TUITION & FEES
KNOW BEFORE You GO
Announcement: No Tuition Increase for 2024-2025
The Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science is pleased to announce that it will not increase tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Dr. Barry Lease, President/CEO and board member communicated that the PIMS Board of Directors, at their most recent meeting, declared for the 5th year in a row that tuition will not increase for the next academic year.
PIMS prides itself on providing the best opportunity to educate its students; this is another way to make it happen.
Tuition Expectations:
This program is intended for the funeral service professional. PIMS bills on a per credit basis plus any fees published in the PIMS School Bulletin. There is one tuition rate for campus and one for online, there is no out-of-state tuition rates.
CAMPUS-BASED PROGRAMS
Tuition for students is $330.00 per credit. Each trimester must be paid in full by the end of the trimester. Students will not be allowed to move into the next trimester until all costs are covered.
ONLINE PROGRAMS
Tuition for online students is $390.00 per credit. The term must be paid in full by the end of the term. Students will not be allowed to move into the next term until all costs are covered.
ALL MANDATORY FEES:
Online & Campus:
- # Application Fee (with application): $ 50.00
- Matriculation Fee (non-refundable): $ 75.00 for campus, $ 100.00 for online enrollment
- ++ Textbooks (estimated): $ 1,500 for 60 credits (campus & online) and $ 2,700 for 97 credits (campus)
- * RA Laboratory Fee (campus visit required for online students): $ 3,575.00
- * Embalming Lab Fee: $ 710.00
- Technology Fee ($10 per credit): $ 600.00 for 60 credits (campus & online) – $ 970.00 for 97 credits (campus)
- Funeral Service Practicum Fee: $ 390.00 for online & $ 330.00 for campus
- Graduation Fee: $ 250.00
- Remote Proctoring Fee: $ 50.00 per year (billed in Fall)
- *** Funeral Service Skills Practicum Site Approval Fee: $ 50.00
- ***Clinical Embalming Site Approval Fee: $ 50.00
- National Board Examination Fee: $ 570.00
Online only:
- Course Administrative Fee: (22 courses @ $ 50.00 per course)
COST OF ATTENDANCE: 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
Financial aid budgets are based on the estimated/average cost of enrollment for an academic year. Most of the figures below are not fees that are billable but an estimate of what it may cost to live and go to school in this area. PIMS does not charge for room or board, again these are estimates for budgeting purposes.
Standard Pace: Part-Time Campus
| Billable Tuition & Fees | $11,135 |
| Room & Board | $3,200 |
| Books | $550 |
| Personal | $4,400 |
| Transportation | $2,690 |
|
Billable Tuition & Fees |
$11,135 |
|
Room & Board |
$11,200 |
|
Books |
$550 |
|
Personal |
$4,400 |
|
Transportation |
$2,690 |
Accelerated Pace: Full-Time Campus
|
Billable Tuition & Fees |
$17,630 |
|
Room & Board |
$3,200 |
|
Books |
$1,380 |
|
Personal |
$4,400 |
|
Transportation |
$2,690 |
| Billable Tuition & Fees | $17,630 |
| Room & Board | $11,200 |
| Books | $1,380 |
| Personal | $4,400 |
| Transportation | $2,690 |
Online Programs
| Billable Tuition & Fees | $13,585 |
| Room & Board | $3,200 |
| Books | $890 |
| Personal | $4,400 |
| Transportation | $2,690 |
| Billable Tuition & Fees | $13,585 |
| Room & Board | $11,200 |
| Books | $890 |
| Personal | $4,400 |
| Transportation | $2,690 |
NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
We are here to help you navigate the financial aid process, and there are a few different options to consider. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for any questions. Get started by clicking the link below.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Admission Advisor. You can also contact us here.
Phone: (412) 362-8500 x107
Email: admissions@pims.edu