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Considering an investment in your education? CalSouthern makes it possible.

Since 1978, we’ve been dedicated to our vision: making education affordable and convenient for non-traditional learners – those who are often adults juggling career and family obligations. That vision still guides CalSouthern today, and we offer several options to make reasonably priced tuition a reality.

CalSouthern Offers

Locked-in tuition

Your tuition will never increase as long as you remain continuously enrolled in a degree or certificate program.

Interest-free payment options

Select the best fit for your personal circumstances. This allows learners the opportunity to graduate with zero interest payment plans.

Federal loan deferment

Enrolled students who are qualified can defer their existing federal loans from previous educational institutions. See FAQ for more information.

Current Assistance Offers

We are proud to offer reduced tuition to Alumni, Military/Veterans and their family members, and First Responders for their entire degree program. Please see details below.

Affordable, online, and institutionally accredited, there is quality in higher education with CalSouthern. Below you will find the affordability of our programs and our flexible payment options.

 

The University reserves the right to change tuition and fees as it deems necessary; however, the learner who has enrolled in a program of study, signed an Enrollment Agreement and commenced courses, will not be subject to a tuition increase during the duration of the enrollment provided the
learner maintains satisfactory academic progress and maintains continuous enrollment.

Tuition Cost

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

PROGRAM OF STUDY TOTAL SEMEMSTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION TUITION PER CREDIT HOUR PROGRAM TUITION1 APPLICATION FEE
(One-time)
TECHNOLOGY FEE
(One-time)
GRADUATION AUDIT FEE
(One-time)
PROGRAM TUITION
(With Fees)
2,3
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies 60 $425 $25,500 $75 $300 $100 $25,975
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 120 $425 $51,000 $75 $300 $100 $51,475
Bachelor of Business Administration 120 $425 $51,000 $75 $300 $100 $51,475
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 120 $250 $30,000 $75 $300 $100 $30,475
Bachelor of Applied Science 120 $425 $51,000 $75 $300 $100 $51,475
Bachelor of Science in Nursing4 60 $395 $23,700 $75 $300 $100 $24,2784

MASTER’S DEGREES

PROGRAM OF STUDY TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION TUITION PER CREDIT HOUR PROGRAM TUITION1 APPLICATION FEE
(One-time)
TECHNOLOGY FEE
(One-time)
GRADUATION AUDIT FEE
(One-time)
PROGRAM TUITION
(With Fees)
2,3
Master of Business Administration 36 $545 $19,620 $75 $300 $100 $20,095
Master of Education 36 $545 $19,620 $75 $300 $100 $20,095
Master of Arts in Psychology 60 $545 $32,700 $75 $300 $100 $33,175
Master of Science in Law Enforcement Executive Leadership 36 $545 $19,620 $75 $300 $100 $20,095
Master of Science in Nursing4 36 $545 $19,620 $75 $300 $100 $20,1984

Master of Science in Psychology 42 $545 $22,890 $75 $300 $100 $23,365

DOCTORAL DEGREES

PROGRAM OF STUDY TOTAL
SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
TUITION PER CREDIT HOUR PROGRAM TUITION1 APPLICATION FEE
(One-time)
TECHNOLOGY FEE
(One-time)
GRADUATION AUDIT FEE
(One-time)
PROGRAM TUITION
(With Fees)
2,3,5
Doctor of Psychology 66 $545 $35,970 $75 $300 $100 $38,095
Doctor of Business Administration 60 $545 $32,700 $75 $300 $100 $34,825

CERTIFICATES

PROGRAM OF STUDY TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION TUITION PER CREDIT HOUR PROGRAM TUITION1 APPLICATION FEE
(One-time)
TECHNOLOGY FEE
(One-time)
COMPLETION AUDIT FEE
(One-time)
PROGRAM TUITION
(With Fees)
2,3
Undergraduate Certificate Programs 9 – 27 $425 $3,825 – $11,475 $75 $300 $50 $4,250 – $11,900
Graduate Certificate Programs 18 – 21 $545 $9,810 – $11,445 $75 $300 $50 $10,235 – $11,870

1. Tuition cost displayed above assumes a student is continuously enrolled and satisfactorily completes all program requirements for graduation. The
total tuition cost may increase due to academic failure of courses and/or withdrawals and drops.
2. The program tuition does not include the cost of books. Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks and supplies required for class. Although
the costs of textbooks and supplies vary by program, the average cost is $40 – $95 per course for graduate-level programs and $50 – $80 per course
for undergraduate programs.
3. For more information regarding additional fees, please see the University Catalog.
4. There is a $103 resource fee required as part of the Physical Assessment course in the BSN program and the Advanced Health Assessment course in
the MSN program.
5. There is a one-time $1,650 Doctoral Project Fee included in the total program cost for the Doctoral Degrees.

Flexible Payment Options

CalSouthern offers several payment options. Access the catalog for full details or get in touch with your
Admissions representative for questions related to payment plans.

Tuition Payment(s)
Option 1:
Pay in Full
Pay full program tuition upfront ZERO monthly payments
Option 2:
Course-at-a-Time Payment Plan*
Pay full per course cost upfront as you progress Manageable course payments
Option 3:
50/50 Payment Plan*
50% upfront and 50% following month, per course Pay online, by mail or phone
Option 4:
Monthly Payment Plans*
Program specific Monthly Installment
plans.
Pay online, by mail or phone
Option 5:
3rd Party Payer*
Use your company benefits Payments to be made using company benefits

*Payments made by credit or debit card will be assessed a processing fee of 2.85%, or a minimum of $3.00, whichever is greater.

Current Assistance Offers

CalSouthern is proud to offer reduced tuition to alumni, military/veterans and their family members, eligible employees of the Corporate Educational Alliance partners, and first responders for their entire degree program.

Offer Program Details
10% Reduced Tuition for Alumni Undergraduate alumni from an AIUS institution (American InterContinental University, California Southern University, or Trident University International) will receive a reduced tuition of 10% off tuition of a degree or certificate program. Restrictions may apply for this offer. Questions can be directed to our Admissions Department by email at admissions@calsouthern.edu or by phone at 800.477.2254.
15% Reduced Tuition for Military/Veteran Learners and their Dependents** California Southern University offers a reduced tuition of 15% off tuition to active-duty military, veterans, and their dependents. Required documentation and restrictions may apply for this offer. Contact our Military Program Administrator by email at ipozuelos@calsouthern.edu or by phone at 800.477.2254 ext. 4250 for more information.
15% Reduced Tuition for First Responders** California Southern University seeks to assist prospective learners on the front lines who continue to serve our communities and ensure our health, safety, and quality of life. In an effort to give back and support the educational aspirations of these learners, CalSouthern will grant eligible first responders a reduced tuition of 15% off tuition when they enroll in a degree or certificate program. Required documentation and restrictions may apply for this offer. Questions can be directed to our Admissions Department by email at admissions@calsouthern.edu or by phone at 800.477.2254.
CalSouthern Corporate Educational Alliances Grant* A tuition grant for employees of Corporate Educational Alliance members (or an employee’s immediate family member); percentage varies by Alliance. Please speak to your Admissions Advisor for more information.
CalSouthern Achievement Grant* In collaboration with select participating employers, the University has established the CalSouthern Achievement Grant to assist eligible learners with the opportunity to attend the institution. The CalSouthern Achievement Grant is available for degree programs specified by the University; not all programs may be eligible. Please speak to your Admissions Advisor for more information.

*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.

**Tuition reduction does not apply to the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) program. 

The CalSouthern Stance on Financial Aid

While California Southern University, as a member of the AIU System, is part of a Title IV eligible institution offering Title IV eligible programs, CalSouthern has elected and designated some of its programs as not participating in Title IV federal financial aid programs. If a program is designated in this manner, it will be noted in its catalog description. This means students enrolling in these designated programs may not use Federal Student Aid to help pay for them. Instead, it offers a variety of zero interest payment options for students.

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Accreditation

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California Southern University is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

CalSouthern’s Bachelor, Master, and Doctor of Business Administration degree programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree programs at CalSouthern are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)

Please visit the Accreditation & Licensure page to learn more.

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