Tuition & Costs
General Tuition Rates
Many people would like to complete a degree and stay out of debt. Our low tuition rates help emerging leaders receive solid biblical training and not be hindered financially.
Scholarships are available for students who do not use military education benefits or federal financial aid.
Note: tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.
Undergraduate Tuition Rate
$200 per credit hour
Graduate Tuition Rate
$280 per credit hour
Doctoral Tuition Rate
$325 per credit hour
Certificate Programs
TOTAL COST: $6,460
Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $100 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.
Example Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Semester 1
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,510
Semester 2
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,500
Semester 3
Tuition for 2 courses (half-time): $1,200
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $1,300
Graduation Fee: $100
Associate of Arts Degrees
TOTAL COST: $12,660
Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $100 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.
Example Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Semester 1
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,510
Semesters 2 - 5
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,500
*This is per semester.
Graduation Fee: $100
Bachelor of Arts Degrees
TOTAL COST: $25,160
Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $100 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.
Example Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Semester 1
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,510
Semesters 2 - 10
Tuition for 4 courses (full-time): $2,400
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,500
*This is per semester.
Graduation Fee: $100
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Graduate Certificates
TOTAL COST: $7,180
Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $300 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.
Example Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Semester 1
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,630
Semester 2
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,620
Semester 3
Tuition for 2 courses (part-time): $1,680
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $1,780
Graduation Fee: $100
Master of Arts Degrees
TOTAL COST: $11,580
Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $300 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.
Example Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Semester 1
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,630
Semesters 2 - 4
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,620
* This is per semester.
Semester 5
Tuition for 1 course: $840
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $940
Graduation Fee: $100
Master of Divinity Degree
75 Hour Program
TOTAL COST: $22,060
Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $300 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.
Example Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Semester 1
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,630
Semesters 2 - 8
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,620
* This is per semester.
Semester 9
Tuition for 1 course: $840
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $940
Graduation Fee: $100
Master of Divinity Degree
90 Hour Program
TOTAL COST: $26,360
Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $300 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.
Example Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Semester 1
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,630
Semesters 2 - 10
Tuition for 3 courses (full-time): $2,520
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,620
* This is per semester.
Graduation Fee: $100
Doctor of Ministry Degree
TOTAL COST: $10,410
Note: books and required class resources are not included in this breakdown, but can be estimated at $300 per course. Tuition rates and fees are subject to change at the discretion of GCD’s Board of Directors.
Example Breakdown
Application Fee: $50
Semester 1
Tuition for 2 courses (full-time): $1,950
Library card fee (one-time): $10
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,060
Semesters 2 - 5
Tuition for 2 courses (full-time): $1,950
Technology fee: $100 *
Total Fees: $2,050
* This is per semester.