The following information can help you estimate the standard expenses of being a Meadville Lombard student in the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) program. Cost of Attendance is used in calculating financial aid, including grants and loans.
The charts below use the 2024/2025 Tuition and Fees in the calculations.
Student course loads and academic plans vary. The Net Price Calculator is a great resource for estimating tuition and fees based on your specific degree and course plans.
The Doctor of Ministry program is a 3-year, 30-credit degree program. The chart below estimates the cost of attendance for the first and second years, and the final year of the DMin Program.
1st & 2nd Year each 12 credits |
Final Year 30 Tuition-Based Credits, 6 Credits for CPE |
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Tuition | $11,664 | $5,832 |
Registration |
$300 | $150 |
Student activity fee | $70 | $70 |
Comprehensive fee | $150 | $150 |
Loan fees (if applicable) | $300 | $300 |
Estimated tuition & fees TOTAL | $12,484 | $6,502 |
Living expenses* | $26,390 | $26,390 |
Books & Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Travel to/from Chicago, plus food & lodging | $800 | $800 |
Estimated living expenses TOTAL | $28,190 | $28,190 |
1st & 2nd year each | Final Year | |
$40,674 | $34,692 |
*Includes housing, transportation (including to/from community internship sites), utilities, food, health insurance, and personal miscellaneous expenses.
Source: Moderate 9-Month Budget, developed by the College Board based on data from the Consumer Expenditure Survey by the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics