Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary offers 12 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 4 major programs - 2 Masters, 1 Doctorate, and 1 Post-graduate Certificate.

The 2025 tuition & fees is $21,576 for undergraduate programs and $22,760 for graduate programs.

Total 88 students out of total 313 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 37 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary is accredited by Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools.

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
School NameGarrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
TypeFour-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Address2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL
Online Students88 Enrolled Online Exclusively
126 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Graduate Tuition & Fees$22,760
Online Degree Programs
Total4 Programs
Masters2 Programs
Doctorate1 Programs
Post-Graduate1 Programs

2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2024-2025 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. The tuition & fees is - for all students. For graduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees is $22,760 for all students.

The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $899 for all students.

Tuition Changes (2021-2025)
2020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Graduate$22,747$22,835$23,520$24,465$22,760
Tuition Changes (2021-2025)
2020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Graduate$763$815$840$875$899

Online Programs By Area of Study

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary offers 12 degree programs through Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 4 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Masters, 1 Doctorate, 1 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.

The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
CertificateAssociatesBachelors MastersDoctorate Post-Graduate
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED 211
Overall ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED 921

Majors and number of completers

The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.

Master'sDoctoratePost-Graduate
Theology/Theological Studies1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Divinity/Ministry28 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED ONLY IN CLASSROOM
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (other)NOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED

Distance Learning Program Student Population

At Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, there are 313 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 214 students were attending classes through distance learning (88 students are enrolled exclusively and 126 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment313
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses88
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses126
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses99

By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 88 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 36 Illinois Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 51 students living in the U.S. States other than Illinois, and 1 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses88
Illinois Resident36
Other State In U.S.51
Outside of U.S.1

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