Federal Refund Requirements
The refund schedule below has been established in keeping with federal refund requirements for students withdrawing from school. All courses (including weekend intensive courses) follow this refund schedule. Courses may not be dropped after the course has ended (example: weekend intensive and non-traditionally scheduled courses).
Courses may only be added in the first week of the quarter (with the exception of weekend intensive courses). In order to manage patient scheduling, the University strongly discourages students from dropping clinic shifts. Students who drop a clinic shift before the quarter may be assessed a financial penalty. Once the quarter has begun, there is no refund for shift withdrawals (except in the case of family or medical emergencies). Please see the clinic registration staff, in the registrar's office, for more information regarding clinic shift changes.
Refunds related to course and full withdrawal from summer quarter are calculated based on the percentage of program completed. The summer refund schedule is different (due to the condensed nature of summer quarter). Students should check with the Registrar's office for more information when withdrawing from a summer class.
Week of the Quarter |
% Refund for Course Withdrawals |
% Refund for Complete Withdrawals |
| 1st | 100% | 100% |
| 2nd | 90% | 90% |
| 3rd | 50% | 80% |
| 4th | 50% | 70% |
| 5th | 25% | 60% |
| 6th | 25% | 50% |
| 7th through 8th | 0 | 0 |
Tuition for Master's & Doctoral Degrees
Average first-year tuition and fee costs for a typical credit load.The "first year" is considered fall, winter and spring quarters.
Degree Program |
Average Credits1st year |
Tuition & FeesFees include a $375 new student matriculation fee and $25 quarterly student activity fee. See the University Catalog for a full schedule of fees. |
Books & Supplies |
TotalThe budget used to determine financial-aid eligibility allows for an additional $21,600 for a 9-month period of living expenses for graduate students. |
| Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine | 74.5 | $28,128 | $2,445 | $30,573 |
| Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 50 | $20,945 | $1,500 | $22,445 |
| Master of Science in Acupuncture & Oriental MedicineThis line also for Master of Science in Acupuncture | 66 | $25,680 | $1,980 | $27,660 |
| Combined BS/MS in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | 66 | $25,680 | $1,980 | $27,660 |
| Master of Science in NutritionAverage first-year credit loads for nutrition master programs vary: Didactic Program in Dietetics (40 credits), Research (44), Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology (47). | 44 | $21,000 | $1,100 | $22,100 |
| Master of Science in Midwifery | 41.5 | $20,375 | $1,038 | $21,413 |
| Combined BS/MS in Midwifery | 41.5 | $20,375 | $1,125 | $21,500 |
| Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology | 36 | $20,100Actual tuition rates for the first year of the counseling psychology program in 2012-13 will be established in spring 2012. The figures above are supplied for estimation purposes only and are subject to adjustment. | $1,000 | $21,100 |
Tuition for Bachelor's Degrees
Average first-year tuition and fee costs for a typical credit load. The "first year" is considered fall, winter and spring quarters.
Degree |
Average Credits |
Tuition & FeesFees include a $375 new student matriculation fee and $25 quarterly student activity fee. See the University catalog for a full schedule of fees. |
Books & Supplies |
TotalThe budget used to determine financial-aid eligibility allows for an additional $18,990 for a 9-month period of living expenses for undergraduates. |
| All Bachelor of Science | 45 | $21,000 | $1,150 | $22,150 |
One-Time Fees
Application Fees
Graduate and Professional Programs: $75
Undergraduate Programs: $60
Non-Matriculated and/or Non-Degree: $25
ND Advanced Standing/Graduate-Level Transfer Evaluation Fee: $75
Holding Fees/Deposit (credited toward tuition)
Degree Programs: $200
Certificate, Non-matriculated, Post-baccalaureate Programs:; $100
Cost Per Credit
Graduate Degrees
| 1-11.5 credits: |
$560 per credit |
|
12-16 credits: |
$6,700 per quarter |
|
16.5 or more credits: |
$6,700 + $285 per credit for each credit over 16 |
|
Dietetic internship |
$615 per credit |
|
Part-time certificate programs with fewer than 12 credits per quarter |
$475 per credit |
|
Audit |
$240 per credit |
|
Audit for courses outside the region |
$320 per credit |
Undergraduate Degrees
| 1-11.5 credits: |
$560 per credit |
|
12–16 credits: |
$6,700 per quarter |
|
16.5 or more credits: |
$6,700 + $335 per credit for each credit over 16 |
|
Audit |
$240 per credit |
|
Audit for courses outside the region |
$320 per credit |
Summer Tuition Rates
Due to the unique nature of summer quarter, summer rates vary. Rates for summer quarter, 2012, have been tentatively set at $465 per credit for credits up through 16, and $285 for each credit over 16 for graduate/professional students and $335 for each credit over 16 for undergraduate students.
Certificate Program Costs
Average first-year tuition and fee costs for a typical credit load.
Program |
Tuition & Fees See the course catalog for a full schedule of fees. |
Books & Supplies |
First-Year Total The budget used to determine financial-aid eligibility allows for an additional $21,600 for a 9-month period of living expenses for graduate students. |
Intended Time to Complete |
Total Program Costs |
|
Chinese Herbal Medicine |
$10,425 |
$810 |
$11,235 |
10 academic quarters or 30 months |
$32,480 Based on current tuition rates. |
|
Holistic Landscape Design |
$14,515 |
$ 700 |
$15,215 |
4 academic quarters or 12 months |
$15,215 |