Estimated Costs for Students
The tables below contain estimated costs for each program offered at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM):
Doctorate Programs
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND)
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 77.13 | $538 | $41,495.94 | $921.00 | $42,416.94 |
| Year 2 | 69.04 | $538 | $37,143.52 | $995.00 | $38,138.52 |
| Year 3 | 69.29 | $538 | $37,278.02 | $882.00 | $38,160.02 |
| Year 4 | 53.88 | $538 | $28,987.44 | $1,025.00 | $30,012.44 |
| TOTAL | 269.34 | — | $144,904.92 | $3,823.00 | $148,727.92 |
Doctor of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (DAcCHM)
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 56.25 | $538 | $30,262.50 | $650.00 | $30,912.50 |
| Year 2 | 55.75 | $538 | $29,993.50 | $440.00 | $30,433.50 |
| Year 3 | 46.25 | $538 | $24,882.50 | $440.00 | $25,322.50 |
| Year 4 | 44 | $538 | $23,672.00 | $440.00 | $24,112.00 |
| TOTAL | 202.25 | — | $108,810.50 | $1,970.00 | $110,780.50 |
Master's Programs
Master of Acupuncture (MAc)
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 46.25 | $538 | $24,882.50 | $650.00 | $25,532.50 |
| Year 2 | 44.75 | $538 | $24,075.50 | $440.00 | $24,515.50 |
| Year 3 | 38.5 | $538 | $20,713.00 | $440.00 | $21,153.00 |
| TOTAL | 129.5 | — | $69,671.00 | $1,530.00 | $71,201.00 |
Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (MAcCHM)
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 50.25 | $538 | $27,034.50 | $650.00 | $27,684.50 |
| Year 2 | 51.75 | $538 | $27,841.50 | $440.00 | $28,281.50 |
| Year 3 | 42.25 | $538 | $22,730.50 | $440.00 | $23,170.50 |
| Year 4 | 34.5 | $538 | $18,561.00 | $440.00 | $19,001.00 |
| TOTAL | 178.75 | — | $96,167.50 | $1,970.00 | $98,137.50 |
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition – In-Person
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 38 | $538 | $20,444.00 | $860.00 | $21,304.00 |
| Year 2 | 28 | $538 | $15,064.00 | $575.00 | $15,639.00 |
| TOTAL | 66 | — | $35,508.00 | $1,435.00 | $36,943.00 |
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition – Online
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 38 | $538 | $20,444.00 | $410.00 | $20,854.00 |
| Year 2 | 28 | $538 | $15,064.00 | $475.00 | $15,539.00 |
| TOTAL | 66 | — | $35,508.00 | $885.00 | $36,393.00 |
Master of Science in Culinary Nutrition – In-Person
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 36 | $538 | $19,368.00 | $960.00 | $20,328.00 |
| Year 2 | 30 | $538 | $16,140.00 | $975.00 | $17,115.00 |
| TOTAL | 66 | — | $35,508.00 | $1,935.00 | $37,443.00 |
Master of Science in Culinary Nutrition – Online
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 36 | $538 | $19,368.00 | $410.00 | $19,778.00 |
| Year 2 | 30 | $538 | $16,140.00 | $475.00 | $16,615.00 |
| TOTAL | 66 | — | $35,508.00 | $885.00 | $36,393.00 |
Master of Science in Global Health
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 35 | $538 | $18,830.00 | $1,260.00 | $20,090.00 |
| Year 2 | 27 | $538 | $14,526.00 | $2,975.00 | $17,501.00 |
| TOTAL | 62 | — | $33,356.00 | $4,235.00 | $37,591.00 |
Master of Science in Clinical Research
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 36 | $538 | $19,368.00 | $1,260.00 | $20,628.00 |
| Year 2 | 30 | $538 | $16,140.00 | $475.00 | $16,615.00 |
| TOTAL | 66 | — | $35,508.00 | $1,735.00 | $37,243.00 |
Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's Programs
Bachelor’s to Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition – In-Person
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 46 | $296 | $13,616.00 | $825.00 | $14,441.00 |
| Year 2 – BScN | 28 | $296 | $8,288.00 | $330.00 | $8,618.00 |
| Year 2 – MScN | 30 | $538 | $16,140.00 | $100.00 | $16,240.00 |
| Year 3 | 34 | $538 | $18,292.00 | $190.00 | $18,482.00 |
| TOTAL | 138 | — | $56,336.00 | $1,445.00 | $57,781.00 |
Bachelor’s to Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition – Online
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 46 | $296 | $13,616.00 | $190.00 | $13,806.00 |
| Year 2 – BScN | 28 | $296 | $8,288.00 | $130.00 | $8,418.00 |
| Year 2 – MScN | 30 | $538 | $16,140.00 | $0.00 | $16,140.00 |
| Year 3 | 34 | $538 | $18,292.00 | $90.00 | $18,382.00 |
| TOTAL | 138 | — | $56,336.00 | $410.00 | $56,746.00 |
Bachelor’s to Master of Science in Culinary Nutrition – In-Person
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 46 | $296 | $13,616.00 | $300.00 | $13,916.00 |
| Year 2 – BScN | 28 | $296 | $8,288.00 | $1,060.00 | $9,348.00 |
| Year 2 – MScN | 28 | $538 | $15,064.00 | $200.00 | $15,264.00 |
| Year 3 | 36 | $538 | $19,368.00 | $490.00 | $19,858.00 |
| TOTAL | 138 | — | $56,336.00 | $2,050.00 | $58,386.00 |
Bachelor’s to Master of Science in Culinary Nutrition – Online
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 46 | $296 | $13,616.00 | $285.00 | $13,901.00 |
| Year 2 – BScN | 28 | $296 | $8,288.00 | $440.00 | $8,728.00 |
| Year 2 – MScN | 28 | $538 | $15,064.00 | $0.00 | $15,064.00 |
| Year 3 | 36 | $538 | $19,368.00 | $90.00 | $19,458.00 |
| TOTAL | 138 | — | $56,336.00 | $815.00 | $57,151.00 |
Bachelor's Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition – In-Person
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 48 | $296 | $14,208.00 | $825.00 | $15,033.00 |
| Year 2 | 51 | $296 | $15,096.00 | $330.00 | $15,426.00 |
| TOTAL | 99 | — | $29,304.00 | $1,155.00 | $30,459.00 |
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition – Online
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 48 | $296 | $14,208.00 | $545.00 | $14,753.00 |
| Year 2 | 51 | $296 | $15,096.00 | $545.00 | $15,641.00 |
| TOTAL | 99 | — | $29,304.00 | $1,090.00 | $30,394.00 |
Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences – In-Person
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 49 | $296 | $14,504.00 | $725.00 | $15,229.00 |
| Year 2 | 48 | $296 | $14,208.00 | $655.00 | $14,863.00 |
| TOTAL | 97 | — | $28,712.00 | — | $28,712.00 |
Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health Sciences – Online
| Year | Credits | Cost/Credit | Tuition | Fees | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 49 | $296 | $14,504.00 | $675.00 | $15,179.00 |
| Year 2 | 48 | $296 | $14,208.00 | $555.00 | $14,763.00 |
| TOTAL | 97 | — | $28,712.00 | — | $28,712.00 |
The prices in the tables above reflect our ’26-’27 rates.
** In years two and three, graduate courses are required and will be charged at the graduate tuition rate.
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.
Invest in Your Future
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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 2026-2027 award year, subject to change:
Doctorate and Master’s Programs
| Description | Estimated Cost |
| Rent | $1,750 per month |
| Board/Food & Utilities | $450 per month |
| Transportation | $316 per month |
| Personal expenses | $400 per month |
| Books & Supplies | $235 per term |
| Loan Fees | $528 per year |
| Professional Licensure or certification (NPLEX 1, NPLEX 2, Jurisprudence, clean needling exam & Chinese Medicine boards) ** | $1,620-$2,600 |
Bachelor’s Programs
| Description | Estimated Cost |
| Rent | $1,750 per month |
| Board/Food & Utilities | $450 per month |
| Transportation | $316 per month |
| Personal Expenses | $400 per month |
| Books & Supplies | $235 per term |
| Loan Fees | $132 per year |
| Fees (NPLEX, BOARD, etc.) | up to $585 per year |