Program Cost for Post-Master’s (APRN prepared) to DNP
Tuition is based on a cohort model for the 2025 cohort. Students must complete the program with their cohort to remain eligible for cohort pricing.
Total program cost: The MSN (APRN-prepared) to Doctor of Nursing Practice program is 35 continuous semester hours, from summer 2025 through spring of 2027, with a total program cost of $43,050. Additional coursework may be required based on coursework analysis (must meet the AACN DNP Essentials competencies).
Cost per semester credit hour: $1,230
Nursing Program Fee: $4,200 (Subject to change)
Additional fees may include: technology fee ($270/year), wellness fee ($110/year), a one-time matriculation fee ($205), background check ($70), books and materials for coursework, uniform cost ($200), equipment ($100), laptop (personal).
Cost breakdown by term
Summer 2025 7 credits – Tuition: $8,610
GNUR 701: Foundations of Scholarly Writing & Communication (2)
GNUR 706: Biostatistics, Analytical Methods, & Epidemiology (3)
GNUR 702: Advanced Practice Roles & Collaboration (1)
GNUR 797: DNP Project Seminar (1)
Fall 2025 6 credits – Tuition: $7,380
GNUR 703: Theoretical Foundations & Evidence-Based Practice (3)
GNUR 707: Quality Improvement & Research Methods (3)
January 2026 5 credits – Tuition: $6,150
GNUR 704: Pop Health, Policy, & Politics (2)
GNUR 708: Leadership & Resource Management (3)
Spring 2026 6 credits – Tuition: $7,380
GNUR 705: Information Systems & Patient Care Technology (2)
GNUR 795: Project Proposal (1)
GNUR 796: Project Seminar (2)
GNUR 798: Project Hours (1) (60 hours)
Summer 2026 2 credits – Tuition: $2,460
GNUR 798: Project Hours (2) (120 hours)
** Note: federal financial aid not available this term, as unit load falls below 4 semester hours**
Fall 2026 3 credits – Tuition: $3,690
GNUR 797: DNP Project Seminar (1)
GNUR 798: Project Hours (2) (120 hours)
** Note: federal financial aid not available this term, as unit load falls below 4 semester hours**
January 2027 3 credits – Tuition: $3,690
GNUR 797: DNP Project Seminar (1)
GNUR 798: Project Hours (2) (120 hours)
* Note: January term is not eligible for federal student aid
Spring 2027 3 credits – Tuition: $3,690
GNUR 799: Final DNP Project Seminar (2)
GNUR 798: Project Hours (1) (60 hours)
** Note: federal financial aid not available this term, as unit load falls below 4 semester hours**