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Cost of Attendance

2025-2026 Cost of Attendance

The total estimated cost of the program can vary based on several factors, including the number of credits transferred, the need for leveling or repeated courses, and specific course fees, which may differ depending on the selected courses. Current rates are based on today’s credit requirements and tuition rates, and they may also include a one-time learning management fee of $450. Additional factors like state licensing requirements, specializations, concentrations, and minors can change the overall tuition and duration of the program. Please talk to an advisor who can assist you.

*On-Campus Housing & Utilities is not offered by National University
**Meal Plans for food are not offered by National University

For a breakdown of tuition and fees for students enrolled less than full time, click here.

Group-Based Model for Non-Term Programs

Degree Level Undergraduate Graduate Credential
Tuition Average: $13,284 $16,908 $16,389
Fees: $0 $0 $0
Books, Course Materials, and Equipment: $936 $936 $936
Off-Campus Housing & Utilities: $19,215 $19,215 $19,215
Food (without meal plan): $11,146 $11,146 $11,146
Transportation: $3,965 $3,965 $3,965
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $4,327 $4,327 $4,327
Loan Fees: $132 $217 $217
Total Cost of Attendance: $53,005 $56,713 $56,194

Group-Based Model for Non-Term Programs Continued

Degree Level BSN MSN DNAP
Tuition Average: $14,652 $16,200 $28,728
Fees: $7,592 $8,512 $9,900
Books, Course Materials, and Equipment: $936 $936 $936
Off-Campus Housing & Utilities:* $19,215 $19,215 $19,215
Food** (without meal plan): $11,146 $11,146 $11,146
Transportation: $3,965 $3,965 $3,965
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $4,327 $4,327 $4,327
Loan Fees: $132 $217 $217
Total Cost of Attendance: $61,965 $64,517 $78,434

Group-Based Model for Non-Term Programs Continued

Programs E.D.D.
Tuition Average $24,102
Fees $600
Books, Course Materials, and Equipment $936
Off-Campus Housing & Utilities* $19,215
Food** (without meal plan) $11,146
Transportation $3,965
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $4,327
Loan Fees $217
Total Cost of Attendance $64,508

Group-Based Model for JFK Psychology Term Based Programs

Degree Level (Graduate) Certificate Graduate PSY-D
Tuition Average: $13,905 $19,467 $23,922
Fees: $0 $0 $0
Books, Course Materials, and Equipment: $936 $936 $936
Off-Campus Housing & Utilities:* $19,215 $19,215 $19,215
Food** (without meal plan): $11,146 $11,146 $11,146
Transportation: $3,965 $3,965 $3,965
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $4,327 $4,327 $4,327
Loan Fees: $217 $217 $217
Total Cost of Attendance: $53,711 $59,273 $63,728

Individual Model (Formerly NCU) for Non-Term Programs

Degree Level Undergraduate Master’s/Post-Baccalaureate Doctoral/Post-Master’s
Tuition Average: $11,064 $15,431 $20,240
Learning Management Fee (Charged once per program): $450 $450 $450
Books, Course Materials, and Equipment: $936 $702 $702
Off-Campus Housing & Utilities:* $19,215 $19,215 $19,215
Food** (without meal plan): $11,146 $11,146 $11,146
Transportation: $3,965 $3,965 $3,965
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $4,327 $4,327 $4,327
Loan Fees: $132 $217 $217
Total Cost of Attendance: $51,236 $55,453 $60,262

Individual Model (Formerly NCU) for Term Programs

Degree Level Juris Doctorate
Tuition Average: $12,607
Learning Management Fee (Charged once per program): $450
Books, Course Materials, and Equipment: $1,782
Off-Campus Housing & Utilities:* $19,215
Food** (without meal plan): $11,146
Transportation: $3,965
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $4,327
Loan Fees: $217
Total Cost of Attendance: $53,710