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 | Total Units | Estimated Tuition Cost | Estimated Fees |
| Bachelor's | |||
|
BA/BS Completion |
90* |
$36,000 |
$1,400 |
|
Master’s |
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|
MACP |
90 |
$58,500 |
$4,025 |
|
MATP |
42 |
$29,600 |
$2,200 |
|
MATPC**** |
42 | $29,600 | $2,200 |
|
MATPK**** |
42 | $29,600 | $2,200 |
|
MBA |
36 |
$24,000 |
$1,100 |
| MBAC**** | 36 | $24,000 | $1,100 |
|
MSCS |
42 |
$24,000 |
$1,250 |
|
MBA/MCSC Pathway |
72 |
$44,000 |
TBD |
|
Doctoral |
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| DBA | 54 | $51,300 | $1,533 |
| DBAC**** | 54 | $51,300 | $1,533 |
|
PhD |
75 |
$71,450 |
$3,575 |
| PHDC**** | 75 | $71,450 | $3,575 |
|
PsyD |
75** |
$71,250 |
- |
| PsyD with BA | 120*** | $114,000 | - |
*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 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.
| Certificate Program Tuition and Costs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree Program | Total Units | Estimated Program Cost |
| Leadership and Life Coaching | NA | $6,400 |
| Dream | 13* | $10,000 |
| Cybersecurity | 18 | $9,360 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 18 | $9,360 |
| Eco Psychology | 13* | $10,000 |
| Fees Table | ||
|---|---|---|
|
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 all new Sofia 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 with lunches |
Covers the cost of speakers, lab, and 10 days of lunch. |
$825 |
| MACP Intensive Fee - 10 days without lunches | Cover the cost of speakers, lab, no lunch included. | $600 |
|
MATP and PhD Seminar Fee - 5 days with lunches |
Covers the cost of speakers, lab, and 5 days of lunch. |
$650 |
| MATP and PhD Seminar Fee - 5 days without lunches | Covers the cost of speakers and lab, no lunch included. | $475 |
|
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 | Non-refundable 3% fee for each credit card transaction will be added to the total transaction amount as of November 20th, 2023. | 3% of total amount |