Tuition & Aid
Graduate & Professional Students
Invest in your future: learn about graduate student tuition and financial aid.
2025-2026 Per Credit Hour Tuition Rates for Graduate Programs
Below are the tuition rates for the 2026-2027 year effective August 2026. Please note that other costs and fees are associated with attending. For cost of attendance information, please visit the Student Financial Services website.Ìý
Program
Standard Cost
Military & First Responders
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
$15,680 per semester
N/A
Master of Arts in Education
$600 per credit hour
$510 per credit hour
Master of Business Administration
$720 per credit hour
$576 per credit hour
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
$600 per credit hour
$510 per credit hour
Master of Arts in Education
30-hour program (includes all programs)
Tuition for 2026-2027 is $600 per credit hour and includes:
- All technology
- Book charges
Cost of Attendance Per Term
The costs listed below are not direct costs charged to a student's account. These amounts are estimated costs that a student could incur while attending Bethel.Ìý
Expense
Cost
Tuition
$5,400
Living Expenses
$13,776
Misc. Personal Expenses
$1,440
Transportation
$2,400
Internet
$300
Loan Fees
$50
Total
$23,366
Other Fees
Fee
Cost
Application Fee
$75
Enrollment Deposit, if accepted
$250 (non-refundable)
Graduation Fee
$100
Drop/Withdrawal Fee
$25
Master of Business Administration
36 Hour Program
Tuition for 2026-2027 is $720 per credit hourÌýand includes:
- All course fees
- All required textbooks and course materials
- 24/7 tutorial support
Military and 911 students receive a discounted tuition rate of $576 per credit hour.
Cost of AttendanceÌýper Term
The costs listed below are not direct costs charged to a student's account. These amounts are estimated costs that a student could incur while attending Bethel.
Expense
Cost
Tuition
$6,480
Living Expenses
$13,776
Misc. Personal Expenses
$1,440
Internet
$300
Loan Fees
$50
Total
$22,046
Other Fees
Fee
Cost
Application Fee
$75
Graduation Fee
$100
Challenge Exam Credit
$80
Portfolio Credit
$80
Drop/Withdrawal Fee
$25
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
36 Hour Program
Tuition for 2025-2026 is $600 per credit hour and includes:
Ìý
- All course fees
- All required textbooks and course materials
Military and 911 students receive a discounted tuition rate ofÌý$480 per credit hour.
Cost of Attendance per Term
The costs listed below are not direct costs charged to a student's account. These amounts are estimated costs that a student could incur while attending Bethel.
Expense
Cost
Tuition
$5,400
Living Expenses
$12,054
Misc. Personal Expenses
$1,260
Internet
$262.50
Loan Fees
$50.00
Total
$19,026.50
Other Fees
Fee
Cost
Application Fee
$75
Graduation Fee
$100
Challenge Exam Credit
$80
Portfolio Credit
$80
Drop/Withdrawal Fee
$25
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Tuition for 2026-2027 is $15,680 per semester
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Cost of Attendance per Term
Total program costs including tuition and fees for the cohort starting January 2026 (Class of 2028) are $106,500.
Tuition Payment Options
Students are required to pay all tuition and fees at the beginning of each term, and registration is not complete until all fees are paid.Ìý
Helpful Resources
We're Here to Help
If you have any questions or need help finding and applying for financial aid, the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Financial Aid Office is here to help.
Financial Aid Office
Phone: (844) 415-2151
Email: studentsupport@bethelu.edu
Veterans Benefits: (931) 551-4150
Frequently Asked Questions
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