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
Below are estimated tuition, fees and other program costs for the 2026–2027 academic year, based on ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s quarter calendar system.
Important: ºìÌÒÊÓƵ Is Transitioning to a Semester Calendar System
Due to the transition to semesters in the 2027-2028 academic year, credit hours, tuition rates and fees will change to align with the new academic structure. The tuition rates and fees listed below reflect the current quarter calendar system and do not yet reflect semester-based rates. The transition will not increase the program costs, however, as with any academic year, annual tuition and fees may change.
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DNP Tuition
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $67,134
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (32 credits): $32,064
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (42 credits): $42,084
DNP Year 2 (31 credits): $31,062
DNP Year 3 (37 credits): $37,074
RN-DNP 3-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (110 credits): $110,220
APNI-DNP 4-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (167 credits): $167,334
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $67,134
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (37 credits): $37,074
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (47 credits): $47,094
DNP Year 2 (35 credits): $35,070
DNP Year 3 (34 credits): $34,068
RN-DNP 3-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (116 credits): $116,232
APNI-DNP 4-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (173 credits): $173,346
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $67,134
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (37 credits): $37,074
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (47 credits): $47,094
DNP Year 2 (32 credits): $32,064
DNP Year 3 (27 credits): $27,054
RN-DNP 3-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (106 credits): $106,212
APNI-DNP 4-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (163 credits): $163,326
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $67,134
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (35 credits): $35,070
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (45 credits): $45,090
DNP Year 2 (35 credits): $35,070
DNP Year 3 (31 credits): $31,062
RN-DNP 3-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (107 credits): $107,214
APNI-DNP 4-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (168 credits): $168,336
APNI Pre-Licensure Sequence (67 credits): $67,134
DNP Year 1-APNI Entry (37 credits): $37,074
DNP Year 1-RN Entry (47 credits): $47,094
DNP Year 2 (33 credits): $33,066
DNP Year 3 (34 credits): $34,068
RN-DNP 3-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (114 credits): $114,228
APNI-DNP 4-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (171 credits): $171,342
DNP Year 1 (42 credits): $42,084
DNP Year 2 (31 credits): $31,062
DNP Year 3 (37 credits): $37,074
3-Year Program Estimated Total Tuition (110 credits): $110,220
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 ($214/quarter) | $856 |
| Graduate Activity Fee ($20/quarter) | $80 |
| 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: $7,432
Tuition Cost Per Credit
Total tuition costs for graduate nursing programs 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.