Tuition
Online Undergraduate Tuition (per credit hour)
Associate Programs
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
$445
Associate of Arts in Healthcare Administration
$445
Associate of Arts in Human Services
$445
Associate of Arts in Ministry Leadership
$445
Associate of Arts in Psychology
$445
Bachelor Programs
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
$445
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
$445
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
$445
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN
$340
Bachelor of Science in Ministry Leadership
$445
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
$445
Master’s Tuition (per credit hour)
Business & Leadership
Master of Business Administration
$580
Master of Business Administration - Finance Concentration
$580
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration Concentration
$580
Master of Organizational Leadership
$550
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood & Elementary Education
$635
Master of Education in Educational Administration
$520
Master of Education in Instruction & Learning
$520
Psychology & Counseling
Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
$605
Master of Arts in Care & Counseling
$550
Seminary & Missions
Master of Arts in Bible Exposition
$550
Master of Arts in Bible Teaching
$550
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy
$550
Master of Arts in Global Migration Studies
$550
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
$550
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies
$550
Master of Arts in Missiological Studies
$550
Master of Arts in Muslim-Christian Relations
$550
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
$550
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
$550
Master of Divinity in Bible Exposition
$550
Master of Divinity in Care & Counseling
$550
Master of Divinity in Chaplaincy
$550
Master of Divinity in Ministry Studies
$550
Master of Divinity in Missiological Studies
$550
Doctoral Tuition (per credit hour)
Business & Leadership
Doctor of Business Administration
$705
PhD in Organizational Leadership
$580
Education
Phd in Educational Leadership
$625
Psychology & Counseling
PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision
$625
Seminary & Missions
Doctor of Ministry
$500
PhD in Biblical Studies
$545
PhD in Intercultural Studies
$580
PhD in Practical Theology
$545
PhD in Theological Studies
$545
Additional Program Tuition (per credit hour)
Graduate Certificate
Bible & Theology
$550
Global Migration Studies
$550
Intercultural Studies
$550
Muslim-Christian Relations
$550
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
$550
Postgraduate Certificate
Advanced Biblical & Theological Studies
$550
Mission Care & Counseling
$550
Education
Education Specialist
$625
Competency Based Theological Education (Monthly Subscription)
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies
$500
Master of Divinity in Ministry Studies
$500
Depending on how long to complete all the competencies, the M.A. can cost as little as $8,000 and the M.Div. as little as $14,000.
Student Service Fee
SEMESTER
ANNUAL
6 or More Credit Hours
$600
$1,200
5 or Less Credit Hours
$300
$600
Summer Service fee is $15 per credit hour.
Student Service Fee Benefits
Online and Graduate students have access to a wide range of academic tools, technical support, and administrative services to make your educational journey at CIU seamless and successful. Here’s a breakdown of what the student service fee includes:
- Tutoring & Writing Services – Access to personalized academic support, including tutoring and writing services, ensures you have the resources needed to excel in your coursework.
- Library Access & Resources – You receive full access to CIU’s extensive library resources, including physical and digital materials, research databases, and online study tools.
- Accordance Software (Seminary Programs) – For students in CIU’s seminary programs, the fee includes access to Accordance Software, a powerful tool for biblical research and study.
- Microsoft Office 365 – The full Microsoft Office 365 suite is included, providing essential tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support your academic work.
- IT Help Desk – This fee also provides access to CIU’s IT Help Desk, offering technical support for any issues related to online learning platforms, software, or connectivity.
- Simplified Administrative Fees – To make the student experience more straightforward, this fee also covers various administrative costs, such as registration and graduation fees, so you won’t encounter separate charges for these services.
Miscellaneous Fees
Audit Fee
(per credit hour)
$80
Identification Card Replacement Fee
$10
Diploma/Certificate Replacement Fee
$40
Diploma/Certificate Certified Copy Fee
$90
Transcript Fee
(per paper transcript)
$12
Transcript Fee
(per electronic transcript)
$10
Indirect Expenses
We recommend budgeting for other indirect expenses such as: $1,200 for educational supplies/equipment, $1,200 for miscellaneous expenses, $220 for loan fees, $9,020 for living expenses, and $1,800 for transportation (residential students only).
Questions?
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