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 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.
DNP Tuition
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $65,191
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (38 credits): $36,974
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (42 credits): $40,866
DNP Year 2 (31 credits): $30,893
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 (173 credits): $168,329
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $65,191
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (43 credits): $41,839
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 (177 credits): $172,221
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $65,191
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (43 credits): $41,839
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (47 credits): $45,731
DNP Year 2 (29 credits): $28,217
DNP Year 3 (27 credits): $26,271
RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (103 credits): $100,219
APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (166 credits): $161,518
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $65,191
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (41 credits): $39,893
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (45 credits): $43,785
DNP Year 2 (31 credits): $30,163
DNP Year 3 (31 credits): $30,163
RN-DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (107 credits): $104,111
APNI-DNP 4 Year Program Total Tuition (170 credits): $165,410
DNP Year 1 (22 credits): $21,406
DNP Year 2 (16 credits): $15,568
DNP Year 3 (7 credits): $6,811
Post-Master's DNP 3 Year Program Total Tuition (45 credits): $43,785
DNP Fees and Costs
Type of Fee | Amount |
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Admission Deposit (Paid Year 1, deposit goes toward first quarter bill) | $500 |
Matriculation Fee (Paid Year 1, non-refundable) | $175 |
Type of Fee | Amount |
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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.
Tuition Cost Per Credit
Total tuition costs for the College of Nursing are based on individual program of study.
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.