Tuition & Financial Aid

MA Theology and Leadership Virtual Fall Open House: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM until 6:20 PM (PT)

Cost of Gonzaga's Master's in Theology

Gonzaga University is dedicated to ensuring our Master’s in Theology and Leadership program is affordable and offered at a significantly reduced tuition rate. Additionally, there are many options students have to fund their education, including financial aid, scholarships and payment plans.

We are here to help and ready to discuss the various ways to fund your education.

Tuition

  • $850* per credit
  • 33 credit program

You can find detailed information about the cost of attendance here.

Financial Aid

To learn more about scholarships, student loans, interest-free payment plans, and more options to pay for your graduate degree, please click here.

Scholarships

Awards up to $6,000 available in Gonzaga merit-based scholarships. More information here.

The below scholarships contribute to the full award new students are offered.

  • Madeline St. Marie Scholarship
    Criteria: Graduate students studying theology.
  • Peter and Carol Welk Religious Studies Scholarship
    Criteria: First preference, for scholarship support of Mater Dei students pursuing studies through the Religious Studies Department of Gonzaga University. Second preference, if there are no Mater Dei students available, then funds are to provide scholarship support especially for those students preparing for the ministry and lay teaching in the Church through the Religious Studies Department of Gonzaga University.
  • Conrad N. Hilton Scholarship
    Criteria: For women religious (Catholic sisters) pursuing religious academic studies at Gonzaga University.
  • Mary Olson Fairhurst Memorial Scholarship
    Criteria: First preference for students with financial need who are in Religious Studies and who intend to pursue work in a hospital/hospice setting; second preference for students with need who intend to work in chaplaincy or for a charitable or non-profit organization.
  • Gonzaga’s Financial Aid Office also maintains a database of scholarships for students to access, search and apply for awards.
  • AmeriCorps members receive a $1,000 scholarship each year they meet enrollment eligibility within a Gonzaga graduate program

Tuition Discount: Catholic Diocese of Spokane

Gonzaga University in partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Spokane offers a 35% tuition reduction to qualified Master's in Theology & Leadership students working as full-time teachers, principals and Pastoral/Diocesan Ministers working in schools or parishes under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane.
Details can be found here.

Payment Plans

Students can partner with our Student Accounts office to set up a tuition payment plan.

Questions?
Contact:

Britt Stone
Call or Text: (509) 313-6235
Email: stoneb@gonzaga.edu
Schedule an Appointment

*Tuition rates are subject to change.