Affordable Education
Cost-effective Tuition and Financial Aid
We offer quality theological education at low cost. Our goal is for students to graduate with little to no debt, allowing for immediate ministry work upon graduation. The full-time student earns 14 credit hours per trimester, and any credits earned over 10 hours are FREE! Students are eligible to apply for Federal Student Aid and Veterans Benefits. 95% of our students receive some type of financial aid.
Tuition
SUM offers one of the most affordable tuition packages in the nation.
2018-19 Schedule of Charges
Effective August 2020
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time BA Tuition (10.00-16.34 Credits) | $3,000 Block Discount Rate |
| Part-Time BA Tuition (less than 10 Credits) | $300 Per Credit Hour |
| MABS / MACL / MDiv Tuition | $260 Per Credit Hour |
| Audit Class | $140 Per Credit Hour |
| Textbooks | $225 Per Term |
| Mardi Gras | $600 Per Year |
Full-Time Status
| Degree | Full-Time Credits |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies | 10 |
| Master of Arts in Biblical Studies | 6 |
| Master of Arts in Christian Leadership | 6 |
| Master of Divinity | 9 |