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 [email protected] or 800.500.8760.

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Master's & Doctoral

Tuition & Fees

2026–2027

Master’s & Doctoral tuition is charged per credit hour and varies by program.
Per credit hour tuition below is also used to determine costs for graduate-level certificates.

Rates effective beginning summer 2025

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
Enterprise MBA
$650 per credit hour*
Master of Science in Sports Management
$550 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 (Online subscription ONLY)
$399 per month
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (Executive Cohort ONLY)
$575 per credit hour

Maestría en Artes en Liderazgo Ministerial en Español (Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership in Spanish)
$545 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Theological Studies (Online Subscription ONLY)
$399 per month
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies
$545 per credit hour
Master of Divinity* (English or Spanish)
$545 per credit hour
MA Global Ministry Design
$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 & Learning
$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).

*Enterprise MBA — Program Fee $667 per semester. See miscellaneous fees section for additional costs.

** NILD courses are billed directly to the student at a total fee of $8,250 ($2,750 per level; 3 levels)

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. Note: This scholarship is not applicable for subscription-based degree programs.

Rates effective beginning summer 2025

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
Enterprise MBA
$650 per credit hour*
Master of Science in Sports Management
$550 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 (Online subscription ONLY)
$399 per month
Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership (Executive Cohort ONLY)
$575 per credit hour

Maestría en Artes en Liderazgo Ministerial en Español (Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership in Spanish)
$545 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 Divinity* (English or Spanish)
$545 per credit hour
MA Global Ministry Design
$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 & Learning
$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).

*Enterprise MBA — Program Fee $667 per semester. See miscellaneous fees section for additional costs.

** NILD courses are billed directly to the student at a total fee of $8,250 ($2,750 per level; 3 levels)

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. Note: This scholarship is not applicable for subscription-based degree programs.

Rates effective beginning fall 2026

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
PhD in Organizational Leadership
$875 per credit hour
Doctor of Management
$875 per credit hour
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership
$875 per credit hour
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kinesiology
$625 per credit hour
PhD in Theology
$500 per credit hour
PhD in Classical Education*
$575 per credit hour
PhD in Psychology*
$600 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 PhD in Classical Education is now accepting applicants and launches in the fall of 2027.

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
PhD in Organizational Leadership
$875 per credit hour
Doctor of Management
$875 per credit hour
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership
$875 per credit hour
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kinesiology
$625 per credit hour
PhD in Theology
$500 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 using the rates listed above. These do not include books, miscellaneous fees, or travel expenses (for programs which offer in-person residencies).

Area of Study Program Name Total Credit Hours Cost Per Credit Hour Approximate Total Tuition
Behavioral & Social Sciences
MA in Human Services
36
$495
$17,820
Behavioral & Social Sciences
MA in International Community Development
36
$545
$19,620
Behavioral & Social Sciences
MS in Pastoral Care & Counseling
36
$495
$17,820
Behavioral & Social Sciences
MS in Professional Counseling
60
$585
$35,100
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration
33
$500
$16,500
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Master of Social Work: Advanced Standing
33
$575
$18,975
Behavioral & Social Sciences
Master of Social Work: Traditional
65
$575
$37,375
Business & Leadership
Doctorate in Strategic Leadership
60
$875
$52,500
Business & Leadership
PhD in Organizational Leadership
60
$875
$52,500
Business & Leadership
MA in Leadership
36
$545
$19,620
Business & Leadership
MA in the Art of Design Management
36
$525
$18,900
Business & Leadership
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
36
$650
$23,400
Business & Leadership
Doctor of Management
36
$875
$31,500

Education
Doctor of Education (EdD)
60
$500
$30,000
Education
PhD in Education
60
$500
$30,000
Education
MEd in Educational Leadership
36
$375
$13,500
Education
MEd in Elementary Education
30
$375
$11,200
Education
MEd in Educational Therapy
36
$375 (27 hours SEU)* $2,750 x 3 (9 hours NILD)*
$18,375
Education
MEd in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
36
$375
$13,500
Education
MEd in Literacy Education
36
$375
$13,500
Health Sciences
MS in Kinesiology
33
$500
$16,500
Health Sciences
MS in Medical Sciences
42
$675
$28,350
Health Sciences
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
32
$525
$16,800
Ministry & Theology
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
36
$500
$18,000
Business & Leadership
MS in Sport Business Management
30
$550
$16,500
Ministry & Theology
Executive MA in Ministerial Leadership (MAML)
36
$575
$20,700
Ministry & Theology
MA in Ministerial Leadership (MAML); Traditional Model
36
$545
$19,620
Ministry & Theology
MA in Ministerial Leadership (MAML); Subscription-Based**
63
$399/month
Approximately $4,799–$14,364**
Ministry & Theology
MA in Biblical Studies (MABS)
48
$545
$26,160
Ministry & Theology
MA in Theological Studies (MATS)
48
$545
$26,160
Ministry & Theology
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
72
$545
$39,240
Ministry & Theology
MA in GLobal Ministry Design
30
$545
$16,350

*MEd in Educational Therapy cost specifics: 27 hours x $375 billed by SEU ($10,125), plus 9 hours (3 classes) billed at $2,750 each by NILD ($8,250), for a total of 36 hours, and a total cost of $18,375.

**Total cost for the Subscription-Based MAML depends on how many months the student chooses to take to complete all 36 hours of coursework. Visit this page for specific examples.

Type (As Applicable) Cost
General student services fee
$175 per semester
Background check
$60 if needed
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education – Curriculum & Instruction
$500 per credit hour
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 per semester
Technology fee: MS in Medical Sciences
$175 per semester
Technology fee: Enterprise MBA
$175 per semester
BCMT Program fee (per semester)
$140 (per semester)
Federal Student Loan fee (if applicable)
$72 per semester
Fire Card replacement fee (includes tax)
$15
Transcript fee online (per transcript)
$10
Vehicle registration fee (for studentts who attend classes on campus)
$120 per year
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. Log in to MyPortal (JICS) to pay your bill.
  • 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

2025–2026

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

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
$7,000
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Misc.
$7,330
Est. Loan Fees
$72
Transportation
$2,180

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $23,784 + Tuition

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 + Tuition

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 $5,700
Housing
$7,000
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Misc.
$7,330
Est. Loan Fees
$72
Transportation
$2,180

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $23,784 + Tuition

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 $5,330
Housing
$6,250
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Misc.
$6,000
Est. Loan Fees
$144
Transportation
$1,800

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

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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