Tuition
Tuition rate is for the 2026-27 academic year. Tuition and fees are subject to change.
The EdD in Catholic Social Thought in Practice is offered through a tailored tuition model that reflects our commitment to advancing Catholic education and supporting leaders in faith communities.
45
Total units
$1,748
Tuition per unit
$78,660
Estimated total tuition
Funding your future
All students have a right to an education, regardless of income or circumstance. In addition to external funding resources, the majority of students receive some form of financial assistance through scholarships, grants, fellowships, discounts, and loan options.
Financial aid
All U.S. applicants may file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before applying for additional funding.
Scholarships
Dean's Excellence Award
This scholarship embodies the mission and vision of SOLES and is awarded annually to both new and continuing students. Recipients of the Dean's Excellence Award are considered during the admissions review process and reconsidered each academic year by faculty from each program. There is no separate application needed to be considered for this scholarship.
Available scholarships
W. Scott McIntyre Memorial Scholarship
Available to
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - Department of Leadership Studies
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - Department of Learning and Teaching
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - Department of Counseling & Marital and Family Therapy
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - Master of Education
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - PhD in Education
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - PhD in Leadership Studies
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - MA in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - MA in Counseling, School Counseling
School of Leadership and Education Sciences -
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - MA in Leadership Studies
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - MA in Marital and Family Therapy
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - MS in Nonprofit Leadership and Management
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, with credential(s)
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - Academy of Catholic Teaching
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - Bilingual Authorization (Spanish)
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - Preliminary Multiple Subject (K-6)
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - Preliminary Single Subject (7-12)
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - Special Education
School of Leadership and Education Sciences - MA in Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership
Award
Purpose
This scholarship award is in memory of W. Scott McIntyre, who received his business degree from the University of San Diego. McIntyre was very interested in real estate and finance, however, he maintained a passion for education and those involved in furthering their goals through education. Despite an untimely death, his passion and generosity are recognized through this scholarship program named in his honor. The scholarship will be awarded to qualified students who share a similar passion for learning and are enrolled in one of the graduate programs in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences. The scholarship is made possible due to the generosity of a private donor from the San Diego Foundation.
The 2025-26 application deadline is June 30, 2025.
Other funding resources
Questions?
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