Tuition and Fees
At the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, tuition and fees are structured to support a transformative educational experience while remaining accessible to students seeking theological studies. Tuition costs are determined based on the program of study. The university is committed to transparency regarding costs and offers financial aid options to assist students in managing expenses, ensuring that all who seek to engage in rigorous theological education can do so without undue financial burden.
Select your program:
| Graduate Degrees and Certificates | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75 |
| Tuition per credit hour | $825 |
| Audit Fee per credit hour | $495 |
| Program Fees per semester (MAPS/MATS) | $300 |
| Activity Fee Summer only (MAL/MALS) | $150 |
| Room and Board fee per week | $750 |
| Formation day a la carte | $50 |
| Deacon Program | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $75 |
| Tuition per semester | $2,500 |
| Audit Fee per semester (deacon spouse certificate) | $300 |
| Program Fee per semester | $200 |
| Spiritual Formation fee per semester | $300 |
| Psych Evaluation one-time fee | $700 |
| Catechetical Coordinator | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $25 |
| Per course fee | $275 |
| Program fee per semester | $75 |
| Spiritual Formation fee per semester | $85 |
| Formation day a la Carte | $50 |
| Lay Leadership | |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $25 |
| Tuition per semester | $550 |
| Per course fee a la carte | $275 |
| Program fee per semester | $75 |
| Spiritual Formation fee per semester | $85 |
| Formation day a la carte | $50 |
| Psych Evaluation one-time fee | $700 |
| All Above SPLE Programs | |
|---|---|
| Commencement fee (year of commencement) | $100 |
| Technology fee (per semester) | $75 |
| Withdrawal Policy |
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| Students who withdraw from school before the end of an academic semester will be charged for tuition, room and board on the following percentage basis: – Two weeks or less in class 30% – Between two weeks and four weeks in class 50% – Within the fifth week 70% – Over five weeks in class 100% – There will be no refund of fees of any kind regardless of withdrawal date. |
The charge for tuition, room, and board for Propaedeutic, Discipleship, and Configuration students is $49,952 for the two semesters 2024-2025 of the academic year. Financial arrangements for summer Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) are worked out with the Field Education Director and the Vice President of Finance.
| Mundelein Seminary | |
|---|---|
| Seminary Tuition per semester in residence – Propaedeutic (sending diocese receive $5,250 discount per semester) – Discipleship – Configuration |
$17,649 |
| Housing (per semester) | $3,560 |
| Meal Plan (per semester) | $3,767 |
| Tuition per credit hour (non-resident) | $1,175 |
| Matriculation fee (First Year) | $50 |
| Technology fee (per semester) | $175 |
| Late registration | $15 |
| Transcript Request | $15 |
| Retreat Fees | |
|---|---|
| Priesthood/Diaconate (C3 and C4) | $550 |
| Configuration/Propaedeutic Students (PRO through C2 year) | $185 |
| Summer Spanish Language Intensive | $1,760 |
| Retreat Fees |
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| A limited work program is available, especially for Configuration 1 Theologians with financial need. Application procedures and the work program are administered by the Vice President of Finance and Dean of Formation. |
| Pontifical Programs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit hour) | $1,175 |
| Audit Fee (per credit hour) | $750 |
| Room and Board Fee per week | $750 |
| Full-time Housing (per semester) | $3,560 |
| Meal Plan (per semester) | $3,767 |
The School of Parish Leadership and Evangelization also offers scholarship and grant support for its students who meet certain conditions. For more information, click here.
