Estimated Costs

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Overview

In-state

$12,897

Cost breakdown

Effective fall 2024.

Tuition and fees

Item In-state
Estimated totals $12,897
Application fee $50
Online course fee $1,042
Program fee $2,500
Supplemental course fee for clinical courses $1,125
Tuition, online $8,180
Other program costs and expenses
Item In-state
Estimated total $3,477-$5,167
Background check/drug screen $84.50
Clinical tracking fee $90
Parking permit ($145 per year) $290
Predictor exam (for additional attempts) $100
Textbooks (estimated cost for 4 semesters at $450 per semester) $1,800
Validity document management fee $33
CPR/BLS 2-year certification (must be current throughout the program) Varies
Laptop computer (with wireless capabilities and access to cable or DSL connections) Varies
Personal health insurance Varies
PPD/TB skin test (required initially) Varies
Professional liability insurance Varies
   

Recommended, but not required costs

 

Up to Date

Free

Epocrates software

Varies

 

 

Costs for graduates

 

National Certification

  • ANCC
    • Non-member: $395
    • ANA member: $295
    • American Association of Nurse Practitioners student member: $290
    • AANP member: $340

Varies

Missouri APRN Recognition

$150

DEA number (BNDD)

Varies

Estimated program totals
Item In-state
Estimated totals $16,374-$18,064
Tuition and fees $12,897
Other program costs and expenses $3,477-$5,167

Actual costs may vary

The figures provided are estimates for planning purposes only and are subject to change. These estimates do not represent your final cost at Missouri State; actual expenses vary by student, based on credit hours, academic program, lifestyle and other factors.

For official tuition rates, per credit hour costs or fee explanations, please refer to the detailed tuition and fees.