The expenses of individual students will vary considerably. Below provides a reasonable picture of a student’s fixed and discretionary costs for MDiv, MA in Religion, MA in Social Justice, and STM degrees, and will be used as the standard for financial aid purposes at Union. Please click here for a more detailed breakdown of Union’s Tuition and Fees.
Master's Degrees
On-Campus Degrees (MDiv, MA in Religion, and STM)
| Fixed Costs | |
|---|---|
| Budget Category | Cost |
| Tuition | $23,670 |
| Medical Insurance | $5,000 |
| Student Activity Fee | $200 |
| Health Program Fee | $1,200 |
| Discretionary Costs | |
| Average Housing | $12,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Local Transportation | $1,200 |
| Meals | $4,050 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,000 |
| TOTAL | $51,890 |
Online Degree (MA in Social Justice)
The Online MASJ is a part-time program, with students registering for 6-8 credits per semester. Tuition is charged on a per-credit basis for each enrolled term (fall, January, spring, and summer). January and Summer enrollment is optional, but may allow students to complete the program more quickly.
Two potential degree paths and the related tuition/cost of attendance information for the first academic year, assuming a fall term start, is contained below.
Option #1: 21-Month Enrollment Path
| Fixed Costs – Academic Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Budget Category | Cost |
| Tuition* | $25,080 |
| Student Activity Fee | $200 |
| Discretionary Costs – Academic Year 1 | |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Housing Allowance | $5,000 |
| TOTAL | $31,080 |
*Assumes fall start and 19 credits of coursework (courses in fall, January, spring, and summer)
Option #2: 36-Month Enrollment Path
| Fixed Costs – Academic Year 1 | |
|---|---|
| Budget Category | Cost |
| Tuition** | $17,160 |
| Student Activity Fee | $200 |
| Discretionary Costs – Academic Year 1 | |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Housing Allowance | $5,000 |
| TOTAL | $23,160 |
**Assumes fall start and 13 credits of coursework (no summer courses)