Tuition and Fees
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | 2026-2027 Academic Year
Application Fees (Non-refundable and not applicable to any other fees)
Application for admission .......................................................................................................... $40.00
Application for a degree program after SWBTS graduation with another degree ........................... $40.00
On-Campus Student Fee (per semester – On Campus Undergraduate and Graduate)
Fall/Spring Semester ............................................................................................................... $445.00
Summer/Winter Semester ....................................................................................................... $125.00
General Student Fee (per semester – All Undergraduate and Graduate)
Fall/Spring .............................................................................................................................. $230.00
Summer/Winter ...................................................................................................................... $105.00
8-Week Term (Not applicable if Fall/Spring Student Fee is paid) ................................................ $105.00
Other/Miscellaneous Fees
Audit Fee (per hour) ................................................................................................................... $75.00
--Please note, audited courses do not generate general student or online fees
Drop Fee (per course) ................................................................................................................ $50.00
Transcript Fee (per copy) ........................................................................................................... $10.00
Transcript Fee (per copy, immediate service) ............................................................................. $25.00
Music School Fee .................................................................................................................... $200.00
Music School Lesson Fee (per unit hour)* ................................................................................ $200.00
*Please note that the private lesson fee for private lessons is non-refundable after the start of the term.
Logos Textbooks (per course)** ................................................................................................. $75.00
**Only for core courses listed on last page
Graduation Fees
Certificate ................................................................................................................................ $50.00
Undergraduate and Graduate .................................................................................................. $150.00
Doctoral. ................................................................................................................................ $325.00
Diploma Replacement .............................................................................................................. $50.00
Late Application/Late Absentia ................................................................................................ $100.00
Tuition
Standard tuition rates apply to all students unless they are members of a Southern Baptist church. The Southern Baptist Cooperative Program provides a generous discount for Southern Baptist students (SBC). Denominational affiliation is determined initially by the church endorsement form submitted with the student’s application to Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College. After admission, denominational affiliation is confirmed by the yearly certification of church membership. Questions about denominational affiliation can be directed to the Registrar’s Office.
Tuition and fees vary depending on the program of study, and are subject to change without notice.
Bachelor’s, Associate’s, and College Certificate Students
On Campus Courses
Block Rate* – SBC Student ........................................................................................ $5,695.00
Per Hour Rate** – SBC Student .................................................................................... $425.00
Block Rate* – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition ...................................................... $8,120.00
Per Hour Rate** – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition ................................................... $605.00
*per term rate for 12-18 undergraduate hours within the term
**per hour rate for less than 12 undergraduate hours; any undergraduate credit hours taken in excess of 18 hours per term will be charged at the per hour rate in addition to the Block Rate
Online Courses
Per Hour – SBC Student ............................................................................................... $470.00
Per Hour – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition .............................................................. $670.00
Per Course – Technology Fee ........................................................................................ $105.00
High School Dual Enrollment (per hour) ............................................................................. $120.00
Master’s and Seminary Certificate Students
On Campus Courses
Per Hour – SBC Student ............................................................................................... $354.00
Per Hour – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition .............................................................. $708.00
Online Courses
Per Hour – SBC Student ............................................................................................... $399.00
Per Hour – Non-SBC Student/Standard Tuition .............................................................. $798.00
Per Course – Technology Fee ........................................................................................ $105.00
Th.M Continuous Enrollment Fee (per semester) ................................................................ $750.00
Doctoral Degree Programs
D.Min. Program
Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................................................ $1,000.00
Per Semester Cost – SBC Student ................................................................................... $2,100.00
Per Semester Cost – Non-SBC Student ............................................................................ $2,915.00
Continuation Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 4) ............................. $1,500.00
Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $250.00
D.Ed.Min. and DWS Programs
Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................................................ $1,000.00
Per Semester Cost – SBC Student ................................................................................... $2,630.00
Per Semester Cost – Non-SBC Student ............................................................................ $3,410.00
Continuation Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 4) ............................. $1,500.00
Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $250.00
Ed.D. Program
Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................................................ $1,000.00
Per Semester Cost – SBC Student ................................................................................... $3,800.00
Per Semester Cost – Non-SBC Student ............................................................................ $5,775.00
Continuation Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 4)
SBC Student ............................................................................................................. $3,825.00
Non-SBC Student ..................................................................................................... $5,700.00
Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $500.00
Ph.D. and D.M.A** Programs
Per Semester Cost – SBC Student ................................................................................... $4,330.00
Per Semester Cost – Non-SBC Student ............................................................................ $5,125.00
Continuation Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 5)
SBC Student ............................................................................................................. $3,825.00
Non-SBC Student ..................................................................................................... $5,700.00
Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $500.00
- All doctoral fees are subject to change per academic year.
*Continuation Fee for students who began program in 2025-26 academic year or prior
**D.M.A. program cost does not include course or lesson fees.
Certificate Programs
Certificate in Biblical Counseling
Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $694.00
- $347 per semester, 2 semesters total
Student Ministry Leadership Certificate
Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $580.00
- $145 per course, 4 courses total
Women’s Certificate of Ministry Studies
Certificate Fee ............................................................................................................. $282.00
- $47 per course, 6 courses total (2 hours each)
Advanced Certificate Fee ............................................................................................. $470.00
- must complete regular certificate requirements first
- $47 per course, 4 additional courses after completing regular certificate
Seminary Studies for Student Wives
Seminary Studies for Student Wives Certificate
Certificate Fee ............................................................................................................. $282.00
- $47 per course, 6 courses total (2 hours each)
Advanced Certificate Fee ............................................................................................. $470.00
- must complete regular certificate requirements first
- $47 per course, 4 additional courses after completing regular certificate
Seminary Studies for Student Wives Certificate in Missions
Certificate Fee ............................................................................................................. $376.00
- $47 per course, 8 courses total (2 hours each)
Advanced Seminary Studies for Student Wives in Missions Certificate Fee .................... $564.00
- must complete regular certificate requirements first
- $47 per course, 4 additional courses after completing regular certificate
Certificate Programs
The following certificates are tuition based. Tuition rate is based on registration coding – either College or Seminary level. Contact the Registrar’s office for clarification.
Graduate Certificate in Worship Leadership
- 12 hours total (2 courses, 3 hours each and 3 courses, 2 hours each) *Seminary tuition rate
Graduate Certificate in Collegiate Ministry
- 12 hours total (4 courses, 3 hours each) *Seminary tuition rate
Professional Missions Certificate
- 21 hours total (7 courses, 3 hours each) *Seminary tuition rate
Undergraduate Certificate – Faith and Culture
- 12 hours total (4 courses, 3 hours each) *College tuition rate
Leadership Certificate in Ministry to Women
- 12 hours total (4 courses, 3 hours each)
Certificate in Preschool and Children’s Ministry Leadership
- 12 hours total (4 courses, 3 hours each)
Portuguese Master’s Programs
Per course ......................................................................................................................... $285.00
Spanish Certificate and Degree Programs
Certificate in Hispanic Church Planting
Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $282.00
- $47 per course, 6 courses total
Certificate in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry
Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $376.00
- $47 per course, 8 courses total
Women’s Certificate of Ministry Studies
Certificate Fee .................................................................................................................. $282.00
- $47 per course, 6 courses total
Advanced Certificate Fee ................................................................................................... $470.00
- must complete regular certificate requirements first
- $47 per course, 4 additional courses after completing regular certificate
Spanish Certificate and Degree Programs
Associate’s and Bachelor’s Programs
Per course ......................................................................................................................... $310.00
Master’s Programs
Per course ......................................................................................................................... $210.00
D.Min. Program
Down Payment (due with first semester enrollment) ........................................................... $500.00
Per Semester Cost – SBC Student ................................................................................... $1,072.00
Per Semester Cost – Non-SBC Student ............................................................................ $1,420.00
Continuation Fee* (per fall and spring semester beginning with year 4) ................................ $550.00
Leave of Absence Fee (per semester) ................................................................................. $250.00
*Continuation Fee for students who began program in 2025-26 academic year or prior
Courses with Logos Textbooks
Graduate level courses and those cross-listed with graduate level courses; English courses only
- SYSTH 3003 Systematic Theology I
- SYSTH 3013 Systematic Theology II
- SYSTH 3063 Systematic Theology II
- SYSTH 3073 Systematic Theology III
- CHAHT 3103 Church History I
- CHAHT 3113 Church History II
- BPTST 3203 Baptist Heritage
- BIBST 3203 Biblical Hermeneutics
- NEWTS 3313 New Testament I
- NEWTS 3323 New Testament II
- OLDTS 3313 Old Testament I
- OLDTS 3323 Old Testament II
- PHILO 4373 Christian Apologetics
- ETHIC 4323 Christian Worldview and Cultural Engagement