Tuition and Costs
Invest in your graduate calling with program-specific per-unit pricing and flexible payment options designed for working professionals.
2025–2026 (Graduate Students)
| Tuition Schedule (Per Unit) | |
| M.A./M.Div. | $550 |
| M.B.A./M.S.O.L. | $675 |
| M.F.T. | $775 |
| M.S. Counseling Psychology | $675 |
| Doctor of Marriage & Family Therapy | |
| First 60 units | $775 |
| Last 60 units | $950 |
| M.Ed./Credential | $675 |
| Audit Fee (per unit)* | $100 |
| *Audit Fee is charged per unit when auditing a course. | |
| Fees | |
| Student Fee (note below) | $500 |
| Parking Fee per semester (MFT) | $200 |
| Certificate Fee | $45 |
| MSC, MFT, and DMFT Assessment Fee (in addition to tuition) | $100 annually |
| *On-Campus students will be charged On-Campus student fee of $1,300. | |
| Fees — Special Process | |
| Credit for Prior Learning Petition Fee & If Granted, Tuition Is $150 Per Unit | $150 |
| M.F.T. Practicum Fee (when practicum class started, in addition to class costs) | $1,200 |
| M.F.T. Seminars required by the State of California | $200 |
| Service Charge for Returned Check | $50 |
| Late Payment Fee | $50 |
| Late Registration Fee | $125 |
| Tuition Charge for Private Music Instruction (per unit) | $450 |
| Application Fees | |
| All Degrees | $50 |
Notes
Hope reserves the right to alter tuition and fees at any time. Tuition and fees listed are effective June 1, 2025.
Student Accounts
Hope International University provides several payment options for funding your education. Please read through the Financial Options Guide and select that option you choose to utilize.
Tuition and Fees Payment Due Date
The annual expense of tuition, fees, room and board is due by July 1st. Payment after this date, finalizing financial aid requirements (such as loan application & approval of revised awards) after this date, or completing satisfactory payment arrangements after this date constitute 'late' submission of satisfactory financial arrangements and result in a Student Accounts paperwork charge.
Payment Plan Options
Payment in Full – The annual expense of tuition, fees, room and board is due before the start of each semester.
Payment Plan – A mandatory monthly payment plan will be required, consisting of equally divided installments for the duration of the semester or term. Students must adhere to the payment schedule and complete all installments by the final payment deadline.
First Payment Requirement: To ensure eligibility for registration, receive your dormitory keys, move into your dorm, and pick up parking permits, students are required to submit the first monthly installment by the designated due date. This payment is necessary to be financially cleared to commence the semester.
In addition, a late fee of $50 will be assessed each month any installment payment is overdue.
Failure to meet payments due to the University could result in being removed from class, dormitory, and cafeteria privileges and suspend ability to take finals and/or receive final grades. Students must have a zero balance on their account by the end of each academic term. If the account is not paid when due, the student will be responsible for all costs incurred by Hope International University to collect the unpaid balance due and owing.
Such costs may include, but are not limited to late fees, collections costs, attorney fees, and court costs.
If you have any questions concerning the financing of your education, please contact Student Financial Services at (714) 879-3901 ext. 2202 or email StudentAccounts@hiu.edu.