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Estimated Costs for First-Year Students

The table below contains estimated first-year costs for each program offered at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) and the total four-year cost for students in the Naturopathic program:

Academic Programs Tuition Table
Year Doctoral Programs Credits Cost/Credit Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 Naturopathic Medicine (ND) 77.25 $538 $41,561 $921.00 $42,482
Year 2 79 $538 $42,502 $995.00 $43,497
Year 3 81.75 $538 $43,982 $882.00 $44,862
Year 4 63.8 $538 $34,324 $1025.00 $35,349
Year 1 Naturopathic Medicine (online) (ND) 66.5 $538 $35,777 $656.00 $36,433
Year 1 Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (DAcCHM) 58.5 $538 $31,473 $761.00 $2,234
Year Masters Programs Credits Cost/Credit Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 Acupuncture (MAc) 46.5 $538 $25,017 $616.00 $25,633
Year 1 Global Health (MScGH) 35 $538 $18,830 $1,291.00 $20,121
Year 1 Medicine Research (MScR) 36 $538 $19,368 $1,291.00 $20,656
Year 1 Nutrition Clinical (MScN) 38 $538 $20,444 $891.00 $21,335
Year 1 Nutrition Culinary (MScN) 36 $538 $19,368 $941.00 $20,309
Year 1 Nutrition (online) (MScN) 35 $538 $18,830 $841.00 $19,671
Year 1 Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAcCHM) 45 $538 $24,210 $777.00 $24,987
Year 1 Accelerated Nutrition Clinical** (BScN-MScN) 46 $296 $13,616 $736.00 $14,352
Year 1 Accelerated Nutrition Culinary** (BScN-MScN) 46 $296 $13,616 $736.00 $14,352
Year 1 Accelerated Nutrition Clinical** (online) (BScN-MScN) 46 $296 $13,616 $686.00 $14,302
Year 1 Accelerated Nutrition Culinary** (online) (BScN-MScN) 46 $296 $13,616 $686.00 $14,302
Year 1 Accelerated Health Sciences (BSiHS- MScR) 49 $296 $14,504 $721.00 $15,519
Year 1 Global Health (online) (MScGH) 35 $538 $18,830 $1,241.00 $20,071
Year Undergraduate Programs Credits Cost/Credit Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 Health Sciences (BSiHS) 49 $296 $14,504 $721.00 $15,225
Year 1 Nutrition (BScN) 48 $296 $14,208 $691.00 $14,899
Year 1 Health Sciences (online) (BSiHS) 49 $296 $14,504 $671.00 $15,175
Year 1 Nutrition (online) (BScN) 48 $296 $14,208 $641.00 $14,849

Current fees posted reflect 2025-2026.

** In years two and three, graduate courses are required and will be charged at the graduate tuition rate.
The prices in the table above reflect estimates based on the 2025-2026 academic year. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

Other Expenses

Students are required to purchase textbooks and other personal equipment, including name tags and business cards, as well as basic diagnostic equipment, for use in courses and clinic. These costs vary from year to year.

Payment of Tuition and Fees

Please see our Payments page and Financial Responsibilities page for details on paying your student tuition.

The Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance (COA) is the estimated cost for a student to attend the institution each year.  In addition to tuition and fees you need to budget accordingly for other expenses. These expenses include living expenses, transportation, personal expenses, books, and supplies. Please contact the financial aid office if you need assistance or tools with setting a budget financialaid@nunm.edu.

Below is the estimated COA for the 2025-2026 award year:

Doctorate and Masters Programs

Description Estimated Cost
Living Expenses (rent, food, and utilities)$2740 per month
Transportation (gas, maintenance, and insurance)$320 per month
Personal Expenses$375 per month
Books & Supplies$1000 per term
Loan Fees$1000 per term
Professional Licensure or certification (NPLEX 1, NPLEX 2, Jurisprudence, clean needling exam & Chinese Medicine boards) **$700-$4,615
**Naturopathic Doctorate and Chinese Medicine students (Mac, MACCHM, DACCHM) will have funding available for the cost of obtaining their first professional licensure, or certification. Awarding of funds will depend on the student’s year in the program.

Bachelors Programs

DescriptionEstimated Cost
Living Expenses: Independent or Dependent not living at home (rent, food, and utilities)$2740 per month
Transportation (gas, maintenance, and insurance)$320 per month
Personal Expenses$375 per month
Books & Supplies$367 per term
Loan Fees$110 per term