Tuition for On-Campus Degree Programs and Courses

12 Units $10,800 per semester ($900 per unit)
9 Units$8,100 per semester ($900 per unit)
6 Units$5,400 per semester ($900 per unit)
3 Units$2,700 per semester ($900 per unit)

Most courses are 3 Units.


Fees

The student service fee for each semester is $150.


Tuition and Refund Policy

Tuition will be refunded at the following rates to students who formally withdraw from the Franciscan School of Theology:

Before the add/drop deadline100%
After the second week of classesNo refund

1. Fees and deposits are not refundable.

2. Tuition is fully or partially refundable only when a student officially withdraws during the published refund withdrawal schedule.

3. The date of withdrawal for refund purposes is considered the date the Notice of Withdrawal form is received and date stamped in the Office of the Registrar. Any student who thinks that their individual case warrants an exception to this policy should consult the VPAA.

4. To receive a 100% refund, students must officially withdraw or drop course(s) by the end of the second week of classes for the regular academic semester.

5. Please refer to the academic calendar on the FST website for specific dates and future changes to the Refund Schedule. Updates to this schedule will be made prior to the first day of semester classes and without written notice.

6. A student receiving financial aid should consult the Torero Hub Student Center for refund policies regarding his or her financial aid funds.


Estimated expenses for the academic year 2026-2027

On-Campus Programs

  • Tuition (12 units/semester): $21,600
  • Fees: $300
  • *Housing (12 months): $32,760
  • Transportation: $2,652
  • Books and Supplies: $900
  • Health Insurance: $4,158
  • Personal Expenses: $6,756

*FST does not currently have on-campus housing options