100% Tuition Paid for 2025-2026!
For the 2025-2026 school year, YTI is pleased to announce the Gilhousen Scholarship, which will cover 100% of a student’s tuition. This scholarship will be awarded to all qualified applicants for 2025–2026! Scholarship recipient’s achievements are evaluated at the end of each academic year to determine the next year’s awards.
YTI Scholarships
All master’s program applicants are automatically considered for one of our scholarships with no additional application:
|
Gilhousen Scholarship |
100% of tuition |
|
Founder’s Scholarship |
50% of tuition |
|
President’s Scholarship |
25% of tuition |
|
Honors Scholarship |
12% of tuition |
All scholarships are awarded to full-time students on basis of merit.
Additional Fees
In addition to tuition, students are responsible for a variety of fees, either annually or per term, which are not covered by scholarships:
|
Application Fee (one time) |
$50 |
|
Registration Fee (per term) |
$20 |
|
Library Fee (paid annually) |
$100 |
An Extraordinary Value
YTI’s tuition rate is one of the best values of any seminary or divinity school in the U.S.—thanks to our generous donors! Tuition for 2025-2026 master’s programs is $300 per credit hour (compare YTI’s tuition with many other seminaries, which easily range from $400–800/hour or more.) And with our various scholarships, you can pay even less!
About Klein & Karen Gilhousen
Klein (1942–2016) and Karen (1948–2024) Gilhousen were significant visionaries behind Yellowstone Theological Institute. Klein was a pioneer in telecommunications, and the Gilhousens moved to the Bozeman area in the early 1990s, where they owned Copper Spring Ranch and generously supported a wide array of local organizations. Both Klein and Karen served on YTI’s board of directors for a number of years.
How It Works: Examples
Full-time student / Tuition & Fees:
|
Tuition for 12 Credit Hours |
$3,600 |
|
Registration Fee |
$20 |
|
Library Fee |
$100 |
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Total Tuition & Fees |
$3,720 |
|
Less FOUNDER’S SCHOLARSHIP |
$1,800 |
|
Less GILHOUSEN SCHOLARSHIP |
$3,600 |
NOTE: These numbers do not include textbooks, supplies, or arts & adventure fees.
Sample costs per term:
|
Books |
$200 |
|
Misc. Supplies |
$100 |
|
Arts/Adventure Practicum Fees |
$50–200 |
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There’s no better time than now to start your Yellowstone adventure. Begin your application today!
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