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Graduate Nursing Programs Tuition & Fees
For additional UofL graduate tuition and fee information, visit the Bursar's Office.
MSN Leadership
| Item | Cost* | Description |
| Instructional Fee | $50 per credit hour | Per credit hour in all courses. Assessed at registration. |
| Books | Varies | |
| Immunizations | Visit Campus Health Services for individual costs | |
| Drug Screen | $42 | Required for clinical compliance |
| Student Liability Insurance | $150 | Required for clinical compliance during practicum. |
| Major Medical Health Insurance | $1,617.00 | Per semester. May waive with proof of insurance. Visit Campus Health website for individual costs. |
| BLS | $60 | Required for clinical compliance |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $52.50 | Required each semester |
| University Bundled Fee | $276 per semester | Required each semester. Learn more from the Bursar's Office. |
*Cost amounts in this summary are Approximate and subject to change.
APRN Programs: MSN, DNP, & Post-Graduate Certificates
| Item | Cost* | Description |
| Instructional Fee | $50 per credit hour | Per credit hour in all courses. Assessed at registration. |
| Clinical Fee | $100 per credit hour | Per credit hour in all clinical courses and the health assessment course. Assessed at registration. |
| Books | Varies | |
| Background Check | $59 | One time at admission |
| Immunizations | Visit Campus Health website for individual costs | |
| Drug Screen | $37 | Required for clinical compliance |
| Clinical Placement Fee | $250 | Assessed at first clinical course |
| Clinical Hours Documentation Fee (Typhon) | $100 | Required for clinical compliance |
| Student Liability Insurance | $350 | Required for clinical compliance |
| Major Medical Health Insurance | $1,617.00 | Per semester. May waive with proof of insurance. Visit Campus Health website for individual costs. |
| BLS | $60 | Required for clinical compliance |
| ACLS/ PALS/ NRP as applicable | $150 | Required for clinical compliance |
| Mandatory Health Fee | $52.50 | Required each semester |
| Parking Permit | $434 | Per year. Optional. Costs vary. See UofL Parking & Transportation Services. |
| Project Dissemination Poster (DNP students only) | $90 | One time at end of program |
| Stethoscope | $85-$100 | Estimate pending model |
| University Bundled Fee | $276 | Required each semester. Learn more from the Bursar's Office. |
| Professional Association Dues | $25.00 | Annually |
*Cost amounts in this summary are Approximate and subject to change.
Nurse Anesthesia - Course Fees
| Item | Cost* | Description |
| DNP Didactic Fees | $3,600 | $50 per credit hour. Assessed at registration. |
| Clinical Placement Fee | $250 | One time. Assessed at first clinical course. |
| Clinical Course Fees | $4,800 | $150 per credit hour. Assessed at registration. |
| DNP Scholarly Project Fees | $1,200 | $150 per credit hour. Assessed at registration. |
| NA Program Fees | $38,700 | $12,900 per year |
| Tuition | $67,194 | 3-years at in-state tuition rate |
| In-State Tuition + Fees Total | $115,744 | See the Bursar's Office for additional tuition information, including out of state tuition rates. |
Additional Estimated Expenses and Fees
| Item | Cost* | Description |
| NursingCAS Application Fee | $80 | One time |
| UofL Graduate Admissions Supplemental Application Fee | $40 | One time |
| Matriculation Fee | $1,500 | One time, non-refundable |
| Background Check | $59 | Per year. Required for admission and clinical compliance. |
| Drug Screen | $37 | Per year. Required for clinical compliance. |
| Textbooks | Costs vary | Limited digital copies of all required textbooks are available for free through the Kornhauser Library. Students wishing to purchase hard copies of textbooks for the entire program should plan for approximately $3,000. |
| Stethoscope | $85-$100 | Estimate pending model |
| Lab Coat | $100 | |
| Clinical Hours Documentation Fee (Typhon) | Included in tuition | $100 value. Required for clinical compliance. |
| Prodigy Software | Included in tuition | $500 value. 4-year subscription. |
| Cost of Living | $1,795 | Per month |
| Parking Permit | $434 | Per year. Optional. Costs vary. See UofL Parking & Transportation Services. |
| Liability Insurance | $275 | Per year |
| Renewal of RN license in KY | $165 | Per year |
| Renewal BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification | $350 | Bi-annually |
| Immunizations | Costs vary | Visit Campus Health Services for individual costs. |
| Major Medical Health Insurance | $1,617.00 | Per semester. May waive with proof of insurance. Visit Campus Health website for individual costs. |
| HSC Student Health Fee | $52.50 | Required each semester |
| University Bundled Fees | $276 | Required each semester. Learn more from the Bursar's Office. |
| Professional Practice AANA Student Membership | $200 | One-time registration fee |
| Professional Meetings | $660 | $220 per meeting. One meeting per year required. Travel expenses not included. |
| DNP Scholarly Project Dissemination Poster | $90 | One time at end of program |
| In-person Certification Exam Review Course | $1,500 | One time |
| National Certification Exam | $995 | Upon graduation |
*Cost amounts in this summary are Approximate and subject to change.
PhD
| Item | Cost* | Description |
| Background Check | $59 | Included with application |
| Books | Cost varies | |
| Drug Screening | $37 | |
| Immunizations | Visit Campus Health Services for individual costs | |
| Major Medical Health Insurance | $1,617.00 | Per semester. May waive with proof of insurance. Visit Campus Health website for individual costs. |
| Parking Permit | $434 | Per year. Optional. Costs vary. See UofL Parking & Transportation Services. |
| Student Health Fee | $52.50 | Per semester |