Financial Information
You know you want to attend Bible college, and you know your education is an investment, but you want to avoid the burden of student loan payments. That's why MBC keeps tuition costs low, offers longer weekends for employment options, and provides multiple scholarship opportunities. We are committed to making your education goals affordable!
Costs Per Semester | Full Time - 16 Credits | Full Time - 13 Credits | Full Time - 11 Credits | Part Time - 6 Credits | Part Time - 3 Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuition ($436 per credit hour) | $6976.00 | $5,668.00 | $4796.00 | $2616.00 | $1308.00 |
Student Services Fee* | $556.50 | $556.50 | $556.50 | $556.50 | N/A |
Books & Supplies** | $400.00 | $400.00 | $300.00 | $200.00 | $100.00 |
Housing*** | $1890.00 | $1890.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Food**** | $2,875.00 | $2,875.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Total | $12,245.00 | $11,000.00 | $5,395.00 | $3,220.00 | $1,345.00 |
Transportation | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
Miscellaneous | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | N/A |
Total + Other Costs | $15,045.00 | $13,800.00 | $8,195.00 | $6,020.00 | $3,145.00 |
2024-2025 Cost of Attendance Estimator
(Before Scholarships & Aid)
* The Student Services Fee covers technology including Microsoft 365, Populi, Wifi, and security; it also covers certain student services as well as student events.
** Books and Supplies include texts and recommended supplies. It does not cover optional materials or lab fees associated with some classes.
*** Student Housing is available on campus for full-time single students. Off-campus housing is available for married students during the 2024-2025 academic year ($945.00 per month). After this, off-campus housing will be available on the open market for married students.
**** MBC does not provide a meal service. Students do their own cooking. The listed food cost figures over $700 per month. Students who choose to cook rather than eating out are able to significantly reduce this cost.
2024-2025 One-Time Fees Chart
Costs Per Semester | Full Time - 16 Credits | Full Time - 13 Credits | Part Time - 11 Credits | Part Time - 6 Credits | Part Time - 3 Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Enrollment Deposit* | $150.00 | $150.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Logos Lifetime Subscription** | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
Graduation*** | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Dino Dig Trip**** | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 |
Audit Fee Per Class | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Drop Fee per Class | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
On Campus Housing Damage Deposit | $250.00 | $250.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
On Campus Housing Key Badge Deposit | $45.00 | $45.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
* Enrollment deposit required for all entering full-time students. Due by August 1st for those enrolling for Fall Semester and by December 1st for those enrolling in Spring Semester.
** Logos Bible Software is required for all degree-seeking students. It is an incredible deal to get the full functionality of the software plus hundreds of books to keep forever. Students can continue to build their Logos library in the future with additional purchases.
*** Graduation fee is assessed to any student graduating that semester with a Certificate or Degree.
****Students travel to Glendive, Montana, where they participate in an intensive course, literally digging dinosaur bones out of the ground and preserving them in the paleontology lab. This fee covers transportation costs, plus lodging and meals for the week.