Cost & Aid

Understand what Ecclesia could cost you.

Start with the published price, see the full Cost of Attendance, explore scholarships and grants, and estimate what could remain for you and your family.

Published 2026–2027 Cost

Start with what Ecclesia bills.

These are the standard published charges for a full-time Springdale Campus undergraduate enrolled in 12–18 credit hours per semester.

Item
Semester
Year
Tuition
$8,175
$16,350
Required Fees
$550
$1,100
Housing & Food
$4,000
$8,000
Residential Total
$12,725
$25,450

Full-time tuition covers 12–18 credit hours per semester. Students taking additional credits are charged at the published per-credit rate. Students living off campus are not charged the standard residential housing and food amount.

Commuter $17,450

Annual tuition and required fees before scholarships and financial aid.

Residential $25,450

Annual tuition, required fees, housing, and food before scholarships and financial aid.

Important

Your final cost may be lower.

Scholarships, grants, and other financial aid may reduce what you and your family ultimately need to pay.

2026–2027 Cost of Attendance

The complete college-cost budget.

Cost of Attendance combines Ecclesia charges with estimated expenses students may have while attending college.

Cost of Attendance is not the amount Ecclesia will bill you. It includes estimated expenses such as books and course materials, transportation, personal expenses, housing and food allowances, and average student-loan fees in addition to tuition and required fees.

Springdale Campus

Annual Cost of Attendance
On Campus
No Dependent
$35,280

2026–2027 annual budget

On Campus
With Dependent
$39,280

2026–2027 annual budget

Living With Parent $31,280

2026–2027 annual budget

Off Campus
Not With Parent
$39,280

2026–2027 annual budget

EC Online

Annual Cost of Attendance
With Parent
No Dependent
$27,100

2026–2027 annual budget

With Parent
With Dependent
$31,100

2026–2027 annual budget

Not With Parent
No Dependent
$31,100

2026–2027 annual budget

Not With Parent
With Dependent
$35,100

2026–2027 annual budget

What Your Investment Supports

Ecclesia connects what you study with how you live and work.

College cost matters. So does understanding what that cost supports. Ecclesia brings academic preparation, biblical formation, practical work, mentoring, and service into one educational experience.

Academic Preparation

Study your field with purpose.

Build knowledge in your academic field while strengthening critical thinking, communication, and practical preparation for work and continued learning.

Biblical Formation

Let Scripture shape how you learn.

Ecclesia intentionally connects Christian faith, biblical worldview, character, and academic study.

Work-Learning

Practice responsibility before graduation.

Springdale students gain practical work experience while developing reliability, teamwork, communication, initiative, and stewardship.

Mentoring & Service

Grow through relationships and responsibility.

Mentoring, Service Learning, Assembly, and community life give students opportunities to practice leadership, service, integrity, and Christian responsibility.

Ecclesia does not separate academic preparation from Christian formation or practical responsibility. The educational experience is designed to develop all three together—helping students know truth, practice truth, and share truth.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Start with aid you do not have to repay.

Scholarships and grants can reduce the amount you and your family need to cover. Eligibility depends on the individual aid program.

Ecclesia

Academic Scholarships

Review Ecclesia’s current academic scholarship levels and published eligibility requirements.

View Scholarships →
Church Partnership

Matching Church Scholarship

Eligible students may receive an Ecclesia match when their church contributes toward their education.

Matching Church Details →
Federal & State Aid

Grants & Scholarships

The FAFSA can help determine eligibility for federal grants and other aid. Arkansas students may also qualify for state programs.

FAFSA Information →
Other Aid

Athletic, Performance & Outside Scholarships

Some students may qualify for athletic, performance, ministry, church, employer, or outside assistance.

Explore Aid Options →
Simple Cost Planner

Estimate what could remain after scholarships and grants.

Enter the aid amounts you expect to receive and see how they compare with Ecclesia’s published Springdale Campus cost.

No personal information required.

This calculator does not ask for your name, email, phone number, address, date of birth, or application information. It is simply a planning tool.

Build a simple estimate.

Use the Scholarship page if you need help estimating this amount.
Do not include student loans.
Planning Estimate

Estimated remaining published cost

Published annual cost $25,450
Scholarships & grants − $0
Estimated remaining cost $25,450

This estimate is not an official financial-aid offer or student bill. Your actual cost depends on your official aid eligibility, enrollment, housing choices, and final student account.

Work-Learning-Service

Earn while building practical experience.

Springdale Campus students participate in Work-Learning-Service as part of the Ecclesia educational experience. Students earn wages while developing practical workplace skills, responsibility, communication, and teamwork.

Earned Wages

Work-Learning is paid work.

Students receive wages for work they complete. Those earnings can help with educational and personal expenses.

Not a Scholarship

Wages are not automatically deducted from your bill.

Work-Learning should be considered separately from scholarships and grants when planning your college cost.

Practical Preparation

The value extends beyond the paycheck.

The program is designed to help students develop habits and skills they can carry into future work and leadership.

Your Financial Aid Steps

From application to your final cost.

You do not have to figure everything out at once. Work through the process one step at a time.

01

Apply to Ecclesia

Complete your application so Ecclesia can review admission and applicable institutional scholarship eligibility.

02

Complete the FAFSA

Add Ecclesia using federal school code 038553 so your FAFSA information can be reviewed.

03

Complete Requested Items

Submit any documents Financial Aid requests so your aid eligibility can be finalized.

04

Review Your Cost

Compare your financial aid with your actual Ecclesia charges and make a plan for any remaining balance.

Keep important dates on your radar.

Review current admissions, enrollment deposit, financial-aid, international, and arrival dates as you plan your next steps.

Cost & Aid Questions

Questions families often ask.

Is Cost of Attendance what Ecclesia will bill me?
No. Cost of Attendance includes estimated expenses such as books, transportation, personal expenses, and living costs in addition to charges from Ecclesia.
Do I have to provide personal information to see the cost?
No. Ecclesia’s published tuition, fees, Cost of Attendance, scholarships, and planning tools are available without submitting your name, email address, phone number, or application.
Do I have to take student loans?
No. You can decline a loan or borrow less than the amount offered. Review scholarships, grants, family resources, payment options, and other assistance before deciding whether borrowing is needed.

Learn About Student Loans →

Does Work-Learning reduce my Ecclesia bill?
Work-Learning provides wages for work completed. Those earnings can help with college and personal expenses, but they are not automatically applied to your student bill like a scholarship or grant.
When will I know what I actually owe?
Your actual balance depends on your registered charges, housing, scholarships, grants, loans you choose to accept, payments, and other account activity. Once your financial aid and charges are finalized, your student account will show the remaining balance.
What if my family’s financial situation changes?
Contact Financial Aid. Depending on the circumstances, there may be a process for reviewing significant changes in a family’s financial situation.
Where can I find current financial-aid and enrollment dates?
Visit Ecclesia’s Important Dates & Deadlines page for current admissions, deposit, financial-aid, international, and enrollment-planning dates.
Have a Question?

We can help you understand the numbers.

Financial Aid can help with FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and loans. Billing can help with charges, payments, and your remaining student-account balance.

Your Next Step

See what Ecclesia could look like for you.

Explore scholarships, estimate your cost, keep track of important dates, and apply when you are ready to move from planning to an official financial-aid review.