College of Nutrition

Tuition and Fees

Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN)

The Master’s of Science in Clinical Nutrition Degree is on a four-quarter calendar system, each quarter is 12 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 $709 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 StudyAverage CreditsTuitionInstitutional FeesOther Costs of AttendanceTotal
Year One32$22,688 $1,330$44,800 $68,818
Year Two22$15,598 $1,060$33,600 $50,258
Total54$38,286 $2,390$78,400 $119,076
MSCN Program of Study Average Credits Tuition Institutional Fees Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment Housing & Food Transportation Personal/Misc. Federal Loan Fees Total
Year One 32 $22,688 $1,330 $4,000 $27,200 $6,000 $6,000 $1,600 $68,818
Year Two 22 $15,598 $1,060 $3,000 $20,400 $4,500 $4,500 $1,200 $50,258
Total 54 $38,286
$2,390 $7,000 $47,600 $10,500 $10,500 $2,800 $119,076

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.
  • 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 480-378-0618 or 480-270-4950 for more information.

Executive Master of Science In Nutrition Business Leadership (MSNBL)

The Executive Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership is on a four-quarter calendar system, each quarter is 12 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 $1,253 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 StudyAverage CreditsTuitionInstitutional FeesOther Costs of AttendanceTotal
Year One32$40,096$1,180$44,800 $86,076
Year Two7$8,771$520$11,350 $20,641
Total39$48,867$1,700$56,150 $106,717
MSNBL Program of Study Average Credits Tuition Institutional Fees Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment Housing & Food Transportation Personal/Misc. Federal Loan Fees Total
Year One 32 $40,096 $1,180 $4,000 $27,200 $6,000 $6,000 $1,600 $86,076
Year Two 7 $8,771 $520 $1,000 $6,800 $1,500 $1,500 $550 $20,641
Total 39 $48,867 $1,700 $5,000 $34,000 $7,500 $7,500 $2,150 $106,717

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.
  • 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 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 480-378-0618 or 480-270-4950 for more information.

Supervised Practice Experience (SPE)

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.