ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS AT STS
Admission Requirements
- Online application
- All undergraduate transcripts (if applicable)
- Three recommendations (using form in online application)
- Background check (administered during application process)
- DMin applicants can see additional requirements and considerations here
Learn more about options for students without an undergraduate degree.
Application Deadlines
- Applications should be submitted at least 1 month prior to the start of a semester
- Contact the Registrar to request application consideration after the deadline
- Separate one-year program application deadlines for Cary NC, Laramie WY, and Bryan TX, campuses
See our current academic calendar for semester start dates.
Online Learning
- All degrees can be completed online (except for cohort programs, such as the DMin and the one-year MTS)
- Online students attend virtually at the same time the class is being held live
- Online learning utilizes Zoom platform and conferencing tech
- No additional fees for online learning
- Plan to attend in person if you live within 1 hr of campus
- Students in CA are not eligible for distance learning due to national reciprocity agreement
Tuition & Fees
Current rates:
- $370 full-time tuition rate
- $395 part-time tuition rate
- $495 DMin tuition rate
Estimated total degree costs:*
- DMin (over 3 years): $20,480
- ThM (over 2 years): $11,090
- MDiv (over 4 years): $37,080
- MABLL (over 4 years): $31,830
- MABS (over 3 years): $24,640
- MACM (over 2 years): $19,230
- MTS (over 2 years): $17,380
- One-Year MTS: $22,000
See the full list of STS tuition & fees.
* Estimates are based on full-time tuition rate and include recurring and one-time fees.
Financial Aid
- Federal unsubsidized direct loans under Title IV
- Military and VA education benefits
- In-house scholarships & aid
Learn more about the types of financial aid available at STS
Accreditation
- Accredited by ATS
- Authorized to grant degrees
- Authorized for online learning
- Accredited by the ECFA
Learn more about STS’ accreditation.
Block Class Format
- Fall & spring classes meet once a week for 2-3 hr blocks
- Most classes are in the evenings (M – Th)
- Morning, afternoon, & evening classes on Mondays
- Monday schedule enables students to take up to 9 credit hours in a single day
- Allows for flexibility in work and ministry schedules
See the current class schedule.
International Students
- Online application
- Approved English language proficiency test may apply
- Validated transcripts
- Must prove financial ability to fund education
Learn more about the admissions requirements for international students.
Transfer of Credits
- Credits from other institutions can be reviewed for transfer into STS degree programs
- Number of credits accepted, if any, is decided after review (official transcripts must be reviewed by Chief Academic Officer)
Audit Classes
What is auditing?
- A cheaper way to attend courses
- Full access to course materials and lectures
- Does not count for credit
- No attendance or assignment requirements
How to become an audit student:
- Shortened online application
- Pastoral recommendation letter
- Background check (administered during application process)
See the full list of STS tuition & fees for our current audit rate.