Doctorate of Nursing Practice Cost and Aid
Let’s look at the cost of a DNP at ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ, and some of the ways we work with you to make your education affordable for you and your family.
This page covers ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ’s post-MSN DNP. For cost and aid information regarding ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ’s DNP Nurse Anesthesiology program, click here.
Academic Year 2026-27
These costs apply to the Fall ’26, Spring ’27, and Summer ’27 semesters.
DNP Direct Costs
| Post-MSN DNP | |
| Tuition | $795/credit hour |
| Technology & Credentialing Fee | $87.50/semester |
ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ’s post-MSN DNP curriculum consists of 31 credit hours and traditionally spans 2 years (six semesters).
DNP Indirect Costs
Students should also anticipate additional indirect costs such as books, supplies, travel, recreation, and personal items. These expenses are not billed by ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ but are considered when determining financial aid awards.
Semesterly estimates for these expenses are included below but vary from student to student:
| Books | $550 |
| Travel | $768 |
| Health insurance | $525 |
| Loan fees (if federal loans are borrowed) | $72 |
| Living | $10,500 |
| GPlus Loan fees | $916 |
| Total Estimated Indirect Costs: | $13,331/semester |
We understand paying for college can be intimidating. ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ works with students to ensure that relevant coursework, as well as work and life experiences, count toward your degree, further minimizing tuition costs. That’s why US News & World Reports ranked ÏãÃÛÓ°ÊÓ the No. 7 best value school in the south, and one of the top in the U.S. for boosting social mobility.