Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary

The Financial Realities for PLTS and Our Students

• The comprehensive cost of a year of full-time seminary study is currently estimated at $27,700 per academic year.
• About 80% of our students receive financial aid.
• A high percentage of students apply for financial aid. Many are carrying previous school debt before entering seminary.
• PLTS relies on gifts and grants from individuals, which currently makes up 24% of our income.
• Tuition and fees account for 22% of our annual budget.

Learn more…

• Steps PLTS is Taking to Provide a Better Future for our Seminarians
• Steps Graduates and Congregations Can Take to Support PLTS and Seminarians