To help you plan as you consider attending Westminster, we have provided information for US/Canadian students about average student costs and the typical types of financial assistance available. Please be aware that this is only a guide; costs will vary among students depending on their credit load per semester, their financial need and eligibility for scholarships.
Degree Program Information
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MDiv
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MAR
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MAC/UM
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Typical Full-time Program Length in Years
(Minimum Full-time Program Length)
Number of Credits Required to Graduate
(Including languages if required)
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4
(3)
111
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3
(2)
74
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2
(2)
56
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Degree Costs
Tuition ($455/credit)
Fees*
|
$50,505
$1,395
|
$33,670
$565
|
$25,480
$565
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Total Degree Cost
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$51,900
|
$34,235
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$26,045
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Anticipated Costs and Aid for the 2013-14 Academic Year
(Based on Typical Full-time Program Length)
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Cost of Attendance
(Fall and Spring Semesters Only)
Tuition ($455/Credit)
Fees*
Books
Living Expenses
|
$12,626
$200
$800
$15,000
|
$11,223
$200
$800
$15,000
|
$12,740
$200
$800
$15,000
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Scholarships (not to be repaid)
WTS Funded
WTS Special/Named
Outside
|
$4,392
Varies
Varies
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$1,889
Varies
Varies
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$1,889
Varies
Varies
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Yearly Net Cost
|
$24,234
|
$25,334
|
$26,851
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Options to Pay Yearly Net Cost
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Loans (to be repaid)
Federal Unsubsidized Loan
(6.8% interest rate)
Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
(7.9% interest rate)
Private Bank Loans
|
up to $20,500
Varies
Varies
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up to $20,500
Varies
Varies
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up to $20,500
Varies
Varies
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Other Options
VA, Military and/or National
Service benefits**
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Up to 100%
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Up to 100%
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Up to 100%
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Tuition-Work Program
Students can "earn" tuition while employed by the
seminary. This is not need based.
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Varies
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Varies
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Varies
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*Total includes the following fees: application, student, mentored ministry and graduation. Other fees may apply.
**Benefits depend on student eligibility and may cover tuition, fees and provide a stipend for living expenses.
Sources of Student Aid for 2012-13* (Anticipated and Awarded)
*Note: Some students may recieve multiple types of aid in 2012-13.
Half of students enrolled in 2012-13 were not awarded financial aid from Westminster. Of those who were, 38% were awarded Westminster scholarships and 20% took out federal student loans. The percentage of students awarded other types of aid was: outside scholarships (3%), VA benefits (2%), support from churches and/or families (7%), and alternative bank loans (1%).
