College of Naturopathic Medicine

Tuition and Fees

Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)

The 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 award year is $425 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 StudyAverage CreditsTuitionInstitutional FeesOther Costs of AttendanceTotal
Year One102$43,350$2,075 $48,500 $93,925
Year Two87.5$37,187.50$1,055 $49,200 $87,442.50
Year Three101$42,925 $1,611 $48,500$93,036
Year Four77.5$32,937.50 $861$38,740$72,538.50
Additional credits to be taken in Quarters 4-1522$9,350 -- $9,350
Total390$165,750$5,602 $184,940$356,292

Five Year Option

Program of StudyAverage CreditsTuitionInstitutional Fees**Other Costs of AttendanceTotal
Year One46.5$19,762.50 $1,725 $47,850 $69,337.50
Year Two55.5$23,587.50 $1,070 $48,550$73,207.50
Year Three87.5$37,187.50 $1,055 $48,500 $86,742.50
Year Four101$42,925 $1,611 $48,500 $93,036
Year Five77.5$32,937.50 $861 $38,740 $72,538.50
Additional Credits to be taken in Quarters 4-1522$9,350-- $9,350
Total390$165,750 $6,322$232,140$404,212

2024-2025 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 2024-2025 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.
  • 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.
  • Federal Loan Fees: Average fees based on each year’s estimated cost of attendance. Fees will vary depending on the exact loan amounts for the Direct Unsubsidized and Graduate PLUS loans.

The 2024-2025 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 or call us at 480-222-9202 for more information.