of attendance for the corresponding academic year. The Financial Aid Office will post finalized cost of attendance numbers in the spring before the academic year begins.
PTS has the authority to use professional judgment to adjust the Cost of Attendance on a case-by-case basis to allow for special circumstances. The student should submit written explanation and documentation to be considered.
Federal guidelines consider consumer debt a lifestyle choice and does not include it in the eligibility calculations.
2027-2028 FULL-TIME MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMS, NINE-MONTH
|
Expense |
Single/Efficiency |
Multi-Room |
Off-Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (27 credits) * | $13,500 | $13,500 | $13,500 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| Rent | $7,381 | $$11,022 | $11,528 |
| Food | $4,939 | $4,939 | $4,939 |
| Transportation | $3,261 | $3,261 | $3,261 |
| Miscellaneous *** | $10,673 | $10,673 | $10,673 |
| Average Federal Loan Fee at PTS | $132 | $132 | $132 |
| Ordination Exam Fee **** | $1,611 | $1,611 | $1,611 |
| Total | $42,897 | $46538 | $47,044 |
* 2027-2028 Master's Degree Tuition is $500 per credit.
** Housing costs are based upon a 6% increase from previous year
*** Personal care, clothing, cable, telephone, etc for future years are calculated using a 6% increase.
**** Ordination Exam Fee is only added to the second year of a student who confirms they are pursuing ordination.
The numbers above should be used as an estimate for the cost of attendance for the corresponding academic year. The Financial Aid Office will post finalized cost of attendance numbers in the spring before the academic year begins.
PTS has the authority to use professional judgment to adjust the Cost of Attendance on a case-by-case basis to allow for special circumstances. The student should submit written explanation and documentation to be considered.
Federal guidelines consider consumer debt a lifestyle choice and does not include it in the eligibility calculations.
The following tuition charges, institutional fees, and amounts are based on the average cost of participating onsite in the Doctor of Ministry program. Actual expenses will vary and will be used to determine a student’s eligibility for institutional need-based tuition grants.
2025-2026 FULL-TIME DOCTORAL PROGRAM FOR PTS GRANTS
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, based on four courses* (12 credits) | $4,920 | $4,920 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $500 | $500 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee** | $400 | $400 |
| Meals | $596 | $596 |
| Housing | $1,476 | $2,670 |
| Travel *** | $1,869 | $1,869 |
| Total | $9,761 | $10,955 |
*Tuition rate for the Doctor of Ministry program is $410/credit.
**Fees for the Creative Writing & Public Theology cohort are $500 for the year.
***Travel costs will vary due to traveling distance.
Federal guidelines consider consumer debt a lifestyle choice and does not include it in the eligibility calculations.
2026-2027 FULL-TIME DOCTORAL PROGRAM FOR PTS GRANTS
The following tuition charges, institutional fees, and amounts are based on the average cost of participating onsite in the Doctor of Ministry program. Actual expenses will vary and will be used to determine a student’s eligibility for institutional need-based tuition grants.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, based on four courses* | $5,112 | $5,112 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $500 | $500 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee** | $400 | $400 |
| Meals | $632 | $632 |
| Housing | $1,564 | $2,830 |
| Travel **** | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Total | $10,128 | $11,394 |
*Tuition rate for the Doctor of Ministry program is $426/credit.
**Fees for the Creative Writing & Public Theology cohort are $500 for the year.
***Travel costs will vary due to traveling distance.
The numbers above are estimates of the actual cost based upon a 6% increase to non tuition or fee categories. Definitive numbers will be published by the Financial Aid Office in the spring before the academic year begins.
Federal guidelines consider consumer debt a lifestyle choice and does not include it in the eligibility calculations.
2027-2028 FULL-TIME DOCTORAL PROGRAM FOR PTS GRANTS
The following tuition charges, institutional fees, and amounts are based on the average cost of participating onsite in the Doctor of Ministry program. Actual expenses will vary and will be used to determine a student’s eligibility for institutional need-based tuition grants.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, based on four courses | $5,316 | $5,316 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $500 | $500 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee* | $400 | $400 |
| Meals | $670 | $670 |
| Housing | $1,658 | $3,000 |
| Travel ** | $2,035 | $2,035 |
| Total | $10,579 | $11,921 |
*Tuition rate for the Doctor of Ministry program is $426/credit.
**Fees for the Creative Writing & Public Theology cohort are $500 for the year.
***Travel costs will vary due to traveling distance.
The numbers above are estimates of the actual cost based upon a 6% increase to non tuition or fee categories. Definitive numbers will be published by the Financial Aid Office in the spring before the academic year begins.
Federal guidelines consider consumer debt a lifestyle choice and does not include it in the eligibility calculations.
Cost of Attendance Graduate Certificate in Adaptive and Innovative Ministry and Graduate Certificate in Faith, Work, and the Common Good 2025-2026
| Expense | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12 credits) | $5,760 |
| Books, Course Materials, and Supplies | $500 |
| Equipment (computer) | $870 |
| Travel | $1,305 |
| Total | $8,315 |
Cost of Attendance Graduate Certificate in Adaptive and Innovative Ministry and Graduate Certificate in Faith, Work, and the Common Good 2026-2027
| Expense | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12 credits)* | $5,880 |
| Books, Course Materials, and Supplies | $500 |
| Equipment (computer) | $922 |
| Travel | $1,383 |
| Total | $8,685 |
*Per credit rate for the certificate program is $490/credit
Numbers above are based upon a 6% increase from previous year. These numbers should be used as estimates only. The Financial Aid Office will post definitive numbers the spring before the corresponding academic year starts.
Cost of Attendance Graduate Certificate in Adaptive and Innovative Ministry and Graduate Certificate in Faith, Work, and the Common Good 2027-2028
| Expense | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12 credits) | $6,000 |
| Books, Course Materials, and Supplies | $500 |
| Equipment (computer) | $977 |
| Travel | $1,466 |
| Total | $8,943 |
*Per credit rate for the certificate program is $500/credit
Numbers above are based upon a 6% increase from previous year. These numbers should be used as estimates only. The Financial Aid Office will post definitive numbers the spring before the corresponding academic year starts.