Tuition and Fees by Program
| FULL-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
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| FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | ||
| TUITION |
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| $7,762 | $3,881 | $7,995 | $3,998 | ||
| FEES |
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| Technology Fee | $568 | $284 | $568 | $284 | |
| ADC Student Association Fee | $50 | $25 | $50 | $25 | |
| Athletic & Health Services Fee | $247 | $123.50 | $247 | $123.50 | |
| ASU Student Organization Fee | $304.40 | $162.20 | $ 310.85 | $165.43 | |
| ASU Health Plan* | $231 | $231 | $231 | $231 | |
| ASU Dental Plan* | $165 | $165 | $165 | $165 | |
| TOTAL | $9,327.40 | $4,871.70 | $9,566.85 | $4,991.93 | |
* Health and Dental Plan fee based on a single person, 12-month rate. For International student and family rates, or to opt out click here.
| PART-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| TUITION (Per 3 Credit Hour Course) |
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| In Class or Virtual Seat | $886 | $913 | |
| ADC Go and Online | $994 | $1,024 | |
| Seniors (60+) In Class or Virtual Seat | $443 | $456 | |
| Seniors (60+) ADC Go and Online | $497 | $512 | |
| Ministry Partners In Class or Virtual Seat | $443 | $456 | |
| Ministry Partners ADC Go and Online | $497 | $512 | |
| FEES |
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| ADC Student Association Fee | $25 per term | $25 per term | |
| Acadia Students Union Fee per 3 credit hour course |
$10.30 | $10.30 | |
| AUDIT | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| FEES (Per 3 Credit Hour Course) |
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| In Class or Virtual Seat* | $149 | $149 | |
| ADC Go and Online* | $199 | $199 | |
| ADC Alumni* | $99 | $99 | |
*An auditor may be charged an additional $50 for access to ACORN (Learning Management System) at the discretion of the professor of record.
Updated May 2019
| FULL-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |||
| FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | ||
| TUITION | |||||
| $8,247 | $4,124 | $8,494 | $4,247 | ||
| FEES |
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| Technology Fee | $568 | $284 | $568 | $284 | |
| ADC Student Association Fee | $50 | $25 | $50 | $25 | |
| Athletic & Health Services Fee | $247 | $123.50 | $247 | $123.50 | |
| ASU Student Organization Fee | $304.40 | $162.20 | $ 310.85 | $165.43 | |
| ASU Health Plan* | $231 | $231 | $231 | $231 | |
| ASU Dental Plan* | $165 | $165 | $165 | $165 | |
| TOTAL | $9,812.40 | $5,114.70 | $10,065.85 | $5,240.93 | |
| Continuance Fee** | $844 | $869 | |||
| PART-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| TUITION (Per 3 Credit Hour Course) |
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| In Class or Virtual Seat | $936 | $964 | |
| ADC Go and Online | $994 | $1,024 | |
| Seniors (60+) In Class or Virtual Seat | $467 | $481 | |
| Seniors (60+) ADC Go and Online | $497 | $512 | |
| Ministry Partners In Class or Virtual Seat | $467 | $481 | |
| Ministry Partners ADC Go and Online | $497 | $512 | |
| FEES |
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| ADC Student Association Fee | $25 per term | $25 per term | |
| Acadia Students Union Fee | $10.30 per 3 credit hour course | $10.30 per 3 credit hour course | |
| Continuance Fee** | $844 | $869 | |
| AUDIT | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| FEES (Per 3 Credit Hour Course) |
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| In Class or Virtual Seat | $149*** | $149*** | |
| ADC Go and Online | $199*** | $199*** | |
| ADC Alumni | $99*** | $99*** | |
* Health and Dental Plan fee based on single person, 12 month rate. For International student and family rates, or to opt out click here.
** The continuance fee is payable annually if a Master of Arts (Theology) Thesis or Project extends beyond one year until the degree is completed.
***An auditor may be charged an additional $50 for access to ACORN (Learning Management System) at the discretion of the professor of record.
Updated May 2019
| TUITION AND FEES | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
| Tuition* | $15,643 | $16,112 |
| Continuance Fee** | $844 | $869 |
| Non ADC student per 3 credit hour course | $1,301 | $1,340 |
| Audit – ADC Doctor of Ministry Alumni*** | $99 | $99 |
| Audit | $370 | $370 |
Notes
* Students are billed each term over the course of their four-year program.
** The continuance fee is payable when a student’s program extends beyond four years. It is an annual fee, payable each September until the degree is complete.
***Graduates of the Acadia Doctor of ministry program or those who hold a doctoral degree in ministry or theology from another recognized school, are welcome to audit classroom-based courses, subject to available space. The audit fee is $370.
Updated May 2019
| FULL-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |||
| FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | ||
| TUITION | |||||
| $8,247 | $4,124 | $8,494 | $4,247 | ||
| FEES |
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| Technology Fee | $568 | $284 | $568 | $284 | |
| ADC Student Association Fee | $50 | $25 | $50 | $25 | |
| Athletic & Health Services Fee | $247 | $123.50 | $247 | $123.50 | |
| ASU Student Organization Fee | $304.40 | $162.20 | $ 310.85 | $165.43 | |
| ASU Health Plan* | $231 | $231 | $231 | $231 | |
| ASU Dental Plan* | $165 | $165 | $165 | $165 | |
| TOTAL | $9,812.40 | $5,114.70 | $10,065.85 | $5,240.93 | |
| PART-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| TUITION (Per 3 Credit Hour Course) |
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| In Class or Virtual Seat | $936 | $964 | |
| ADC Go and Online | $994 | $1,024 | |
| Seniors (60+) In Class or Virtual Seat | $467 | $481 | |
| Seniors (60+) ADC Go and Online | $497 | $512 | |
| Ministry Partners In Class or Virtual Seat | $467 | $481 | |
| Ministry Partners ADC Go and Online | $497 | $512 | |
| FEES |
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| ADC Student Association Fee | $25 per term | $25 per term | |
| Acadia Students Union Fee | $10.30 per 3 credit hour course | $10.30 per 3 credit hour course | |
| AUDIT | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| FEES (Per 3 Credit Hour Course) |
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| In Class or Virtual Seat** | $149 | $149 | |
| ADC Go and Online** | $199 | $199 | |
| ADC Alumni** | $99 | $99 | |
* Health and Dental Plan fee based on a single person, 12-month rate. For International student and family rates, or to opt out click here.
**An auditor may be charged an additional $50 for access to ACORN (Learning Management System) at the discretion of the professor of record.
Updated May 2019
| FULL-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 |
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| FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | ||
| TUITION |
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| $7,762 | $3,881 | $7,995 | $3,998 | ||
| FEES |
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| Technology Fee | $568 | $284 | $568 | $284 | |
| ADC Student Association Fee | $50 | $25 | $50 | $25 | |
| Athletic & Health Services Fee | $247 | $123.50 | $247 | $123.50 | |
| ASU Student Organization Fee | $304.40 | $162.20 | $ 310.85 | $165.43 | |
| ASU Health Plan* | $231 | $231 | $231 | $231 | |
| ASU Dental Plan* | $165 | $165 | $165 | $165 | |
| TOTAL | $9,327.40 | $4,871.70 | $9,566.85 | $4,991.93 | |
* Health and Dental Plan fee based on a single person, 12-month rate. For International student and family rates, or to opt out click here.
| PART-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| TUITION (Per 3 Credit Hour Course) |
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| In Class or Virtual Seat | $886 | $913 | |
| ADC Go and Online | $994 | $1,024 | |
| Seniors (60+) In Class or Virtual Seat | $443 | $456 | |
| Seniors (60+) ADC Go and Online | $497 | $512 | |
| Ministry Partners In Class or Virtual Seat | $443 | $456 | |
| Ministry Partners ADC Go and Online | $497 | $512 | |
| FEES |
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| ADC Student Association Fee | $25 per term | $25 per term | |
| Acadia Students Union Fee per 3 credit hour course |
$10.30 | $10.30 | |
| AUDIT | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| FEES (Per 3 Credit Hour Course) |
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| In Class or Virtual Seat* | $149 | $149 | |
| ADC Go and Online* | $199 | $199 | |
| ADC Alumni* | $99 | $99 | |
*An auditor may be charged an additional $50 for access to ACORN (Learning Management System) at the discretion of the professor of record.
Updated October 2018
Certificate in Ministerial Studies and Certificate in Lay Leadership
| FULL-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |||
| FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | FULL YEAR | ONE SEMESTER | ||
| TUITION |
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| $3,883 | $1,942 | $3,999 | $2000 | ||
| FEES |
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| Technology Fee | $284 | $142 | $284 | $142 | |
| ADC Student Association Fee | $50 | $25 | $50 | $25 | |
| TOTAL | $4,217 | $2,109 | $4333 | $2167 | |
| PART-TIME | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| FEES (Per 3 Credit Hour Course) |
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| In Class or Virtual Seat | $443 | $456 | |
| ADC Student Association Fee | $25 per term | $25 per term | |
Updated July 2018
Student Fees & Health Progam
The following information is a summary of the Student Organization Fees, which are set by the Acadia Students’ Union.
These fees are included in the Tuition & Fees summary provided above.
| 2019-2020 Student Fees |
Full Time Full Year |
Full Time One Semester |
Part Time |
| Acadia Students Union fee | $193.85 | $96.93 | $10.30 per 3-credit course |
| Limited Interest fee | $3 | $1.50 | |
| Building Fund fee | $30 | $15 | |
| ASU Wellness fee | $30 | $15 | |
| Yearbook fee | $20 | $20 | |
| Class Dues | $3 | $1.50 | |
| World University Service of Canada | $1 | $0.50 | |
| Renovation and Accessibility Fee | $30 | $15 | |
| Total | $310.85 | $165.43 |
Updated May 2019
Canadian Students
Canadian full-time students attending Acadia University are automatically enrolled in the Acadia Canadian Student Health Plan, which supplements but does not replace the provincial health care plan. The health plan fee is automatically charged to your student account. Students may opt out of this plan and receive a credit for the fee by showing proof of other comparable health care coverage.
To opt out of the Health Plan, please opt out online at www.studentbenefits.ca or visit the Health Plan Administrator (Room #610, Students’ Centre) before September 30, 2019.
| Canadian Student Health Plan 2017-2018 |
Amount |
| Single Person, 12 Months | $231 |
| Family, 12 Months | $535 |
International Students
All international students are automatically enrolled in the Acadia International Student Health Plan. The health plan fee is automatically charged to your student account. Students may opt out of this plan and receive a credit for the fee by showing proof of other comparable health care coverage.
To opt out of the Health Plan, please opt out online at www.studentbenefits.ca or visit the Health Plan Administrator (Room #610, Students’ Centre) before September 30, 2019.
| International Student Health Plan 2019-2020 |
Amount |
| Single Person, 12 Months | $750 |
| Family, 12 Months | $1,500 |
Family Coverage
If you wish to add dependents to your Dental policy, you must contact the Health Plan Administrator before the last day of the month in which your current academic year begins; otherwise, you will be included in the single plan only.
*Please note: Insurance premiums are subject to change.
Updated May 2019
Full-Time Students
All full-time students attending Acadia University are automatically enrolled in the Acadia Student Dental Plan, upon registration at Acadia University. The Dental Plan fee is automatically charged to your student account. Students may opt out of this plan and receive a credit for the fee by signing a waiver form at the Health Plan office (Old SUB Rm 610) no later than September 30, 2019. No opt-out requests will be accepted after this date. Proof of other comparable coverage is not required to opt out of the dental plan.
| Dental Plan 2019-2020 |
Amount |
| Single Person, 12 Months | $165 |
| Family, 12 Months | $350 |
Family Coverage
If you wish to add dependents to your Dental policy, you must contact the Health Plan Administrator before the last day of the month in which your current academic year begins; otherwise, you will be included in the single plan only.
*Please note: Insurance premiums are subject to change.
Updated May 2019
Payment of Fees
All fees and charges are payable to Acadia University. Registration is not final until all fees are paid. Payment may include the assignment of required amounts from a Canada Student Loan. Half of the tuition fee for the year is payable at the time of registration in the fall and the second half is due by the first day of classes in January. (For registration dates, see Calendar Dates.) A handling fee will be charged for any NSF or returned payments.
Regulations Regarding Cancellation and Withdrawal
Full-Time Students: Residence and Courses
Students must officially notify the ADC Registrar’s office by email at which time withdrawal becomes effective. These requirements apply at any time of the year, regardless of the reason for withdrawal or whether the student is registered for one or two terms. Students ceasing their studies without officially notifying the ADC Registrar’s office by email will automatically incur academic course drop penalties and are not eligible for adjustments to their fees. Students withdrawing from University during the academic year will be charged as listed in the academic calendar.
In addition, please refer to regulations regarding cancellations and withdrawals in the Acadia University Academic Calendar.
Part-Time Students
Students withdrawing from courses must inform the ADC Registrar’s office of this in writing. Withdrawal is effective the day the ADC Registrar’s office receives this written notification. Refunds and course withdrawal penalties are calculated as of this day based on the “Academic and Student Fees” section as listed in the academic calendar.
In addition, please refer to regulations regarding cancellations and withdrawals in the Acadia University Academic Calendar.
Discontinuing attendance in classes, notifying an instructor or stopping payment does not constitute official withdrawal from a course. In addition, please refer to regulations regarding cancellations and withdrawals in the Acadia University Academic Calendar.
Refunds on Withdrawal
Students withdrawing from their studies without completing the Academic Withdrawal Forms automatically incur academic course drop penalties and are not eligible for adjustments to their fees. Withdrawal is effective the day the Registrar’s Office receives written information. Refunds and course withdrawal penalties are calculated as of that day.