Tuition & fees · Updated October 10, 2026
Day-1 CPT Cost Calculator
Estimate the total cost of a Day-1 CPT program at 15 partner universities: tuition, required CPT course fees, school fees and travel to campus.
Standard length: 2–2.5 years (6 semesters). Add semesters if you extend the program or keep working on CPT during a break semester.
Onsite classes: 1 per semester (3 days).
Payment plan and scholarship programs available, plus an additional scholarship for students selected in the H-1B lottery.
Estimated total cost
$36,630
MBA at Westcliff University · 6 semesters
- Tuition
- Total program tuition
- $31,500
- CPT course
- 1-credit CPT internship course · $855 × 6 semesters
- $5,130
- Application fee
- Application fee waived when you apply through Day-1 CPT Apply
- $0
- Onsite travel
- 6 campus visits × $0
- $0
Not included
- Registration fee $25, student ID card fee $10 and program charge $250 (how often is not listed)
- Acceptance fee: $1,000 to accept the offer
- Living costs, books, and health insurance unless listed above
Quick answer: how much does Day-1 CPT cost?
At Day-1 CPT Apply’s 15 partner universities, total listed tuition for a Day-1 CPT master’s program ranges from $17,250 (Trine University) to $44,640 (Monroe University). Doctoral programs range from $42,000 (Trine University) to $58,500 (Westcliff University). On top of tuition, 4 schools charge for a required CPT course every term ($287.50 to $855), some add school fees, and every program has onsite classes 1–4 times per term that you travel to.
Side by side
Day-1 CPT tuition and fees by university
Total program tuition as listed on each university’s profile, sorted from the lowest master’s tuition. Updated October 10, 2026.
| University | Master’s tuition (total) | Doctoral tuition (total) | Onsite classes | CPT course fee | Application fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trine UniversityEstimate total cost → | $17,250 | $42,000 | 1 per semester (1 day) | $287.50 per semester | None |
| Indiana Wesleyan UniversityEstimate total cost → | $19,800 – $27,720 | $55,295 | 1 per semester (2 days) | $400 per semester | None |
| New England CollegeEstimate total cost → | $20,185 – $22,590 | — | 1 per semester (3 days) | No separate fee listed | None |
| Monroe UniversityEstimate total cost → | $21,096 – $44,640 | — | 3–4 per semester (weekends) | $500 per semester | Waived through Day-1 CPT Apply |
| Horizon UniversityEstimate total cost → | $23,372 | — | 1 per term (3 days) | $500 one-time | $100, reimbursed after you enroll |
| National Louis UniversityEstimate total cost → | $23,700 – $24,180 | $50,940 | 1 per semester (3 days) | No separate fee listed | None |
| Avila University ArizonaEstimate total cost → | $24,300 | — | 2 weekend residencies per semester | No separate fee listed | None |
| McDaniel CollegeEstimate total cost → | $24,395 | — | 1 per semester (3 days) | No separate fee listed | None |
| Humphreys UniversityEstimate total cost → | $24,500 | — | 1 per quarter (1 weekend) | CPT course included in tuition | None |
| Sofia UniversityEstimate total cost → | $24,696 – $25,704 | $52,110 | 3 per semester (1 per month) | $1,560 one-time | Not listed |
| Benedictine UniversityEstimate total cost → | $26,400 – $28,800 | — | 1 per semester (3 days) | No separate fee listed | None |
| Westcliff UniversityEstimate total cost → | $30,060 – $31,500 | $55,200 – $58,500 | 1 per semester (3 days) | $855 per semester | Waived through Day-1 CPT Apply |
| Texas Wesleyan UniversityEstimate total cost → | $30,600 | — | 1 per semester (1 weekend) | No additional fee for CPT | None |
| Ottawa UniversityEstimate total cost → | $31,140 – $34,890 | $49,725 | 2 weekends per semester | CPT internship credits are part of the program | None |
| Harrisburg UniversityEstimate total cost → | $34,380 | $51,570 | 1 per semester (2 days) | No separate fee listed | None |
Ranges cover all Day-1 CPT programs and tuition rates a school lists. Application fees shown are what you pay when you apply through Day-1 CPT Apply. School fees, deposits and insurance are not in this table; the calculator above adds the fees each school lists.
How this estimate works
- Tuition is the total program tuition listed on each university’s profile on this site (per-credit rate × required credits). For schools with more than one rate, pick the one that applies to you.
- CPT course fees are added for every term when a school charges for a required CPT course each term, or once when it is a one-time fee.
- School fees include only fees a school lists with a fixed amount per term, per course, or one time. Deposits, acceptance fees, insurance and optional fees are shown under “Not included”.
- Onsite travel is campus visits per term × number of terms × your cost for one trip. Where a school lists a range or two different numbers, the estimate uses the higher one.
- Scholarships and discounts you enter are subtracted from the total.
Data checked on October 10, 2026 against the university profiles on Day-1 CPT Apply; each university name in the table above links to its profile. This page is an estimate for planning, not a quote or financial advice.
Day-1 CPT cost FAQ
How much does a Day-1 CPT program cost?
At Day-1 CPT Apply’s 15 partner universities, total listed tuition for a Day-1 CPT master’s program ranges from $17,250 (Trine University) to $44,640 (Monroe University). Doctoral programs range from $42,000 (Trine University) to $58,500 (Westcliff University). On top of tuition, 4 schools charge for a required CPT course every term ($287.50 to $855), some add school fees, and every program has onsite classes 1–4 times per term that you travel to. Use the calculator on this page to add these up for a specific program.
Which Day-1 CPT university has the lowest tuition?
Among Day-1 CPT Apply’s partner universities, Trine University lists the lowest master’s tuition at $17,250 in total. Next are $19,800 (Indiana Wesleyan University), $20,185 (New England College), $21,096 (Monroe University), and $23,372 (Horizon University). Compare the full cost, not just tuition: CPT course fees, school fees and travel to campus can add several thousand dollars.
Do Day-1 CPT schools charge extra to use CPT?
Some do. Westcliff University ($855 per semester), Monroe University ($500 per semester), Indiana Wesleyan University ($400 per semester), and Trine University ($287.50 per semester) charge for a required CPT course every term. Sofia University charges $1,560 once (3-credit CPT internship course in the first semester; later terms use a 0-credit course) and Horizon University charges $500 once (one-time CPT processing fee; no fee for renewals). Ottawa University, Humphreys University, and Texas Wesleyan University do not charge a separate CPT fee. Other partner schools require an internship course but do not list a separate fee.
Is there an application fee?
Most Day-1 CPT Apply partner universities charge no application fee. When you apply through Day-1 CPT Apply, the application fee is waived at Westcliff University and Monroe University, and Horizon University’s $100 fee is reimbursed after you enroll.
How often do Day-1 CPT students go to campus?
11 of the 15 partner universities hold onsite classes once per term, usually over a weekend. Sofia University (3 per semester (1 per month)), Monroe University (3–4 per semester (weekends)), Ottawa University (2 weekends per semester), and Avila University Arizona (2 weekend residencies per semester) require more visits. To budget travel, multiply what one trip costs you by the number of visits over the program; the calculator does this for you.
What does the estimate not include?
Living costs, books, health insurance, deposits and acceptance fees paid when you accept an offer, and any fee a school does not list with a fixed amount. Schools can change tuition and fees at any time, and the school’s official bill is final. Contact Day-1 CPT Apply for an exact figure for your program and start term.
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