Doctor of Nursing Practice

2024-2025 Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s enrollment and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). Tuition is based upon enrollment of 9 credits.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $16,020 $28,440
Mandatory Fees $2,174 $2,174
Books $1,265 $1,265
Instruments/Malpractice Fees $610 $610
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $26,550 $26,550
Uniforms $200 $200
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
 Travel $400 $400
Loan Fees $1,637 $2,213
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $55,436 $69,632

DNP Shady Grove

Budget Item  Resident Non-Resident
Tuition $16,020 $28,440
Mandatory Fees $680 $680
Books $1,265 $1,265
Instruments/Malpractice Fees $610 $610
Health Insurance $4,580 $4,580
Living Expenses $26,550 $26,550
Uniforms $200 $200
Commuting Expenses $0 $1,200
 Travel $400 $400
Loan Fees $1,574 $2,149
Transportation $2,000 $2,000
Total $53,879 $68,074

Sample Financial Aid Offer

Students in the DNP program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.

Award Type Source Amount
Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized Federal $20,500
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Federal Cost of Attendance minus all other aid