Online Tuition & Fees
An education with Post University is both valuable and affordable. We work with you to find a plan that works, no matter what your education goals may be. For our full-time online programs and online certificate programs, some rates may vary. See below for a comprehensive list of tuition rates.
2024-25 Tuition
Undergraduate Program Tuition
Malcolm Baldrige School of Business | |
Certificates, Associate Degrees, or Bachelor’s Degrees | $629 per credit hour |
John P. Burke School of Public Service and Education | |
Certificates, Associate Degrees, or Bachelor’s Degrees excluding the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Studies degree program or the Bachelor of Science in Child Studies degree program | $629 per credit hour |
Associate of Science in Early Childhood Studies degree program or the Bachelor of Science in Child Studies degree program | $557 per credit hour |
School of Arts and Sciences | |
Certificates, Associate Degrees or Bachelor’s Degrees | $629 per credit hour |
American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Science | |
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)* | $450 per credit hour |
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Competency-Based (RN to BSN CBE)* | $3500/Semester |
*This program is not currently eligible for Title IV for new enrollments.
The Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Science in Gaming and Esports Management program is not currently eligible for Title IV for new enrollments.
Graduate Program Tuition
The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business | |
Master of Business Administration | $629 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Accounting | $689 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics* | $689 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Gaming and Esports Management* | $689 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Project Management | $689 per credit hour |
Graduate Certificate: Corporate Innovation, Finance, Leadership, Marketing, Project Management |
$804 per credit hour |
John P. Burke School of Public Service and Education | |
Master of Education | $629 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership | $629 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling* | $629 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Counseling and Human Services | $629 per credit hour |
Master of Public Administration | $629 per credit hour |
Graduate Certificate: Alcohol & Drug Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Instructional Design & Technology, Online Teaching, Professional Counseling, Teaching English Language Learners |
$629 per credit hour |
American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Science | |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)* | $588 per credit hour |
Master of Business Administration Healthcare (MBA-HC)* | $588 per credit hour |
Master of Science in Nursing Competency Based (MSN-CBE)* | $4200/Semester |
Master of Business Administration Healthcare Competency Based (MBA-HC CBE)* | $4200/Semester |
Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner* | $588 (MSN Core); $603.75 (MSN NP Role and Population Focused) per credit hour |
Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration Healthcare (MSN/MBA-HC)* | $588 per credit hour |
Master of Science Nursing/Master of Business Administration Competency Based (MSN/MBA-HC CBE)* | $4200/Semester |
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN/MSN)* | $450 (BSN); $588 (MSN) per credit hour |
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Master of Science in Nursing Competency Based (RN to BSN/MSN CBE)* | $3500/Semester (BSN); $4200/Semester (MSN) |
Infection Prevention and Control Certificate* | $588 per credit hour |
Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Competency Based* | $4200/Semester |
*This program is not currently eligible for Title IV for new enrollments.
Doctoral Program Tuition
American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Science | |
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)* | $808.50 per credit hour |
*This program is not currently eligible for Title IV for new enrollments.
2024-25 Additional Fees that May Apply to You
Technology Fee
Technology Fee is assessed on a per term basis to students enrolled in courses for technology provided by the University. | $50 per Term |
Electronic Course Materials Fee
A per course fee for courses requiring Electronic Course Materials. Electronic Course Materials are course materials that are available in a completely electronic format, which may include electronic versions of textbooks, narrated PowerPoint presentations, articles, case studies, access codes to additional content, and materials that are developed and gathered by faculty to address specific program and course outcomes. | $90 per course |
American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences Fees
Bachelor Program Fees
Fees |
Term-Based Program |
SIMPath Program |
Resource Fee |
$50 per 3 credit hours |
$200 per semester |
New Student Resource Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Graduation Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
Course Extension Fee |
$150 |
Not Available |
Program Switch Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
Prior Learning Assessment Fee |
$300/course |
Not Available |
Test Out Fee |
$300 |
Not Available |
Humanities Credit by Exam Fee |
$125/course |
$125/course |
Post-Enrollment Evaluation Fee |
$50 per transcript |
$50 per transcript |
Transcript Fee |
$10 per transcript |
$10 per transcript |
Student may also require the following resources or services for completion of the program. These items are provided by and payable directly to a third party and are not billed by the University to student’s accounts.
- Shadow Health – $90 to $110
- Books – $150 per course estimate
Master’s and Certificate Program Fees
Fees |
Term-Based Program |
SIMPath Program |
Resource Fee |
$50 per 3 credit hours |
$200 per semester |
New Student Resource Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
Clinical Fees (MSN NP programs) |
$750/clinical course |
Not Available |
Graduation Fee |
$150 ($0 for Military) |
$150 ($0 for Military) |
Course Extension Fee |
$150 |
Not Available |
Program Switch Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
Prior Learning Assessment Fee |
$400/course |
Not Available |
Test Out Fee |
$400 |
Not Available |
Post-Enrollment Evaluation Fee |
$50 per transcript |
$50 per transcript |
Transcript Fee |
$10 per transcript |
$10 per transcript |
Practicum Workroom |
$400 per term |
$400 per term |
Student may also require the following resources or services for completion of the program. These items are provided by and payable directly to a third party and are not billed by the University to student’s accounts.
- Shadow Health – $90 to $110
- Shadow Health Pharmacology (MSN NP Programs only) – $90 to $110
- EHRGo (Nursing degrees) – $45 per 12 weeks
- Navigate 2 Scenario for Health Care Finance – $25
- 3P Exam Fee (MSN NP Programs only) – $35
- Typhon Clinical Tracking (MSN NP Programs only) – $90
- SPSS (Business degrees) – $43 for 6 months
- Books – $150 per course estimate. Students may purchase used books. Students are not required to purchase books and materials directly from the College.
- Costs associated with background checks and clinical requirements: Students enrolling in the RN to BSN/MSN or MSN programs are required to establish a CastleBranch account that collects, tracks, and monitors the documentation required for the practice experiences you will complete during your nursing program. Fees vary by state.
- Costs associated with clinical preceptorship: Each student in the MSN – Nurse Practitioner program is required to find their own clinical preceptor. Students struggling to find a clinical preceptor may choose to contract with a company that specializes in finding the nearest available clinical preceptors. Students should understand, however, that there is typically a service fee charged by these companies that is not covered by the Nurse Practitioner Program Clinical Fee. Any costs associated with obtaining a Clinical Preceptor or Clinical Site for the program are the sole responsibility of the student
Doctoral Program Fees
Fees |
Term-Based Program Only |
Resource Fee |
$300 (charged twice during program) |
DNP Project Fees |
$1,200 (charged twice during program) |
DNP Capstone Continuation Fee* |
$350 per month as required |
Graduation Fee |
$150 ($0 for Military) |
Course Extension Fee |
$150 |
Program Switch Fee |
$150 |
Post-Enrollment Evaluation Fee |
$50 per transcript |
Transcript Fee |
$10 per transcript |
Practicum Workroom |
$400 per 6-month term |
*The purpose of this fee is to cover expenses for resources and faculty support when a student slows down or discontinues progress on his/her DNP project. This $350 fee is assessed monthly when a student fails to meet the required perquisite deliverables for DNP Project II or N761PE.
Student may also require the following resources or services for completion of the program. These items are provided by and payable directly to a third party and are not billed by the University to student’s accounts.
- EHRGo (Nursing degrees) – $45 per 12 weeks
- SPSS (Business degrees) – $43 for 6 months
- Books – $2,500 for program
- Costs associated with background checks and clinical requirements: Students enrolling in the DNP program are required to establish a CastleBranch account that collects, tracks, and monitors the documentation required for the practice experiences you will complete during your nursing program. Fees vary by state.
- Practicum Workroom: A fee of $400 per 8-week term will be charged for students who need to enroll in one or more *Practicum Workrooms to complete practice hours because they received transfer credit for one or more MSN courses that did not contain the required practice hours or enrolled in the DNP Executive Leadership or DNP Informatics specialization and did not complete 400 practice hours during their master’s program. This allows students to earn the practice hours required to complete an MSN program (400 hours) or the DNP program (1,000 post baccalaureate hours). This fee is non-refundable once the 8-week term has commenced.
MSA CPA Track - Wiley CPA Lab Fee
Students will be charged a one-time lab fee when they enroll in ACC590. | $1100 |
California Student Tuition Recovery Fund Fee*
Undergraduate & Graduate This fee is collected on behalf of the State of California for students whose Home of Record (HOR) is California* *For specific information please go to https://www.bppe.ca.gov/lawsregs/strf.shtml. |
$0.00 per $1,000 of tuition STRF (Non-Refundable) $0.00 per $1,000 of Institutional Charges (As of 4/1/24) |
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