Tuition & Fees

Tuition Costs

For detailed cost information about Southeastern University, choose the tab below that corresponds to how you will be taking classes with SEU.

The numbers provided below can be used for your calculations and are before financial aid is applied. If you have questions regarding this information, or want more details about financial aid options, please visit this page, contact your enrollment counselor or our Office of Student Financial Services at sfs@seu.edu or 800.500.8760.

Master's & Doctoral

Tuition & Fees

2024–2025

Master’s & Doctoral tuition is charged per credit hour and varies by program.

Rates effective beginning fall 2024
Master’s Degree Cost
Master of Arts in the Art of Design Management $525 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Human Services $495 per credit hour
Master of Arts in International Community Development $545 per credit hour
Master of Science in Professional Counseling $585 per credit hour
Master of Science in Pastoral Care & Counseling $495 per credit hour
Master of Social Work $575 per credit hour
Master of Business Administration $650 per credit hour
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration $500 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Leadership $545 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (resident or online) $545 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (executive cohort) $575 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Theological Studies $545 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies $545 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Family Ministry $545 per credit hour
Master of Divinity* $545 per credit hour
MA Global Ministry Design $545 per credit hour
MA in International Family Ministry $545 per credit hour
Master of Science in Kinesiology $500 per credit hour
Master of Education in Educational Leadership $375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Elementary Education $375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) $375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education/Educational Therapy $375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Literacy Education $375 per credit hour
Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) $375 per credit hour
Master of Science in Nursing $525 per credit hour
Master of Science in Medical Sciences $675 per credit hour
Note: Tuition prices listed above do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies). Church-Matching Graduate Scholarship Details This one-time scholarship will match a church’s contribution up to $2,000, to be used toward its pastor’s master’s degree at SEU (for a total of no more than $4,000). Must be a full-time licensed or ordained minister, and be accepted into and enrolled in a master’s degree program within the School of Divinity. Must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours per semester.
Rates effective beginning fall 2024
Doctoral Degree Cost
Doctor of Education (EdD) — Curriculum & Instruction $500 per credit hour
Doctor of Education (EdD) — Organizational Leadership $500 per credit hour
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education — Curriculum & Instruction $500 per credit hour
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education — Organizational Leadership $500 per credit hour
Doctor of Ministry (DMin) $500 per credit hour
Doctor of Missiology (DMiss) $500 per credit hour
PhD in Organizational Leadership $875 per credit hour
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership $875 per credit hour
Note: Tuition prices listed above do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies).

The totals below are estimated based on the number of credit hours listed. These do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies).

Area of StudyProgram Name Total Credit HoursCost Per Credit HourApproximate Total Tuition
Behavioral & Social SciencesMA in Human Services36$495$17,820
Behavioral & Social SciencesMA in International Community Development36$545$19,620
Behavioral & Social SciencesMS in Pastoral Care & Counseling36$495$17,820
Behavioral & Social SciencesMS in Professional Counseling60$585$35,100
Behavioral & Social SciencesMaster of Science in Criminal Justice Administration33$500$16,500
Behavioral & Social SciencesMaster of Social Work: Advanced Standing33$575$18,975
Behavioral & Social SciencesMaster of Social Work: Traditional65$575$37,375
Business & LeadershipDoctorate in Strategic Leadership60$875$52,500
Business & LeadershipPhD in Organizational Leadership60$875$52,500
Business & LeadershipMA in Leadership36$545$19,620
Business & LeadershipMA in the Art of Design Management36$525$18,900
Business & LeadershipMaster of Business Administration (MBA)36$650$23,400
EducationDoctor of Education (EdD)60$500$30,000
EducationPhD in Education60$500$30,000
EducationMEd in Educational Leadership36$375$13,500
EducationMEd in Elementary Education30$375$11,250
EducationMEd in ESE/Educational Therapy36$375$13,500
EducationMEd in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)36$375$13,500
EducationMEd in Literacy Education36$375$13,500
EducationMEd in TESOL36$375$13,500
Health SciencesMS in Kinesiology33$500$16,500
Health SciencesMS in Medical Sciences42$675$28,350
Health SciencesMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN)32$525$16,800
Ministry & TheologyDoctor of Ministry (DMin)36$500$18,000
Ministry & TheologyDoctor of Missiology (DMiss)30$500$15,000
Ministry & TheologyExecutive MA in Ministerial Leadership (MAML)36$575$20,700
Ministry & TheologyMA in Ministerial Leadership (MAML)36$545$19,620
Ministry & TheologyMA in Biblical Studies (MABS)48$545$26,160
Ministry & TheologyMA in Family Ministry (MAFM)30$545$16,350
Ministry & TheologyMA in Theological Studies (MATS)48$545$26,160
Ministry & TheologyMaster of Divinity (MDiv)72$545$39,240
Ministry & TheologyMA in Global Ministry Design30$545$16,350
Ministry & TheologyMA in International Family Ministry30$545$16,350
Type Cost
General student services fee $175
Background check $75
Graduation fee (master’s program) $200
Graduation fee (doctoral program) $180
Graduation late fee $25
Doctoral Education Fee $200 per semester*
Technology fee: General $150
Technology fee: MS in Medical Sciences $175
Federal Student Loan fee (if applicable) $72
Fire Card replacement fee (includes tax) $15
Transcript fee online (per transcript) $10
Vehicle registration fee (for students who attend classes on campus) $120
Independent study fee (per credit hour, plus tuition) $100
Audit fee 50% discount per credit hour (tuition based on program)
Practicum and internship fees Variable; consult your program chair for details
*This fee will cover the extensive doctoral writing support, the MyFire platform, residencies, intensives, library services, and the extra costs associated with operating and attending an excellent doctoral program. For more information on MBA options and associated costs, visit SEU.edu/mba. Federal and state financial aid is available for qualified applicants and can include grants and/or loan programs. Tuition is due and payable by the first class session of each cohort term. Payment can be made by cash, check, credit card, university payment plan, approved scholarships, employer reimbursement program or any combination of these payment options. Southeastern University reserves the right to increase fees and other charges without notice. Southeastern University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (in compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972), national and ethnic origin, or handicap (in compliance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act), with regard to the admission and employment policies, the educational, financial aid, athletic or other programs and privileges to students at the university.

All students are required to obtain financial clearance before they can be guaranteed their class registration for the upcoming semester. Additional fees may apply to students who do not obtain financial clearance by the designated date each semester. Learn more about Financial Clearance.  The Financial Clearance process is one of the components of Fire Ready, which is the clearance process that needs to be completed prior to the start of classes each semester. See what else you need to be Fire Ready here

Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance

2024–2025

The below estimates can be used as a guide to help you project your expenses and begin to make plans for obtaining financial clearance.

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Direct Costs

Direct costs, which consist of tuition and fees, are set by the university. All students will pay varied tuition and fees based on their program of choice. The estimated fee total below is to be used as as guideline only.

To determine your projected direct costs per year, multiply your cost per credit hour by the total number of credit hours you are taking, and reference the fees table above for any fees that may be specific to your program

Tuition (per credit hour)                               Varies by Program
Estimated Fees*$650

 

Indirect Costs

Determining the cost of earning your master’s degree also means estimating potential expenses beyond tuition and fees.

Students may choose to apply financial aid toward these allowable expenses up to the amounts listed below per year. Individual costs will vary.

Meals$5,530
Housing$6,250
Books & Supplies$1,600
Misc.$6,000
Est. Loan Fees$144
Transportation$1,800

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $21,974 + Tuiton

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Direct Costs

All students will pay varied tuition and fees based on their program of choice. The estimated fee total below is to be used as as guideline only.

To determine your projected direct costs per year, multiply your cost per credit hour by the total number of credit hours you are taking, and reference the fees table above for any fees that may be specific to your program

Tuition (per credit hour)                               Varies by Program
Fees$650

Indirect Costs

Determining the cost of earning your doctoral degree also means estimating potential expenses beyond tuition and fees.

Students may choose to apply financial aid toward these allowable expenses up to the amounts listed below per year. Individual costs will vary.

Meals$5,530
Housing$6,250
Books & Supplies$1,600
Misc.$6,000
Est. Loan Fees$144
Transportation$1,800

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $21,974 + Tuiton

These numbers are based on fall and spring full-time enrollment. Enrollment in summer terms would increase the component of the Costs of Attendance. Students who do not enroll full time would see a decrease in these amounts.

How to Estimate Your Total Out-of-Pocket Costs
Simply add up your Billed/Direct Costs and projected Indirect Costs, and then deduct the financial aid you’re accepting.

Financial Aid

The tuition for our master’s and doctoral degrees are competitively priced, so at this time, institutional scholarships are not available. However, you are welcome to look into third-party scholarships and/or student loans designed for master’s or doctoral students. Be sure to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you are planning to explore any of these options. Remember to consult with your employer to determine if tuition reimbursement or assistance programs are available.

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Connect with Student Financial Services

Your SEU Enrollment Counselor is also a great resource for financial aid help — and for helping you find everything you need to feel at home at SEU. Find your enrollment counselor here.