College of Naturopathic Medicine

Tuition and Fees

Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)

The Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine Degree is on a four-quarter calendar system, each quarter is 11 weeks. The 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 award year is $407 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$41,514 $1,835 $44,500.00 $87,849
Year Two87.5$35,613 $895 $45,150.00 $81,658
Year Three101$41,107 $1,422 $44,500.00 $87,029
Year Four77.5$31,543 $692$34,750.00 $66,985
Additional credits to be taken in Quarters 4-1522$8,954 -- $8,954
Total390$158,730$4,844 $168,900$332,474

Program of Study Average Credits Tuition Institutional Fees Professional Licensure Books, Course Materials,
Supplies, & Equipment
Housing & Food Transportation Personal/Misc. Federal Loan Fees Total
Year One 102 $41,514 $1,835 $4,000 $27,200 $6,000 $6,000 $1,300 $87,849
Year Two 87.5 $35,613 $895 $650 $4,000 $27,200 $6,000 $6,000 $1,300 $81,658
Year Three 101 $41,107 $1,422 $4,000 $27,200 $6,000 $6,000 $1,300 $87,029
Year Four 77.5 $31,543 $692 $1,350 $3,000 $20,400 $4,500 $4,500 $1,000 $66,985
Additional credits to be taken in Quarters 4-15 22 $8,954 NA $8,954
Total 390 $158,730 $4,844 $2,000 $15,000 $102,000 $22,500 $22,500 $4,900 $332,474

Five Year Option

Program of StudyAverage CreditsTuitionInstitutional Fees**Other Costs of AttendanceTotal
Year One46.5$18,926 $1,485 $43,850 $64,261
Year Two55.5$22,589 $910 $44,500$67,999
Year Three87.5$35,613 $895 $44,500 $81,008
Year Four101$41,107 $1,422 $44,500 $87,029
Year Five77.5$31,543 $692 $34,750 $66,985
Additional Credits to be taken in Quarters 4-1522$8,954 -- $- $8,954
Total390$158,730 $5,404 $212,100$376,234

Program of Study Average Credits Tuition Institutional Fees Professional Licensure Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment Housing & Food Transportation Personal/Misc. Federal Loan Fees Total
Year One 46.5 $18,926  $1,485 $4,000 $27,200 $6,000 $6,000 $650 $64,261
Year Two 55.5 $22,589  $910 $650 $4,000 $27,200 $6,000 $6,000 $650 $67,999
Year Three 87.5 $35,613  $895 $4,000 $27,200 $6,000 $6,000 $1,300 $81,008
Year Four 101 $41,107  $1,422 $4,000 $27,200 $6,000 $6,000 $1,300 $87,029
Year Five 77.5 $31,543  $692 $1,350 $3,000 $20,400 $4,500 $4,500 $1,000 $66,985
Additional credits to be taken in Quarters 4-15 22 $8,954 NA $8,954
Total 390 $158,730  $5,404 $2,000 $19,000 $129,200 $28,500 $28,500 $4,900 $376,234

2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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 2023 – 2024 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.