College of Nursing Graduate Tuition & Fees

Estimated costs for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program—and for non-nurses—the Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) program.

Estimated Costs: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

Tuition, fees and other program costs are estimated based on graduate tuition, fees and charges for the 2024-2025 academic year and are subject to change. 

DNP Tuition

APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $63,248

DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (38 credits): $35,872

DNP Year 1-RN Entry (42 credits): $39,648

DNP Year 2 (31 credits): $29,264

DNP Year 3 (37 credits): $34,928

RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (110 credits): $103,840

APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (173 credits): $163,312

APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $63,248

DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (43 credits): $40,592

DNP Year 1-RN Entry (47 credits): $44,368

DNP Year 2 (38 credits): $35,872

DNP Year 3 (29 credits): $27,372‬

RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (114 credits): $107,616

APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (177 credits): $167,088

APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $63,248

DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (43 credits): $40,592

DNP Year 1-RN Entry (47 credits): $44,368

DNP Year 2 (29 credits): $27,376

DNP Year 3 (27 credits): $25,488

RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (103 credits): $97,232

APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (166 credits): $156,704

APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $63,248

DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (41 credits): $38,704

DNP Year 1-RN Entry (45 credits): $42,480

DNP Year 2 (31 credits): $29,264

DNP Year 3 (31 credits): $29,264‬

RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (107 credits): $101,008

APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (170 credits): $160,480

DNP Year 1 (22 credits): $20,768

DNP Year 2 (16 credits): $15,104

DNP Year 3 (7 credits): $6,608

Post-Master's DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (45 credits): $42,480

DNP Fees and Costs

Type of Fee Amount
Admission Deposit (Paid Year 1, deposit goes toward first quarter bill) $500
Matriculation Fee (Paid Year 1, non-refundable) $175

 

Type of Fee Amount
Program Specific Fee ($268/quarter)  $1,072
Wellness Fee ($166/quarter) $664
Technology Fee ($201/quarter) $804
Graduate Activity Fee ($10/quarter) $40
CPR Certification (bi-annually) $50
Health Insurance (annual estimate for SU grad student) $2,500
Liability Insurance (annually starting at $600)  $600
Health Physical/Immunization/Testing Requirements $350
Uniform/Lab Coat/Scrubs $160
Books (new) $1,350

Total Annual Fees and Costs: $7,590

Note: Estimated annual fees and costs for the Year 1 of the APNI to DNP program are $10,385.

$944

Tuition Cost Per Credit

Total tuition costs for the College of Nursing are based on individual program of study.

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Other Fees and Costs

Estimated annual fees and costs will vary depending on year of program.

$675

One-Time Fees

A $500 Admission Deposit and $175 Matriculation Fee is paid in your first year.

Estimated Costs: APNI to DNP Program

Tuition Amount
$944 per credit - 67 credits during first 5 quarters $63,248

 

Type of Fee Amount
Admission Deposit (one-time Year 1 fee, deposit goes toward first quarter bill) $500
Matriculation Fee (one-time Year 1 fee, non-refundable) $175
Program Specific Fee ($538/quarter) $2,152
Wellness Fee ($166/quarter) $664
Technology Fee ($201/quarter) $804
Graduate Activity Fee ($10/quarter) $40
Name Badges $25
Uniform/Lab Coat $160
Stethoscope (range from $35 to $200) $160
Notebook Computer (one time) $1,350
Smart Phone (one time) $215
Software $215
CastleBranch (one time) $100
WA Nursing License $250
CPR Cert. $50
Health Insurance $2,500
Health Physical/Immunization/Testing Requirements $350
Books (new) $1,350
Total Fees and Costs $10,385

Year 1 Total Estimated Cost: $74,308

Graduate tuition, fees, charges and other costs are estimated for the 2024-2025 academic year. Total program costs are subject to change. Tuition for DNP Years 1–3 is based on individual program of study

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