The Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN) degree follows a four-quarter calendar system, with each quarter spanning 12 weeks. The 2025-2026 cost of attendance reflects projected expenses a student may incur while enrolled in this program. The tuition rate for the 2025-2026 award year is $763 per credit. Living expenses are estimated based on data collected from Sonoran University’s Financial Wellness Survey and online sources reflecting the average cost of living in Maricopa County.
| MSACN Program of Study | Average Credits | Tuition | Institutional Fees | Other Costs of Attendance (e.g. Living Expenses) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | 32 | $24,416 | $1,330 | $47,200 | $72,946 |
| Year Two | 28 | $21,364 | $1,080 | $47,200 | $69,644 |
| Year Three | 4 | $3,052 | $520 | $11,800 | $15,372 |
| Total | 64 | $48,832 | $2,930 | $106,200 | $157,962 |
Click here to view the full cost of attendance for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The 2025-2026 cost of attendance is subject to change annually. For questions regarding cost projections, contact the Financial Aid Office.
The Sonoran University Financial Aid team is available to assist students with financial wellness planning, including budgeting, financial aid projections, and repayment options.
Please contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@sonoran.edu for more information.
The Master’s of Science in Clinical Nutrition Degree is on a four-quarter calendar system, each quarter is 12 weeks. 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 $763 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.
| MSCN Program of Study | Average Credits | Tuition | Institutional Fees | Other Costs of Attendance (e.g. Living Expenses) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | 32 | $24,416 | $1,330 | $47,200 | $72,946 |
| Year Two | 22 | $16,786 | $1,060 | $35,400 | $53,246 |
| Total | 54 | $41,202 | $2,390 | $82,600 | $126,192 |
Click here to view the full cost of attendance for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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.
The Executive Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership is on a four-quarter calendar system, each quarter is 12 weeks. 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 $763 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.
| MSNBL Program of Study | Average Credits | Tuition | Institutional Fees | Other Costs of Attendance (e.g. Living Expenses) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | 32 | $24,416 | $1,080 | $47,200 | $72,696 |
| Year Two | 7 | $5,341 | $520 | $11,800 | $17,661 |
| Total | 39 | $29,757 | $1,600 | $59,000 | $90,357 |
Click here to view the full cost of attendance for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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.
The SPE program cost is $2,893 per quarter.
All Sonoran students and alumni receive a waived $50 application fee and an exclusive rate of $1,929 per quarter.
What are the fees?
Non-refundable fees* and a $300 administrative fee.
*Fees associated with the Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen are paid directly to the vendors and are non-refundable. Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change.
Are payment plans available?
Monthly payment plans are not available.
When are payments due?
Payment is due no later than the Friday before the start of the corresponding quarter.
Is Federal Financial Aid available for Sonoran’s SPE program?
No. The SPE program is a postgraduate, non-degree program and therefore, per Federal policy, is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
Does participation in Sonoran’s SPE program allow for an additional grace period on my federal loans; am I still considered ‘in school’?
No. The SPE program is a postgraduate, non-degree program and therefore, per Federal policy, students are not eligible for Title IV aid and the federal student loan grace period is not applicable while enrolled in the SPE program.