Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $13,086
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $13,086
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 0.0%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $8,142
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $2,460
- Books & Supplies
- $1,700
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $22,928
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 0.0%
Cost Overview
This seminary operates on an unusual financial model where virtually no students receive federal financial aid or Pell Grants. At $22,928 per year for total attendance, families pay nearly the full sticker price of $91,712 over four years. Only 9.48% of students receive institutional grants averaging $3,812, leaving most to cover costs through personal funds or alternative financing.
The 16:1 student-faculty ratio reflects the seminary's focus on intensive theological training rather than mass education. Graduates earn a median of $58,381 one year after graduation, rising to $65,206 after five years. With a 96.1% employment rate, most find work in ministry positions. Students from out-of-state get the same tuition rate as Kentucky residents at $13,086. The best deal goes to the small group receiving institutional aid, though even they pay around $19,000 annually. Most students here view seminary as ministry preparation rather than a traditional return-on-investment calculation.
The 16:1 student-faculty ratio reflects the seminary's focus on intensive theological training rather than mass education. Graduates earn a median of $58,381 one year after graduation, rising to $65,206 after five years. With a 96.1% employment rate, most find work in ministry positions. Students from out-of-state get the same tuition rate as Kentucky residents at $13,086. The best deal goes to the small group receiving institutional aid, though even they pay around $19,000 annually. Most students here view seminary as ministry preparation rather than a traditional return-on-investment calculation.
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