Tuition & Fees
Estimated costs, fee schedules, payment methods, and refund policies for Washington Jabez University.
Theology programs
Estimated cost per semester
Full-time enrollment
Undergraduate
15 Units
Tuition $3,825.00Est. Books $200.00$4,025.00
Total Est.
Master's
15 Units
Tuition $4,500.00Est. Books $200.00$4,700.00
Total Est.
Doctoral
8 Units
Tuition $4,200.00Est. Books $300.00$4,500.00
Total Est.
Scale shared across all programs · per semester
First-time enrolled students should also account for the one-time $100 Application Fee in their first semester.
Theology Tuition
Theology programs are billed per credit hour. Church Music programs are listed separately below.
Undergraduate Programs
$255
per unit (credit hour)
Master's Programs
$300
per unit (credit hour)
Doctoral Program
$525
per unit (credit hour)
Church Music Tuition
BCM follows the undergraduate per-credit rate. MCM and the Graduate Diploma (GDCM) use a full-time semester rate or a part-time per-credit rate. The Applied Music Instruction Fee is listed with program-specific fees below.
Bachelor of Church Music (BCM)
$255
per credit hour
MCM & GDCM
$3,600
per semester, full-time (9–11 credits)
Admissions & Graduation Fees
Application Fee
$100
One-time, nonrefundable application processing fee required of all applicants
Graduation Fee (Undergraduate)
$1,500
Includes cap, gown, and diploma
Graduation Fee (Master's)
$2,000
Includes cap, gown, and diploma
Graduation Fee (Doctoral)
$2,500
Includes cap, gown, and diploma
Program-Specific Instructional Fee
Applied Music Instruction Fee
$280
Per applicable enrollment
MCM Graduation Recital or Project Re-registration Fee
$100
Per re-registration
Document & Transcript Service Fees
Official Transcript
$20
Per copy; standard processing within 3 business days
Official Verification Letter
$20
Per document; standard processing within 3 business days
Financial Service Fees
Late Payment Fee
$20
Charged once when a required payment remains unpaid after the published payment deadline
Returned Payment Fee
$20
Charged for each check or ACH payment returned or rejected by the financial institution
Refund Administrative Processing Fee
$30
Charged for an eligible student-initiated withdrawal after the official Add/Drop Period
Credit Card Processing Fee
2.9%Applied to eligible online credit card payments only; The applicable portion is refunded when the underlying payment is refunded.
How to Pay Tuition
Students must pay their tuition and fees in full to be officially registered for the semester.
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Note: 2.9% convenience fee will be added to all credit/debit card transactions.
Bank Transfer (ACH) / Zelle
Direct transfers to the school's official bank account are accepted.
No processing fee.
Personal Check
Write a personal check and mail it to the school's Finance Department.
Please ensure your Student ID number is written on the memo line of the check. No processing fee.
Payment Procedures & Outstanding Balances
Payment at Registration
Students are expected to make full payment of tuition and fees at the time of registration. Any alternative payment arrangements must be pre-approved by the Finance Department.
Outstanding Balances
All institutional charges must be paid in full before graduation. A student who becomes delinquent in their financial obligations will not be allowed to continue enrollment. Furthermore, all transcripts and diplomas shall be withheld until the outstanding amount is paid in full.
Refund Policy
Cancellation Period
A student may cancel enrollment within the cancellation period stated in the Student Enrollment Agreement. Any eligible amount paid will be refunded, less the nonrefundable Application Fee.
Before the First Class Day
A written cancellation submitted before the first class day of the applicable semester or session qualifies for a 100% tuition refund.
During the Official Add/Drop Period
A course drop or withdrawal submitted during the official Add/Drop Period qualifies for a 100% tuition refund.
After Add/Drop Through the 40% Point
After the official Add/Drop Period and through the 40% point of the enrollment period, tuition is refunded on a prorated basis according to the uncompleted portion of the enrollment period.
After the 40% Point
After the 40% point of the enrollment period, no tuition refund is issued.
Refund Administrative Processing Fee
A $30 Refund Administrative Processing Fee is deducted from an otherwise eligible student-initiated refund after the official Add/Drop Period.
Withdrawal Date
For refund calculation purposes, the withdrawal date is the date WJU receives the student’s official written cancellation or withdrawal request. If no written request is submitted, WJU determines the date from documented attendance or academically related activity.
Processing Time
If a refund is due, it will be processed and issued within 45 days of the official withdrawal date.