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Tuition and Fees

What does it cost to earn your degree at National University? The answer depends on your unique situation. Program preference, prior learning, military service and affiliation, and scholarship eligibility can all affect your expenses and funding resources. See the program tables below or the Cost of Attendance page to estimate the education costs that apply specifically to you. Estimates do not serve as guarantees of the cost of attendance.

Your total cost of attendance will consist of both direct and indirect expenses you may incur while in school. Direct expenses can include tuition, fees, books, course materials, and equipment, while indirect expenses may consist of housing, food, transportation, personal expenses, and loan fees. The cost of attendance figure is also used by our Financial Aid Office to help determine your eligibility for aid.


Financial Aid Summary

At National University, we are committed to helping you all the way to graduation (and beyond!). That’s why we offer several avenues to help relieve the financial burden of higher education.

Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

As a National University student, you may be eligible for financial aid — including scholarships, grants, and loans — to help bridge the gap between your education expenses and your financial resources. Each year, National University awards tuition scholarships and grants to students facing economic challenges based on financial need and eligibility rules.

To establish your eligibility for financial aid, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application must be completed for each fiscal year you request aid. Regardless of federal funding status, students are fully responsible for any accrued balance.

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Tuition Table

View the 2023-2024 cost of attendance. Cost of attendance is a figure used by our Financial Aid Office to help determine your award eligibility. The cost of attendance is an estimated figure that captures direct and indirect expenses you may incur while in school.

Tuition data last updated October 11, 2024.

Programs Base Per Course Tuition Rate Base Per Credit Rate Course Material Fee (Per Course) Total Estimated Cost of Program
Associate of Arts in General Education $1,665 $370 $150 $36,300
Bachelor of Arts in Communication $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Design $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in English $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in History $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Psychology $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Biology $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Design Engineering Technology $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology (California) $1,989 $442 $20 $40,180
Master of Arts in English $2,147 $477 $20 $21,670
Master of Arts in Human Behavior Psychology $1,989 $442 $20 $24,108
Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology $1,989 $442 $20 $30,135
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication $1,989 $442 $20 $20,090
Master of Forensic Sciences $1,989 $442 $20 $24,108
Programs Base Per Course Tuition Rate Base Per Credit Rate Course Material Fee (Per Course) Total Estimated Cost of Program
Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in Management $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Business Administration $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Public Administration $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Accounting $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Financial Management $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management $1,566 $348 $20 $63,440
Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management $1,566 $348 $20 $63,440
Bachelor of Science in Marketing $1,566 $348 $20 $63,440
Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Project Management $1,566 $348 $20 $63,440
Doctor of Business Administration $3,315 $1,105 $125 $58,930
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management $3,705 $1,235 $135 $77,250
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership $3,723 $1,241 $110 $77,110
Doctor of Philosophy of Business Administration $3,723 $1,241 $125 $77,410
Master in Criminal Justice Leadership $2,147 $477 $20 $23,837
Master of Accounting $2,146 $477 $20 $21,660
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management $2,268 $504 $20 $25,168
Master of Global Human Resources $4,253 $945 $125 $44,230
Master of Science in Marketing $2,349 $522 $20 $23,690
Master of Science in Organizational Leadership $1,989 $442 $20 $24,108
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Business $2,880 $960 $130 $9,480
Post-Master’s Certificate in Business $3,417 $1,139 $130 $21,732
Programs Base Per Course Tuition Rate Base Per Credit Rate Course Material Fee (Per Course) Total Estimated Cost of Program
Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies $1,665 $370 $20 $33,700
Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law Studies $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Doctor of Criminal Justice $3,288 $1,096 $135 $62,064
Doctor of Public Administration $2,910 $970 $135 $55,260
Graduate Certificate in Forensic and Crime Scene Investigations $1,989 $442 $20 $14,063
Juris Doctor $2,070 $690 $296 $80,894
Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management $2,088 $464 $20 $25,296
Paralegal Specialist Certificate - Corporations $1,665 $370 $20 $33,700
Paralegal Specialist Certificate - Criminal Law $1,665 $370 $20 $33,700
Paralegal Specialist Certificate - Litigation $1,665 $370 $20 $33,700
Post-Master's Certificate $3,417 $1,139 $130 $21,732
Programs Base Per Course Tuition Rate Base Per Credit Rate Course Material Fee (Per Course) Total Estimated Cost of Program
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development with an Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (California) $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies With an Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (California) $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single Subject Credential (California) $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Arts Major in Early Childhood Education $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Clear Administrative Services Credential Induction Program $1,989 $442 $20 $8,036
Doctor of Education $2,928 $976 $135 $55,584
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership $2,856 $952 $135 $54,288
Doctor of Education in Instructional Design $2,661 $887 $135 $50,778
Doctor of Philosophy in Education $3,540 $1,180 $135 $73,950
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership $3,579 $1,193 $135 $74,730
Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design $3,504 $1,168 $135 $73,230
Ed.D. in Organizational Innovation $1,989 $442 $20 $18,081
Education Specialist $2,703 $901 $125 $31,558
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership $2,703 $901 $135 $31,668
Foreign Credential Bridge Program $1,665 $370 $20 $20,220
Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential $1,989 $442 $20 $24,108
Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential Internship $1,989 $442 $20 $40,180
Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single Subject Credential $1,989 $442 $20 $24,108
Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single Subject Credential Internship $1,989 $442 $20 $40,180
Master of Arts in Education $1,989 $442 $20 $20,090
Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning $1,989 $442 $20 $20,090
Master of Education $2,229 $743 $110 $23,840
Master of Education in Educational Leadership $2,193 $731 $125 $23,630
Master of Education in Inspired Teaching and Learning with Preliminary with a Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential and Internship Option (California) $1,989 $442 $20 $32,144
Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis $2,088 $464 $20 $21,080
Master of Science in Applied School Leadership with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Option (in Partnership with County Offices of Education) (California) $1,989 $442 $20 $20,090
Master of Science in Educational Administration with a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Option (California) $1,989 $442 $20 $24,108
Master of Science in Educational Counseling Community College Counseling $2,088 $464 $20 $27,404
Master of Science in Educational Counseling with Internship Option (California) $2,088 $464 $20 $27,404
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration $1,989 $442 $20 $20,090
Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology $1,989 $442 $20 $20,090
Master of Science in School Psychology with Pupil Personnel Services Credential (California) $1,989 $442 $20 $26,117
Master’s of Early Childhood Education $1,989 $442 $20 $20,090
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate $2,229 $743 $130 $16,963
Post-Master’s Certificate $2,928 $976 $130 $18,798
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (California) $1,989 $442 $20 $16,072
Preliminary Education Specialist Authorization: Extensive Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship option (California) $1,989 $442 $20 $44,198
Preliminary Education Specialist Authorization: Mild to Moderate Support Needs Teaching Credential with Internship option (California) $1,989 $442 $20 $44,198
Programs Base Per Course Tuition Rate Base Per Credit Rate Course Material Fee (Per Course) Total Estimated Cost of Program
Bachelor of Science in Allied Health $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Generic Entry $1,839 $470 $467 $106,076
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN Completion $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Second Bachelor's) $2,115 $470 $534 $105,960
Bachelor of Science in Public Health $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Doctor of Health Administration $2,763 $921 $135 $58,410
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice $1,989 $442 $20 $68,306
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership $2,142 $714 $135 $30,051
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate $2,025 $450 $20 $20,450
LVN to RN 30 Unit Option Certificate $1,989 $442 $20 $26,117
Master of Healthcare Administration $2,111 $469 $20 $27,703
Master of Public Administration $1,989 $442 $20 $24,108
Master of Public Health $1,989 $442 $20 $24,108
Master of Science in Health Informatics $1,989 $442 $20 $24,108
Master of Science in Nursing $2,025 $450 $1,330 $80,520
Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate $3,150 $700 $1,300 $44,500
Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Quality and Safety $1,989 $633 $110 $13,044
Programs Base Per Course Tuition Rate Base Per Credit Rate Course Material Fee (Per Course) Total Estimated Cost of Program
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science $1,566 $348 $20 $63,440
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Bachelor of Science in Data Science $1,566 $348 $20 $23,790
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems $1,665 $370 $20 $67,400
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science $3,117 $1,039 $135 $65,490
Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity $3,117 $1,039 $135 $65,490
Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science $3,216 $1,072 $135 $67,470
Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management $3,000 $1,000 $80 $62,050
Graduate Certificate in AI and Machine Learning $1,989 $442 $20 $10,045
Master of Science in Computer Science $1,989 $442 $20 $26,117
Master of Science in Cybersecurity $1,989 $442 $20 $26,117
Master of Science in Data Science $1,989 $442 $20 $30,135
Master of Science in Engineering Management $2,228 $495 $20 $29,224
Master of Science in Information Technology $2,451 $817 $125 $26,210
Master of Science in Technology Management $2,340 $780 $95 $24,800
Programs Base Per Course Tuition Rate Base Per Credit Rate Course Material Fee (Per Course) Total Estimated Cost of Program
Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling $1,989 $370 $20 $20,090
Doctor of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy $3,255 $1,085 $115 $84,700
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology $3,342 $1,114 $130 $69,890
Doctorate of Marriage and Family Therapy $3,255 $1,085 $105 $84,450
Graduate Certificate in Consciousness, Psychology and Transformation $3,150 $700 $20 $28,530
Master of Arts in Consciousness, Psychology and Transformation $1,353 $700 $20 $41,190
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy $2,739 $913 $125 $46,274
Master of Arts in Psychology $2,568 $856 $135 $27,480
Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology with Specialization in Applied Mental Health Performance $3,150 $700 $20 $50,720
Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Psychology $2,667 $889 $130 $28,420
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling $1,905 $635 $125 $41,050
Master of Science in Forensic Psychology $2,616 $872 $125 $27,860
Master of Science in Health Psychology $2,616 $872 $110 $27,710
Master of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology $2,667 $889 $115 $28,270
Master of Science in Sport Psychology $2,748 $916 $135 $35,046
Master of Social Work $2,328 $776 $125 $49,510
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy $2,739 $913 $130 $17,664
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology $2,568 $856 $130 $19,336
Post-Masters Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy $3,255 $1,085 $130 $20,760
Post-Masters Certificate in Psychology $3,444 $1,148 $130 $21,894
Programs Base Per Course Tuition Rate Base Per Credit Rate Course Material Fee (Per Course) Total Estimated Cost of Program
Professional Certificate in Organizational Wellness for Law Enforcement $1,989 $442 $20 $20,090
ProgramsBase Per Course Tuition Rate
Non-Degree (Undergraduate)$1,383
Non-Degree (Graduate)$2,760

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about applying to National University below.

Laptop computers, and other school supplies, are not included in tuition. Students are responsible for the materials required to attend online courses.

If paying out of pocket, there are no payment plans offered. Tuition is due on the first day of class.

  • If you are not using financial aid, tuition is due on the first day of class.
  • If you are, the Department of Education will issue funds to cover your course. For any out-of-pocket costs, student will be invoiced.
  • Tuition is due and payable prior to the first class session of each course. If a tuition payment check is returned due to insufficient funds, the University reserves the right to drop all current and future classes for that student. Students will be notified of this action and assessed a return check charge. The University may require students who have written multiple insufficient-fund checks to make all future payments by cashier’s check, cash or money order. The University reserves the right to modify tuition and fees at any time. Students whose employers have entered into a contractual agreement with the University may be eligible for reduced tuition.

National University offers tuition discounts via our partnerships with various employers. You can speak to an Enrollment Advisor to see if you qualify for one.