Costs Related to Nursing Program

Cost Breakdown*

Tuition is determined by the university on an annual basis; tuition rates for the current academic year can be found here. 

Books vary by semester but are included in the technology fees attached to courses in most semesters.

Criminal Background Check and Medical Document Manager $50 (annual fee and subject to change); additional costs may be incurred per individual check, depending on the number of previous residences out-of-state.

Drug Testing $40 per testing (at start of clinical and then as required).

Medical Document Manager $70 (one-time fee and subject to change).

Immunizations $270 for the first year to include all immunizations and titers; $15 is a cost for each subsequent year for an annual TB test update.

CPR Certification and Recertification $75 initially and every two years thereafter.

Clinical Attire & Equipment:

• Nursing Skills Kit $170 (Semester 1 of professional sequence).
• Scrubs $170 (one standard scrub set is $85 to be ordered through ScrubIn® – two sets are recommended).
• Black long sleeve shirt $20 (optional and to be worn under scrubs).
• Black fleece jacket with School of Nursing logo $45 (optional; can be purchase from FSNA or ScrubIn®).
• Uniform Shoes $70 in black, grey, or white; or could cost more depending on brand and quality.
• Watch with a second hand $50.
• Stethoscope $90 or more depending on quality.

Standardized Testing Costs $132 per semester (subject to vendor pricing) is designated as a laboratory fee included with the tuition costs of each methods course.

Technology/Software Costs fee is included with the tuition cost of designated courses each semester (see below):

• Semester 1 NURS 262 – $644
• Semester 2 NURS 360/361 – $382
• Semester 3 NURS 370/371 – $470
• Semester 4 NURS 460/461 – None
• Semester 5 NURS 470 – $129

Licensure Requirements and Application $400; may vary from state-to-state and is not a “program” cost but noted for information post-graduation.

Updated January 2025

* Costs listed above are current academic year projections, approximate, subject to change and may increase. Students may be able to control some costs depending on where they make purchases.