- Admissions
- A Message from the Director of Recruitment and Admissions
- Virtual Tour of Hood
- How To Apply
- Housing & Meal Plans
- Request Information
- Funding Your Education
- Tuition & Fees
- Payment Options
- Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Policy and Procedures
- CARES ACT
- Return to Title IV Funds Policy
- Scholarship Support
- Graduate Programs
- Master of Divinity
- Master of Theological Studies
- Master of Arts in Chaplaincy
- Doctor of Ministry
- Non Degree / Audit
- Catalog
- Graduate Certificate Programs
- General Theological Studies Certificate (GTSC) Program
- Biblical Studies Certificate (BSC) Program
- Certificate in United Methodist Studies
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
and Fees
The
Seminary adheres to the principle expressed by The Association of
Theological Schools that students should expect to cover a manageable
portion of the cost of their theological education. That principle
notwithstanding, Hood’s tuition is far lower than the actual cost
of its education. A conservative estimate of the average cost of
theological education is approximately three times the cost of the
tuition at Hood.
Tuition costs are kept as low as possible through the support of many individuals, churches, and foundations.
Tuition
and Fees for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
(Effective July 1, 2020)
TUITION
Masters Programs (per credit hour) $660.00
Auditing/Continuing Education (Masters program only) $75.00
Doctor of Ministry (per semester) $3,600.00
MAINTAINING MATRICULATION
Masters Program (per semester) $225.00
Doctor of Ministry (per semester) $550.00
APPLICATION
Masters $30.00
Doctor of Ministry $50.00
ACCEPTANCE OF ADMISSION
Masters $50.00
Doctor of Ministry $300.00
(These fees are credited to the first semester’s tuition payment but are non-refundable.)
GENERAL FEES
Masters (for academic year) $700.00
(These fees include $600 for technology, $60 for lectureships, and $40 for SGA dues.)
(Part-time students: $35/per credit hour for technology, $60 for lectureships, and $40 for SGA dues)
MISCELLANEOUS
Housing (for academic year) $4,000.00
Housing: commuter (room per night) $45.00
Housing: summer (per month for June and July) $400.00
Graduation: Masters $360.00
Graduation: Doctor of Ministry $850.00
Late Registration (all programs) $75.00
Transcript $5.00
Mid-day
Meals for Track 1 Commuter Students (Meal Plan) =
$624 for the academic year (3 meals/wk.)
Mid-day
Meals for Track II Commuter Students (Meal Plan) =
$208
for the academic year (Sat. meal)
Mid-day
Meals for Full-time Residential Students (Meal Plan) =
$832
for the academic year (4 meals/week)
Refunds
During the academic semester, if a student withdraws with the approval of the Academic Dean, he/she may be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be granted on institutional scholarships or grants-in-aid. When a refund of tuition is due, it is prorated as follows:
100% refund – before the semester begins through the end of the Drop/Add period
85% refund – at the end of the 3rd week of the semester
70% refund – at the end of the 4th week of the semester
55% refund – at the end of the 5th week of the semester
40% refund – at the end of the 6th week of the semester
25% refund – at the end of the 7th week of the semester
10%
refund – at the end of the 8th
week of the semester
There
will be no refund beyond the 8th
week of the semester.