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Let's talk about costs

We know that investing in your nursing education is a big step, and you want to understand exactly what it will cost. That's why we're committed to being upfront about all our tuition and fees. While we've listed the main costs below to give you a clear picture of what to expect, don't let the numbers overwhelm you!

There are many opportunities to make your nursing education more affordable through scholarships, grants, and loan options. We encourage you to explore all your financial aid options early in your application process.

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Tuition

2024-2025 tuition rates at-a-glance

CU Nursing tuition rates vary based on what degree program you’re in and your residency status. You’ll also pay certain fees mostly related to enrollment and your application.

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Tuition and fee estimates

We’ve broken down the approximate cost of attending CU Nursing below, listing tuition, required fees, and other costs like supplies or health insurance. Some of these costs (but not all) can be covered by financial aid. You can also find estimated costs on every program and degree page.

Program	Total Credits	Estimated Total Tuition*
		Colorado Resident ($597 per credit)	Colorado Resident with College Opportunity Fund Stipend ($481 per credit)	Western Undergraduate Exchange Program ($896 per credit)	Non-Resident ($1,039 per credit)
Traditional Pathway	66	$39,402	$31,746	$59,136	$68,574
Accelerated Pathway (UCAN)	66	$39,402	$31,746	$59,136	$68,574

*Estimated total tuition based on 2024-2025 costs.

Estimated fees per term: Fall $182, Spring $162, Summer $137 Note: A one-time matriculation fee of $140 is applied to the first term of the program.
Estimated CU Health insurance per term: Fall $1,575, Spring $1,575, Summer $1,050
Note: CU Health insurance may be waived with proof of comparable personal health insurance.
Estimated total books and supplies for program: $2,000

Specialty	Program	Total Credits	Estimated Total Tuition*
			Colorado Resident and Western Regional Graduate Program ($785 per credit)	Non-Resident ($1,273 per credit)
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP Acute)	Master’s	49	$38,465	$62,377
	BS-DNP	75	$58,875	$95,475
	Post-Graduate Certificate	16**	$12,560	$20,368
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP Primary)	Master’s	48	$37,680	$61,104
	BS-DNP	74	$58,090	$94,202
	Post-Graduate Certificate	25**	$19,625	$31,825
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AG-CNS)	Master’s	44	$34,540	$56,012
	BS-DNP	70	$54,950	$89,110
	Post-Graduate Certificate	21**	$16,485	$26,733
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) No WRGP discount for FNP specialty.	Master’s	56	$43,960	$71,288
	BS-DNP	82	$64,370	$104,386
	Post-Graduate Certificate	33**	$25,905	$42,009
Health Care Informatics***	Master’s	34	$26,690	$26,690
	Post-Graduate Certificate	16**	$12,560	$12,560
	Graduate Certificate	16	$12,560	$12,560
i-LEAD Nursing Leadership and Health Systems Leadership***	Master’s	30	$23,550	$23,550
	BS-DNP	59	$46,315	$75,107
	Post-Graduate Certificate	18**	$14,130	$14,130
	Post-Master’s DNP	35	$27,475	$44,555
Midwifery	Master’s	59	$46,315	$75,107
	BS-DNP	85	$66,725	$108,205
	Post-Graduate Certificate	36**	$28,260	$45,828
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (AC-PNP)	Master’s	50	$39,250	$63,650
	BS-DNP	76	$59,660	$96,748
	Post-Graduate Certificate	19**	$14,915	$24,187
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Primary Care (PC-PNP)	Master’s	47	$36,895	$59,831
	BS-DNP	73	$57,305	$92,929
	Post-Graduate Certificate	19**	$14,915	$24,187
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)	Master’s	52	$40,820	$66,196
	BS-DNP	78	$61,230	$99,294
	Post-Graduate Certificate	29**	$22,765	$36,917
Veteran and Military Health Care (VMHC)***	Master’s	32	$25,120	$25,120
	BS-DNP	61	$47,885	$77,653
	Post-Graduate Certificate	20**	$15,700	$15,700
	Graduate Certificate	12	$9,420	$9,420
	Post-Master’s DNP	41	$32,185	$52,193
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP)	Master’s	50	$39,250	$63,650
	BS-DNP	76	$59,660	$96,748
	Post-Graduate Certificate	25**	$19,625	$31,825

*Estimated total tuition based on 2024-2025 costs.
**Does not include core courses that may need to be included after transcript evaluation.
***In-state rates apply to the per-credit tuition for indirect care master's, PGC, and certificate programs.

Estimated fees per term: Fall $392, Spring $232, Summer $180 Note: A one-time matriculation fee of $140 is applied to the first term of the program.
Estimated CU Health insurance per term: Fall $1,575, Spring $1,575, Summer $1,050
Note: CU Health insurance may be waived with proof of comparable personal health insurance.
Estimated total books and supplies for program: $2,000

Program	Total Credits	Estimated Total Tuition*
		Colorado Resident and Western Regional Graduate Program ($785 per credit)	Non-Resident ($1,273 per credit)
DNP-Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Post-Master’s)	26	$20,410	$33,098
Doctor of Nursing Practice/Master of Public Health (DNP/MPH)	65	$51,025	$82,745
Doctor of Nursing Practice -Public Health Nursing (DNP-PHN)	65	$51,025	$82,745

Estimated fees per term: Fall $392, Spring $232, Summer $180 Note: A one-time matriculation fee of $140 is applied to the first term of the program
Estimated CU Health insurance per term: Fall $1,575, Spring $1,575, Summer $1,050
Note: CU Health insurance may be waived with proof of comparable personal health insurance
Estimated total books and supplies for program: $2,000

Program	Total Credits	Estimated Total Tuition*
		Colorado Resident and Western Regional Graduate Program ($732 per credit)	Non-Resident ($1,263 per credit)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	60	$43,920	$75,780

Estimated fees per term: Fall $392, Spring $232, Summer $180 Note: A one-time matriculation fee of $140 is applied to the first term of the program
Estimated CU Health insurance per term: Fall $1,575, Spring $1,575, Summer $1,050
Note: CU Health insurance may be waived with proof of comparable personal health insurance
Estimated total books and supplies for program: $2,000

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NursingCAS offers a limited number of fee waivers through a fee assistance program. If you’re approved, please email our admissions team before submitting your CU Nursing application for steps to waive the fee.

Undergraduate:	Graduate and PhD:
NursingCAS: $60 Office of Admissions: $50 Total: $110	NursingCAS: $80 Office of Admissions: $50 Total: $130

Enrollment at CU Nursing is contingent on successfully completing a pre-enrollment checklist with costs associated to them. The checklist includes, but isn’t limited to a background check, drug screening, and/or immunizations, and software used to track compliance called Complio/American Data Bank. The software cost can range from $150-$185. You’ll get information about the cost for the pre-enrollment process when you receive admission to CU Nursing.

Residency is determined after you get an admission offer and after you complete a residency verification form. CU Anschutz Medical Campus has details about residency and the review process. If your admission with CU is dependent on being classified as a residency, contact CU Nursing Admissions so we can connect you with a residency advisor.

If you’re enrolled in certain CU Nursing programs, you’re eligible for a tuition discount. This means if you’re out-of-state, you’ll pay resident tuition rates. Right now, tuition discounts apply to students earning a post-graduate certificate, master’s degree, or certificate in our i-LEAD, Health Care Informatics, and Veteran and Military Health Care programs.

Students in our Doctor of Nursing Practice/Master’s in Public Health program are initially charged tuition based on the School of Public Health’s rate. After the add/drop period, CU Nursing will apply a discount so students are charged resident tuition for nursing classes.

CU Nursing offers tuition discounts to students enrolled in certain programs who would normally be charged a non-resident tuition rate. The discount varies by program or specialty. If you’re receiving VA benefits, you should reach out to Veteran and Military Services before applying to understand how the discount impacts your benefits.

Things to remember

CU Nursing and Anschutz Medical Campus has resources so you can understand our tuition rates for both in-state and out-of-state students.

The University of Colorado Board of Regents reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time
You can find more details about tuition rates, the Colorado Opportunity fund, payment deadlines, and other essential information on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus student finance page
Please visit our Scholarships and Financial Aid page for information about financial help
Visit our page regarding tuition benefits for Western Residents which has details about requirements and how to apply

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Aurora, CO 80045

303-724-1812

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2024-2025 tuition rates at-a-glance

Tuition and fee estimates

Things to remember

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Resident	Resident with Colorado Opportunity Fund	WUE	Non-Resident
$597	$481	$896	$1,039

Resident	WRGP	Non-Resident
$785	$785	$1,273

Resident	WRGP	Non-Resident
$732	$732	$1,263

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