Tuition and Fees

The President and the Board of Trustees, based upon recommendations of the University Budget Committee and the Finance Committee of the Board, set tuition and fee rates. Tuition and fees are usually announced in the spring for the following academic year. Students should anticipate annual increases in tuition and fees. All dollar amounts refer to U.S. funds.

Students must sign an Enrollment Agreement before beginning classes at Sofia University. The Enrollment Agreement includes information about tuition and fees, billing, attendance, financial assistance, and other matters of enrollment.

Program Tuition and Estimated Costs
Degree Program Per Unit Cost Total Units Average Time to Complete Estimated of Total Schedule Charges Estimated Total Charges for the Entire Program
Bachelor's

BA/BS Completion

$400

90*

2 years

$18,000

$36,000

Master’s

MACP

$650

90

3 years

$19,500

$58,500

MATP

$700

42

2 years

$14,700

$29,660

MBA

$520

36

2 years

$9,360

$18,720

MSCS

$520

42

2 years

$10,920

$21,840

MBA/MCSC

$520

36–42

2 years

$10,920

$21,840

Doctoral

PhD

$950

75

3 years

$23,750

$71,250

PsyD*

$950

75

3 years

$23,750

$71,250

PsyD with BA** $950 120 5 years $22,800 $114,000

*Students entering with 45 graduate transfer units.
**Students entering with bachelor’s degree and no graduate transfer units.

Certificate Program Tuition and Costs  
Degree Program   Per Unit Cost   Total Units   Avg. Time to Complete   Estimated of Total Schedule Charges Estimated Total Charges for the Entire Program
Leadership and Life Coaching  NA  NA  20 weeks  $6,400  $6,400 
MATP 
Dream 

$2,000
(Per class) 

13  12 months  $10,000  $10,000 
MSCS
Cybersecurity  $520  18 12 months  $9,360  $9,360 
Artificial Intelligence  $520  18  12 months  $9,360  $9,360 

 

Fees Table 2022-2023

Fee Type

Fee Description

Cost

Registration Fee*

All student applicants—*Nonrefundable

$250

STRF*

Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee (*nonrefundable)

$2.50 per $1,000

Late Registration

Administrative charge for registering late

$100

Payment Plan

Administrative charge for creating and maintaining payment plan

$35

Student Services (Fall 2022)

All students (Technology and Student Activities—Quarterly)

$150

MACP Intensive

One charge to cover Lab Fee’s & Meals (10 days)

$675

MATP/PhD Seminar

One charge to cover Lab Fee’s & Meals (5 days)

$475

Graduation

All students who complete their degree requirements and wish to receive a diploma (participation in commencement is included)

$200

0-unit Course

Flat rate for 0-unit course

$260

 

Orientation Fee=$25 (non-refundable after cancellation period)

 

Miscellaneous Fees

Fee Type

Fee Description

Cost

Additional Diploma

Replacement cost or for additional copies of Diploma

$50

Bounced Check

Administration fee for a returned check

$50

PLA

Prior Learning Assessment Fee—Nonrefundable after the cancellation period

$350

Course Challenge

Non-refundable after the cancellation period

$500

Example of Cost Schedule for MBA per quarter:

  1. Tuition: $3,120

  2. New Student Registration Fee: $50

  3. New Student Deposit: $200

  4. Books and Supplies: $450 approx

  5. Lab Fees: 0

  6. Technology Fee: $150

  7. Student Service Fees: $150

  8. STRF Fees: $47.50

  9. Total=Approx. $4,167.50

Example of Cost Schedule for MBA per year:

  1. Tuition: $12,480

  2. New Student Registration Fee: $50

  3. New Student Deposit: $200

  4. Books and Supplies: $1,800 approx

  5. Lab Fees: 0

  6. Technology Fee: $600

  7. Student Service Fees: $600

  8. STRF Fees: $190

  9. Total=Approx. $15,920

Example of Cost Schedule for Ph.D. per quarter:

  1. Tuition: $950 to $1,900

  2. New Student Registration Fee: $50

  3. New Student Deposit: $200

  4. Books and Supplies: $600 approx

  5. Seminar Fees: $600 approx

  6. Technology Fee: $150

  7. Student Service Fees: $150

  8. STRF: $47.50

  9. Total=Approx. $2,747.50-$3,847.50

Example of Cost Schedule for Ph.D. per year:

  1. Tuition: $3,800 to $7,600

  2. New Student Registration Fee: $50

  3. New Student Deposit: $200

  4. Books and Supplies: $2,400 approx

  5. Seminar Fees: $600 approx

  6. Technology Fee: $600

  7. Student Services Fees: $600

  8. STRF: $190

  9. Total=Approx. $10,840 to $12,240