Tuition & Fees
Tuition
Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering (MSCSE)
1 unit: $330 | Tuition: $11,880 (36 units)
Books: approx. $400 for the program
Application fee: $150 (refund eligibility is described in the Refund Policy below) | Student service fee: $30 each semester
Tuition + application fee + estimated books: $12,430 ($11,880 + $150 + $400), before student service, graduation and other applicable fees
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (MSAHM)
1 unit: $225 for lecture unit & $450 for clinical units | Tuition: $51,525
Books: approx. $1,500 for the program
Application fee: $150 (refund eligibility is described in the Refund Policy below) | Student service fee: $30 each semester
Tuition + application fee + estimated books: $53,175 ($51,525 + $150 + $1,500), before student service, graduation and other applicable fees
Other fees
- Graduation fee $390 ($100 if no ceremony)
- Installment plan: $50 per installment after the first
- Student service fee $30 per semester (non-refundable)
- Challenge examination $100 per course
- CEU course $80 (no application or book fee)
- Graduate course retake: first time free, $225 per credit thereafter
Please refer to the 2026 catalog, ‘Registration and Tuition’ (page 32).
Refund Policy
Cancel within 3 business days of signing the Enrollment Agreement and before attending class: full refund including the application fee. Cancel after that but before the first class session or within 7 calendar days of enrollment (whichever is later): full refund minus the $150 application fee. Applicants who did not visit the school before enrolling may cancel without penalty within 3 business days after orientation or a campus tour.
How to cancel
Cancellation may be communicated through:
- Email (sent to the school’s designated address)
- U.S. Mail (postmarked to): 3150 Almaden Expressway, Unit #111, San Jose, CA 95118
- In-person delivery to an authorized representative
- Other accepted methods such as phone or an online form
Written notice is not required. Any clear and documented communication from the student will be honored.
Refund Policy Summary
- Cancellation within 3 business days of signing the Enrollment Agreement and before attending class: Full refund of all monies paid, including the application fee.
- Cancellation after 3 days but before the first class session or within 7 calendar days of enrollment (whichever is later): Full refund minus an irrevocable application fee (up to $150).
- Withdrawal after classes begin and if 60% or less of the course is completed: Pro-rated refund based on the portion of the course not completed, minus the application fee.
- Withdrawal after more than 60% of the course is completed: No refund is issued.
- Applicants who did not visit the school prior to enrollment: May cancel without penalty within 3 business days after attending orientation or a school tour.
Refunds are issued within 45 calendar days of the school’s determination or receipt of the cancellation notice, less the irrevocable application fee (not to exceed $150) and the costs for unreturned or damaged equipment.
Example: If tuition is $1,950 and the student withdraws on Day 20, Refund = $1,950 × (1 − 20/105) = $1,578.57
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF)
The Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) is a California state program that protects students who prepay tuition at a qualifying institution and then suffer an economic loss due to certain unexpected events.
You may be eligible for STRF reimbursement if you meet all the following:
- You are a California resident or enrolled in a California residency program;
- You prepaid tuition to the school;
- You paid (or were deemed to have paid) the STRF assessment fee; and
- You suffered an economic loss due to one of the following events:
Covered situations include:
- The school or program closed or was discontinued, and you didn’t complete a teach-out plan.
- You were enrolled within 120 days before the program or campus closed or was discontinued.
- You were owed a refund or judgment from the school, and the school did not pay.
- The school mishandled your federal student loan funds.
- You were awarded restitution or loan cancellation and could not collect it.
To apply for STRF reimbursement:
- You must submit your application within 4 years of the event that caused your loss.
- You must provide supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, agreements, awards).
- You must have a Social Security Number or Taxpayer Identification Number.
Important: Students outside of California or not enrolled in a residency program are not eligible and are not required to pay the STRF fee.
For more information, contact:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Phone: (888) 370-7589 | Website: www.bppe.ca.gov
Full STRF policy can be found at www.bppe.ca.gov
Documents
Questions before you apply
Questions from Bay Area applicants
Is the listed tuition the full cost of attendance?
No. Tuition is $51,525 for MSAHM and $11,880 for MSCSE. Application fees, estimated books, semester service fees, graduation and other applicable fees are separate, as are living expenses, transportation and any prerequisite coursework.
How should I request a written cost estimate?
Tell Admissions your selected program, anticipated intake and any transfer-credit or prerequisite questions. Request an itemized estimate that distinguishes tuition, estimated books and fees charged once, per semester or per installment. Confirm it against the current catalog and enrollment agreement.
Can I pay in installments?
The published fee schedule lists a $50 fee for each installment after the first. Ask Admissions to confirm available payment arrangements, due dates and the total applicable fees before choosing a plan.
Where can I verify cancellation and refund terms?
Read the complete refund and STRF information on this page and the applicable enrollment agreement. Ask Admissions for a written explanation for your circumstances; a tuition subtotal does not determine a refund amount.