Tuition and Fees
For the 2019-2020 Year
Tuition and Fees, Matriculated Students
Graduate Degree Programs Tuition
| Program | Cost Per Credit | Cost per year, full-time (18-credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in Jewish Studies | $1,200 | $21,600 |
| Master of Jewish Education | $1,200 | $21,600 |
| Master of Jewish Education/Master of Arts in Jewish Studies (Dual Degree) | $1,200 | $21,600 |
| Master of Jewish Education/Pardes Educators Program In Israel | $1,200 | $8,720 (block) |
| COSEL (up to 22 cr. per semester) | $1,200 | $30,960 (block) |
| Rabbinic Program (up to 20 cr. per semester) | $1,200 | $30,960 (block) |
| One-Year Mekorot (20 cr. per semester) | $1,200 | $30,960 (block) |
| Two-Year Mekorot (10 cr. per semester) | $1,200 | $15,480 (block) |
Certificate Programs Tuition
School of Jewish Music
| Program | Cost per credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Jewish Sacred Music | $1,200 |
Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish Education
| Program | Cost per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Interfaith Families Jewish Engagement | $1,200 |
Fees for 2019-20 Academic Year
Registration
Fees are nonrefundable and required of all students each semester
| Type | Cost per semester |
|---|---|
| For those taking only course for credit | $120 |
| For those taking a combination of credit and noncredit courses | $120 |
| For those taking only noncredit courses | $60 |
Late Fees
There is a $50 fee for matriculated students who register after classes have begun.
Studio
| Explanation | Cost per semester |
|---|---|
| Required of all ordination students in the School of Jewish Music | $200 |
| Non-School of Jewish Music students taking voice lessons | $1,200 |
Graduation
Required of all graduating students regardless of whether or not they attend graduation ceremonies.*
Fee is collected in early spring of graduation year.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ordination plus master's degree | $200 |
| Ordination only | $175 |
| Degree only (bachelor's or master's) | $175 |
| Degree plus certificate | $175 |
| Certificate only | $75 |
| *Paid by program sponsor for students in Pardes and Bishvil-Haivrit programs only |
Tuition and Fees for Nonmatriculated Students
Registration Fees
Nonrefundable, paid each semester
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Academic courses taken for credit | $120/semester |
| Academic courses taken for noncredit | $60/semester |
| Combination of credit and noncredit courses | $120/semester |
Tuition Rates (Courses taken for credit)
Jewish Studies, Jewish Education, Jewish Music, Rabbinic Courses and Hebrew Language
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1-credit course | $1,200 |
| 2-credit course | $2,400 |
| 3-credit course | $3,600 |
| 4-credit course | $4,800 |
Tuition Rates (Courses taken not for credit)
Jewish Education, Jewish Studies, Jewish Music, and Rabbinic Courses
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1-credit course taken as noncredit | $360 |
| 2-credit course taken as noncredit | $720 |
| 3-credit course taken as noncredit | $1,080 |
| 4-credit course taken as noncredit | $1,440 |
Graduate Level Hebrew
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2-credit course taken as noncredit | $720 |
| 3-credit course taken as noncredit | $1,080 |
| 4-credit course taken as noncredit | $1,440 |
Hebrew Language Online
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Mekhina only | $500 |
| 2-credit course taken as noncredit | $720 |
| 4-credit course taken as noncredit | $1,440 |
Other
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Senior discount (65 and older). Full registration fee applies. Proof of age may be required. Does not apply to Community Education courses. | 20% (off noncredit courses only) |
| Community Education (only available for select classes; no other discounts apply) | $500 |
Tuition and Fees for Hebrew (On-Campus)
On-Campus Hebrew (Graduate Hebrew)
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2-credit classes | $720 (non-credit) $2,400 (credit) |
| 3-credit classes | $1,080 (non-credit) $3,600 (credit) |
| 4-credit classes | $1,440 (non-credit) $4,800 (credit) |
Other
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Senior discount (65 and older). Full registration fee applies. Proof of age may be required. Does not apply to Ulpan courses. | 20% (off non-credit courses only) |
Ulpan (Intensive Hebrew on campus not for credit)
If you are interested in Ulpan for credit, please contact Tzilla Barone to make special arrangements Please note that the cost for Ulpan for credit is the same as credit Hebrew on campus.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Courses meet 1 or 2 times a week | $720 (non-credit) * |
If you are interested in Ulpan for credit, please contact Tzilla Barone to make special arrangements. Please note that the cost for Ulpan for credit is the same as credit Hebrew on campus.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
In addition to tuition and fees, students should plan for the normal costs of living, including room and board, transportation and personal expenses. An estimate of those costs is shown below.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Room and board | $21,026 (9 months) |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Transportation and personal expenses | $3,000 |
| Health Insurance | $3,000 |
| Total | $28,026 |
Adding this figure to your tuition and fees will give you an approximate cost of attendance per academic year. Students attending classes during summer sessions will have additional costs — both in the cost of attendance and tuition and fees.
For example, a full-time student in the Rabbinical School will incur the following cost of attendance:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,960 |
| Registration | $240 |
| Room and Board | $21,026 |
| Books | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,000 |
| Health Insurance | $3,000 |
| Total | $59226 |
This figure may be conservative if you have more personal expenses, live in a more expensive apartment or home, etc.
Payment Plans & Credit Card Fees
Payment Plans are available through FACTS. Contact Hebrew College’s Student Accounts Coordinator for more information.
Please be advised that a 4 percent convenience fee is applied to all payments made by credit card through the Campus Café portal or when calling in credit card information to the Student Accounts Office. To eliminate this fee, students may instead submit a timely payment by check. We please ask that the student’s name and ID# be noted in the memo on your check. All checks should be mailed to: Hebrew College, Office of Student Services, 160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459.
Contact Info
Bob Gielow
Office of Student Services
(617) 559-8847
bgielow@hebrewcollege.edu