College of Nursing Graduate Tuition & Fees
Learn more about estimated costs for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, the Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) program (for non-nurses) and the Post-Graduate/Post-Doctoral Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Estimated Costs: Graduate and Doctoral Nursing Programs
Tuition, fees and other program costs are estimated based on graduate tuition, fees and charges for the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.
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DNP Tuition
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $65,191
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (32 credits): $31,136
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (42 credits): $40,866
DNP Year 2 (31 credits): $30,163
DNP Year 3 (37 credits): $36,001
RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (110 credits): $107,030
APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (167 credits): $162,491
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $65,191
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (37 credits): $36,001
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (47 credits): $45,731
DNP Year 2 (38 credits): $36,974
DNP Year 3 (29 credits): $28,217
RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (114 credits): $110,922
APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (171 credits): $166,383
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $65,191
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (37 credits): $36,001
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (47 credits): $45,731
DNP Year 2 (32 credits): $31,136
DNP Year 3 (27 credits): $26,271
RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (106 credits): $103,138
APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (163 credits): $158,599
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $65,191
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (35 credits): $34,055
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (45 credits): $43,785
DNP Year 2 (35 credits): $34,055
DNP Year 3 (31 credits): $30,163
RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (107 credits): $108,003
APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (168 credits): $163,464
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $65,191
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (37 credits): $36,001
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (47 credits): $45,731
DNP Year 2 (35 credits): $34,055
DNP Year 3 (32 credits): $31,163
RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (114 credits): $110,922
APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (171 credits): $166,383
DNP Year 1 (22 credits): $21,406
DNP Year 2 (16 credits): $15,568
DNP Year 3 (11 credits): $10,703
Post-Master's DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (49 credits): $47,677
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 ($172/quarter) | $688 |
| Technology Fee ($208/quarter) | $832 |
| Graduate Activity Fee ($10/quarter) | $40 |
| CPR Certification | $50 |
| Nursing License | $250 |
| Health Insurance (annual estimate for SU grad student) | $1,976 |
| 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: $7,368
Note: Estimated annual fees and costs for the Year 1 of the APNI to DNP program are $10,588.
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.
One-Time Fees
A $500 Admission Deposit and $175 Matriculation Fee is paid in your first year.