At The Master’s University, we believe that a Christ-centered education should be within financial reach for every student. That’s why we work hard to keep our tuition among the most affordable of any private university. When budgeting for university, it’s important to look beyond tuition alone. Additional expenses such as books, supplies, transportation, and personal spending can add up and push the true cost above the published tuition and room and board figures. The good news is that when assessing a student’s financial need, we take all of these costs into account.

Flex Bucks

Flex Bucks are accepted at a variety of campus dining locations, including the University Exchange (UE), Trophy Coffee, The Trough, and the Mustang Grill. One of the key perks of using Flex Bucks is that all purchases are exempt from sales tax. Students can also top up their Flex Bucks account at any time throughout the year in $20 increments, added on a one-to-one basis.

Canyon Homes and Dorm total cost comparison.

On-campus dorms are priced at $4,400 per semester, and a required meal plan costs $3,900 per semester, bringing the total to $8,300 per semester for room and board. The meal plan includes unlimited access to the Mustang Grill.

For those living in Canyon Homes, the semester rate is $5,300. This is supplemented by a mandatory Flex Bucks allocation of $650 and a Canyon Home Utility Fee of $230, bringing the total cost for room and meals to $6,180 per semester.

New Student Deposit

A $200 Tuition Deposit is required for all new students to receive course selection materials. This deposit is applied directly toward your tuition — it is not an additional fee. Should you decide not to enroll, your deposit is fully refundable until May 1.

Books

Each semester, students can expect to spend between $200 and $400 on books, purchased directly from the Campus Bookstore.

Course and Notebook Computer Fees

Some courses have specific fees noted on the course schedule. All full-time students are required to have a notebook computer, which must meet minimum configuration specifications. For more information, see Computer Services.

Directed Studies Fee

A Directed Studies (DS) Fee of $50 is assessed for each semester unit in this format.

Orientation Fee

A one-time-only Orientation Fee of $275 is required for all first-year (new) TMU students.

Graduation Fee

An estimated Graduation Fee of $250 is required for graduation from all academic programs.

Individual Music Instruction Fee

An Individual Music Instruction Fee of $505 will be charged for each semester unit in this format.

Engineering Lab Fee

All engineering majors will be charged an additional $800 fee each semester instead of individual course lab fees to cover the cost of maintaining laboratory equipment and safety.

Mandatory Health Insurance

All registered traditional undergraduate students must maintain adequate medical insurance coverage. Unless you complete an approved insurance waiver, you will be automatically enrolled in the TMUS-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan. Students without an approved waiver will be charged an estimated health insurance premium of $1,000 per semester, which will be applied directly to their student account.

Student Services Fee

Students enrolled in six or more units will be charged a $365 semester fee. This fee covers a range of campus activities and services, including clubs, chapel media functions, ASB, dorm funds, intramurals, and special events.

Non-Residential Student Life Fee

Off-campus students enrolled in six or more units will be charged a $265 semester fee. At TMU, we are dedicated to fostering discipleship relationships and encouraging fellowship among all students. This fee helps cover the administrative costs of student life staff who focus on supporting our non-residential students.

Technology Fee

A per-semester technology fee of $210 will be charged to all students attending on-campus classes. This fee covers campus-wide Wi-Fi access, help desk and IT support services, as well as the ongoing updates and maintenance of TMU-operated software.

Vehicle Fee

Any registered student who drives and parks a vehicle on campus is charged a per-semester fee. This fee is typically $138, but the price may vary depending on the type of student. More information is available here.

Payment Plan Administrative Fee

A fee of $100 per semester is charged if the student chooses the 5-month payment plan.