Affordability and transparency are central to our mission, which is why we charge $31,000 less than the average U.S. private school, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s review of 2023-2024 tuition rates. As you prepare to embark on the next chapter of your educational journey, take a moment to review the total cost of attendance.
 

Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees are charged on a semester basis. The regular undergraduate tuition rate is $330 per unit. Additional fees cover registration, campus and learning resource expenses for each semester.

Estimated Yearly Tuition and Costs (based on two semesters) for the Bachelor Programs

Tuition

$7,920

Fees

$910

Textbooks Costs

$1,200

Health Insurance Premium

$1,040

Estimated Total Charges

$11,070
Notes:
  • This estimate includes tuition, fees, textbook costs, and a health insurance premium, which are subject to change. All students are required to pay current rates for tuition and fees each semester. 
  • The cost of textbooks is estimated to be approximately $150 per course. The actual cost of textbooks can vary significantly from course to course.
  • All students must purchase their own textbooks/materials.
  • All students are required to have an adequate health insurance plan. Students can purchase health insurance through SFBU or an outside vendor.
  • Refund Policy
  • Health insurance and textbook/materials considerations may possibly reduce the costs noted above. For more information or questions, please contact Student Services.
  • SFBU students residing in University Housing also incur housing costs: $1,000 per month/$4,000 per semester.

Graduate Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees are charged on a semester basis. The graduate tuition rate is $450 per unit. Additional fees cover registration, campus and learning resource expenses for each semester.

 

Estimated Yearly Tuition and Costs (based on two semesters) for the Graduate Program

Tuition

$8,100

Fees

$910

Textbooks Costs

$900

Health Insurance Premium

$1,040

Estimated Total Charges

$10,950
Notes:
  • This estimate includes tuition, fees, textbook costs, and a health insurance premium, which are subject to change. All students are required to pay current rates for tuition and fees each semester. 
  • The cost of textbooks is estimated to be approximately $150 per course. The actual cost of textbooks can vary significantly from course to course.
  • All students must purchase their own textbooks/materials.
  • All students are required to have an adequate health insurance plan. Students have the option to purchase health insurance through SFBU or an outside vendor.
  • Refund Policy
  • Health insurance and textbook/materials considerations may possibly reduce the costs noted above. For more information or questions, please contact Student Services.
  • SFBU students residing in University Housing also incur housing costs: $1,000 per month/$4,000 per semester.