2025-2026 Tuition
Online Undergraduate Tuition (per credit hour)
Associate Programs
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
$445
Associate of Arts in General Studies
$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 General Studies
$445
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
$445
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
$445
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN
$445
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
$580
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood & Elementary Education
$625
Master of Education in Educational Administration
$550
Master of Education in Instruction & Learning
$550
Psychology & Counseling
Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling
$625
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
$710
PhD in Organizational Leadership
$710
Education
Phd in Educational Leadership
$625
Psychology & Counseling
PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision
$625
Seminary & Missions
Doctor of Ministry
$500
PhD in Biblical Studies
$580
PhD in Intercultural Studies
$580
PhD in Practical Theology
$580
PhD in Theological Studies
$580
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
$500
$1,000
5 or Less Credit Hours
$250
$500
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
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Understanding the full cost of your education is important as you plan for your future. CIU’s Estimated Cost of Attendance includes tuition, housing, meals, fees, and other expenses to give you a clear picture of what to expect. With generous scholarships and financial aid, we are committed to making a Christ-centered education accessible and affordable for you.
Online Undergraduate
Direct Costs
ANNUAL
Tuition
$16,020
Fees
$1,500
Direct Costs: The total costs which are directly billable to a student on their accounting statement. This includes tuition and student services fees. On-campus housing and meals are included as direct costs for residential students.
Indirect Costs
ANNUAL
Housing and Meals
$15,195
Educational Supplies
$1,875
Transportation
$2,400
Miscellaneous
$2,880
Loan Fees
$78
Indirect Costs: Additional costs that are not billed to a student on their accounting statement. This includes allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and dependent care. It also includes miscellaneous and personal expenses, such as an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer; costs related to a disability; and reasonable costs for eligible study abroad programs.
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (per year): $39,948
Cost of Attendance (COA): The total amount that it will cost you to go to school during the school year. COA includes tuition and fees; housing and meals; and allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and dependent care. It also includes miscellaneous and personal expenses, such as an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer; costs related to a disability; and reasonable costs for eligible study-abroad programs. For students attending less than half-time, the COA includes tuition and fees; an allowance for books, supplies, and transportation; and dependent care expenses.
Master's
Direct Costs
ANNUAL
Tuition
$10,440
Fees
$1,000
Direct Costs: The total costs which are directly billable to a student on their accounting statement. This includes tuition and student services fees. On-campus housing and meals are included as direct costs for residential students.
Indirect Costs
ANNUAL
Housing and Meals
$11,400
Educational Supplies
$1,460
Transportation
$1,800
Miscellaneous
$2,160
Loan Fees
$220
Indirect Costs: Additional costs that are not billed to a student on their accounting statement. This includes allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and dependent care. It also includes miscellaneous and personal expenses, such as an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer; costs related to a disability; and reasonable costs for eligible study abroad programs.
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (per year): $28,480
Cost of Attendance (COA): The total amount that it will cost you to go to school during the school year. COA includes tuition and fees; housing and meals; and allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and dependent care. It also includes miscellaneous and personal expenses, such as an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer; costs related to a disability; and reasonable costs for eligible study-abroad programs. For students attending less than half-time, the COA includes tuition and fees; an allowance for books, supplies, and transportation; and dependent care expenses.
Doctoral
Direct Costs
ANNUAL
Tuition
$10,980
Fees
$1,500
Direct Costs: The total costs which are directly billable to a student on their accounting statement. This includes tuition and student services fees. On-campus housing and meals are included as direct costs for residential students.
Indirect Costs
ANNUAL
Housing and Meals
$15,195
Educational Supplies
$1,515
Transportation
$2,400
Miscellaneous
$2,880
Loan Fees
$225
Indirect Costs: Additional costs that are not billed to a student on their accounting statement. This includes allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and dependent care. It also includes miscellaneous and personal expenses, such as an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer; costs related to a disability; and reasonable costs for eligible study abroad programs.
Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (per year): $34,695
Cost of Attendance (COA): The total amount that it will cost you to go to school during the school year. COA includes tuition and fees; housing and meals; and allowances for books, supplies, transportation, loan fees, and dependent care. It also includes miscellaneous and personal expenses, such as an allowance for the rental or purchase of a personal computer; costs related to a disability; and reasonable costs for eligible study-abroad programs. For students attending less than half-time, the COA includes tuition and fees; an allowance for books, supplies, and transportation; and dependent care expenses.
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