The Real Cost
When average support is subtracted, a typical seminary student is faced with uncovered costs of around $30,000 per year. Many of our students work part-time when jobs are available, but most still need to borrow money in order to answer God's call with, "Here I am, Lord, send me." During school year 2006 – 2007, the average graduating senior with debt had more than $40,000 of student loans, significantly more than the starting salary for a first call public minister.
Take a look at what it cost to attend a year of seminary as a full-time student in 2008 - 2009:
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Lutheran |
Non-Lutheran |
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Tuition |
$12,295 |
$13,510 |
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|
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Fees |
$ 200 |
$ 200 |
|
|
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Housing |
$ 5,000 |
$ 5,000 |
Average of all types of housing |
|
|
Health Ins. |
$ 4,134 |
$ 4,134 |
Required |
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| Board |
$ 700 |
$ 700 |
Lunch in the Refectory |
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|
Utilities |
$ 1,000 |
$ 1,000 |
Average cost |
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|
Food |
$ 1,800 |
$ 1,800 |
Varies with the person |
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|
Transportation |
$ 3,600 |
$ 3,600 |
Varies with the person |
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| Books |
$ 1,500 |
$ 1,500 |
|
|
|
Misc. expense |
$ 2,700 |
$ 2,700 |
Varies with the person |
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|
Total |
$33,159 |
$34,934 |
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Contact Development
Ron Walrath
Vice President for Development
rwalrath@ltss.edu
803-461-3237
4201 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203