Tuition and Fees are subject to change annually. All dollar amounts refer to U.S. funds.
| Program Tuition and Estimated Costs - 2026-2027 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Program | Total Units | Per Credit Cost | Estimated Tuition Cost | Estimated Fees |
| Bachelor's | ||||
| BA/BS Completion | 90* | $422 | $37,980 | $2,545 |
Master’s | ||||
| MACP | 90 | $678 | $61,020 | $5,505 |
| MCPC | 42 | $678 | $28,476 | $3,200 |
| MATP | 42 | $735 | $30,870 | $3,255 |
| MATPC**** | 42 | $735 | $30,870 | $3,255 |
| MATPK**** | 42 | $735 | $30,870 | $3,255 |
| MBA | 36 | $686 | $24,696 | $2,115 |
| MBAC**** | 36 | $686 | $24,696 | $2,015 |
| MSCS | 42 | $612 | $25,704 | $2,405 |
Doctoral | ||||
| DBA | 54 | $965 | $52,110 | $9,805 |
| DBAC**** | 54 | $965 | $52,110 | $9,805 |
| PhD | 75 | $993 | $74,475 | $5,945 |
| PhDC**** | 75 | $993 | $74,475 | $5,945 |
*Students entering with 90 undergraduate transfer units. | **Students entering with 45 graduate transfer units. | ***Students entering with bachelor’s degree and no graduate transfer units.
**** The MCPC, MATPC, MBAC, and PhDC programs are offered in Chinese. The MATPK program is offered in Korean. Potential scholarships are available for students enrolled in these programs. For more information, please contact globalcollege@sofia.edu or reach out to your admissions counselor.
Tuition and fees are subject to change annually.
| Certificate Program Tuition and Costs 2026-2027 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Program | Total Units | Estimated Program Cost |
| Dream Studies | 13* | $10,000 |
| Cybersecurity | 18 | $9,360 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 18 | $9,360 |
| Eco Psychology | 13* | $10,000 |
| Fees Table 2026-2027 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee Type | Fee Description | Cost |
| Application Fee* (Domestic and International) | All Student Applicants —*Non-Refundable | $75 |
| Acceptance Fee* | Domestic/International Student - *Non-Refundable | $200 |
| Digital Badge Fee | Fee paid by new MBA, MSCS, MATP, and PhD students *Non-Refundable | $50 |
| STRF Fee* | Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (*Non-Refundable) $0.00 per $1,000 Tuition. *CA Residents Only. | $0.00 per $1,000 |
| Late Registration | Administrative charge for registering late. | $100 |
| Payment Plan | Administrative charge for creating and maintaining payment plan. | $50 |
| Student Services Fee | All students (Technology and Student Activities—Quarterly). | $290 |
| MACP Intensive Fee | 10 days - Covers the cost of speakers and facility | $625 |
| MATP and PhD Seminar Fee | 5 days - Covers the cost of speakers and facility | $490 |
| MATPC and PhDC Seminar Fee | 3 days - Covers the cost of speakers and facility | $390 |
| MCPC Intensive Fee | 3 days - Covers the cost of speakers and facility | $390 |
| Graduation | All students who complete their degree requirements and wish to receive a diploma (participation in commencement is included). | $175 |
| 0-unit Course | Flat rate for 0-unit course per quarter. | $500 |
| Orientation Fee | Fee paid by all new Sofia students. *Non-Refundable | $50 |
| I-20 Processing Fee | International Students *Non-Refundable. | $100 |
| OPT Services Fee | Covers cost of OPT for F-1 Students. | $100 |
| Miscellaneous Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee Type | Fee Description | Cost |
| Additional Diploma | Replacement cost or for additional copies of Diploma. | $50 |
| International Diploma Shipping Fee | Covers International Diploma Shipping Costs. | $75 |
| Bounced Check | Administration fee for a returned check. | $50 |
| PLA Fee - Prior Learning Assessment Fee | Opportunity for students to have prior work experience assessed and reviewed through a combination of testing, interview, etc. Students to demonstrate prior knowledge and claim work experience as credit. | $500 |
| Course Challenge Fee | Students can petition to have courses taken at other universities accepted at Sofia. *Non-Refundable | $500 |
| Credit Card Transaction Fee | Any payments made via credit card, will have a non-refundable 3% fee added to the total transaction amount as of November 20th, 2023. | 3% of total amount |
Tuition/Fees are based on the Academic Year 2026-2027. Tuition and fees are subject to change annually
Indirect costs associated with living off-site but reasonably near the Sofia University campus (Palo Alto, Costa Mesa), such as housing, personal care, books, transportation, etc. These are estimates for budgeting purposes only, and may not reflect market changes, personal choices and living circumstances, and any other factors of daily living. Transportation may be higher for students enrolled in Online + Low-residency programs.
| Cost Category | Quarterly | Three Quarters | Four Quarters |
| Housing (Room and Board) | $8,150.25 | $24,444.75 | $32,595 |
| Books | $450 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
| Transportation | $217.25 | $651.75 | $869 |
| Miscellaneous | $1,629.75 | $4,889.25 | $6,519 |