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College of Naturopathic Medicine

Tuition and Fees

Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)

The 2025-2026 cost of attendance is based on projected expenses a student may incur while enrolled in their program of study for an academic year. The tuition rate for the 2025-2026 award year is $444 per credit. Living expenses are the average costs students may incur within an academic year. These costs were gathered through Sonoran University’s Financial Wellness Survey and through online resources providing the average cost of living in Maricopa County.


Four Year Option

Program of Study Tuition Rate Per Credit Average Credits Tuition Institutional Fees Total
Year One $444 102 $45,288 $2,170 $47,458
Year Two $444 87.5 $38,850 $1,073 $39,923
Year Three $444 101 $44,844 $1,687 $46,531
Year Four $444 77.5 $34,410 $861 $35,271
Additional credits to be taken in Quarters 4-15 $444 22 $9,768 - $9,768
Total 390 $173,160 $5,791 $178,951

Five Year Option

Program of Study Tuition Rate Per Credit Average Credits Tuition Institutional Fees** Total
Year One $444 46.5 $20,646 $1,802 $22,448
Year Two $444 55.5 $24,642 $1,088 $25,712
Year Three $444 87.5 $38,850 $1,073 $39,923
Year Four $444 101 $44,844 $1,687 $46,531
Year Five $444 77.5 $34,410 $861 $35,271
Additional Credits to be taken in Quarters 4-15 $444 22 $9,768 - $9,768
Total 390 $173,160 $6,511 $179,671

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance Components

  • Tuition and Fees: The tuition and mandatory fees cost is subject to change every year. The cost is an estimate based on the University’s 2025-2026 academic year tuition rate. Please refer to Sonoran University’s Course Catalog for a complete list of all fees. Domestic and international students are charged the same tuition rate amount.
  • Federal Loan Fees: Fees will be assessed based on current origination fees and on the student’s exact loan amount for each term. Fees will vary based on the federal loan types.
  • Professional Licensure: These costs are associated with NPLEX I & II. For more information regarding board exams, please visit https://nabne.org/.
  • Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment: This is an estimate of costs per academic year.
  • Housing and Food: This is an estimated expense that may be incurred during an academic year. Costs include rent, food, and utilities.
  • Transportation: Average costs a student may incur for a roundtrip commute from campus to home. Costs may vary based on travel distance and mode of transportation.
  • Personal/Misc.: Average costs a student may incur within an academic year for variable expenses, such as personal care, entertainment, and other living costs.

The 2025-2026 cost of attendance reflected above can change annually. For inquiries concerning the cost of attendance projection, contact the Financial Aid Office.

The Sonoran University Financial Aid team is available to assist students with their financial wellness plan, which includes budget planning, financial aid projections, and repayment options.

Please contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@sonoran.edu for more information.