Fuller Theological Seminary

Fuller Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit graduate institution in Pasadena, California, with additional learning locations in Houston and Phoenix and online options. Its two schools bring together theological education and psychology, marriage and family therapy. Fuller is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC); some professional programs also have separate accreditation or licensure requirements, so students should confirm the status relevant to their intended career.

Programs and study formats

The School of Mission and Theology offers master’s degrees such as the Master of Divinity (MDiv), MA in Theological Studies, MA in Theology and Ministry, MA in Global Missional Leadership, and MA in Mental Health and Ministry, as well as the Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Global Leadership, ThM, and PhD options. The School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy includes the MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, doctoral study in marriage and family therapy, and PhD and PsyD programs in Clinical Psychology. Several theology degrees can be completed online, on campus, or through a mix of both, while clinical psychology and therapy training have more specific in-person and placement demands. Applicants should compare admission prerequisites, cohort availability, licensure outcomes, and required campus attendance in the program directory before choosing a degree.

Tuition, scholarships and aid

For Fall 2026 through Summer 2027, Fuller lists tuition by unit and school: many 500-level theology courses cost $505 per unit; the MA in Theology and Ministry and its English-language equivalent rate are listed at $375 per unit beginning Fall 2026; and psychology and marriage-and-family-therapy rates vary by degree, with some 500-level study at $540 per unit. Other charges may include a $130 student-services fee per quarter, a $140 new-student fee, and program-specific continuation or clinical costs. On-campus students should also budget separately for housing, transportation, and parking. Request a degree-specific estimate because total tuition depends on the units required and how quickly you complete them.

Fuller says it distributes more than $5 million a year in need-based and merit-based scholarships and fellowships. New and returning students can complete the Universal Scholarship Application after admission; eligibility can depend on program, vocational goals, background, and denominational affiliation. Federal loans and work-study are available to eligible U.S. students, and some partner employers may qualify for a tuition discount. Scholarship amounts can change with enrollment, and awards may be reduced or forfeited if you change your start quarter or course load. Review the current tuition and fee schedule and financial-aid options, then ask Student Financial Services for a written net-cost estimate.

Pasadena campus, contact and student perspectives

The Pasadena campus and main mailing address are 135 N. Oakland Ave, Pasadena, CA 91182. The Welcome Center is on the first floor of the David Allan Hubbard Library. Admissions can be reached at (626) 584-5400; the seminary’s main line is (626) 584-5200. The Admissions Welcome Center answers Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific, and in-person Welcome Center visits in Pasadena are listed Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The Pasadena campus requests that visitors arrange an appointment. Fuller also identifies Houston and Phoenix learning locations; their programs and on-site services differ, so confirm the correct location with Admissions before traveling. Use the Admissions contact page to request information, schedule a visit, or begin an application.

Student accounts and independent discussion point to a distinctive experience: students value the faculty, peer community, and opportunity to connect theological study with psychology and ministry. Other prospective and current students raise questions about how the seminary’s evangelical identity and varied theological perspectives shape campus life, and online students emphasize the need to plan carefully for community and access to faculty. These are individual impressions rather than a single consensus. Ask current students in your specific program about advising, class discussion, clinical placement or ministry connections, and how the delivery format works in practice. Fuller’s published academic catalog and program advisers can clarify policies that matter to your own goals.