UC Nursing Programs Tuition and Fees
Along with the University of Cincinnati tuition and fees overviews below, full details on specific fees for your program, special course fees, and distance learning program fees are also available via the Office of the Bursar.
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Important Information about Tuition and Fees
The rates provided are based on 2025-26 totals set by the university and could change in future academic years. Estimates also could change based on the following:
- Change of state of residence
- Change in enrollment status (i.e., full time or part time)
- Other unforeseen circumstances
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate tuition is determined by the college program location and cohort groups based on your academic year of admission. Cohort groups relate to the Cincinnati Tuition Guarantee that locks in your rate for the length of your program.
Campus/Cohort | Enrollment | Ohio | Metro | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Uptown/Clifton
| Per Credit Hour | $600 | $625 | $1,239 |
Per Full-time Term | $7,197 | $7,397 | $14,864 | |
Per Full-time Year | $14,394 | $14,794 | $29,728 |
| Part Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee | $29 | $338 |
| NCLEX Review Course Fee* | $208.33 | $208.33 |
| Bloodborne Pathogen Insurance | $16 | $16 |
*Starting sophomore year
RN to BSN Online Tuition & Fees
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident | Non-Resident | Program Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Time (11 credits or fewer) | $600 per credit | $615 per credit | $29 per credit |
| Full Time (12 credits or more) | $7,197 per semester | $7,377 per semester | $338 per semester |
Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN Tuition & Fees
Campus/Cohort | Enrollment | Ohio | Metro | Non-Resident | Program Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Uptown/Clifton
| Per Credit Hour | $600 | $625 | $1,239 | $29 |
Per Full-time Term | $7,197 | $7,397 | $14,864 | $338 | |
Per Full-time Year | $14,394 | $14,794 | $29,728 | $676 |
Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN Tuition & Fees
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident | Metro Resident (KY or IN) | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) | $836 per credit | $861 per credit | $1,423 per credit |
| Full Time (10 credits or more) | $8,359 per semester | $8,609 per semester | $14,228 per semester |
Metro and non-Ohio residents who move to Ohio pay in-state tuition rates once residency is officially established.
| Part Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee | $29 | $338 |
| NCLEX Review Course Fee | $208.33 | $208.33 |
| Bloodborne Pathogen Insurance | $16 | $16 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
Program-specific tuition and fees estimates are available by request for graduate programs. To request an estimate, submit a Request Information Form and include the following details in the "Questions" field:
- Current state of residence and whether you plan to move to Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana while in the program
- Program(s) of interest
- Current specialty certifications (if any)
- Intended enrollment status (full or part time)
Tuition & Fees | Table A
These tuition rates apply to the following programs:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN and DNP)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN, Post-MSN Certificate and DNP)
- Nursing Education (Post-Bachelor's Certificate and MSN)
- Nurse-Led Innovation (Post-Bachelor's Certificate)
- Nurse Midwifery (MSN)
- Occupational Health Nursing (DNP)
- Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (DNP)
- Post-MSN DNP
- Psychiatric-Mental Health (Post-MSN Certificate and DNP)
- Public Health Nursing (Post-Bachelor's Certificate and DNP)
- Systems Leadership (MSN and DNP)
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN)
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident | Non-Resident | Online Learning Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) | $836 per credit | $851 per credit | $57 per credit |
| Full Time (10 credits or more) | $8,359 per semester | $8,509 per semester | $563 per semester |
Tuition & Fees | Table B
These tuition rates apply to the following programs:
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (MSN, Post-MSN Certificate and DNP)
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN Certificate)
- Nurse Anesthesia DNP (For additional breakdowns, visit the Nurse Anesthesia Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid page.)
- Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN Certificate)
- PhD in Nursing
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident | Metro Resident (KY or IN) | Non-Resident | Program Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) | $836 per credit | $861 per credit | $1,423 per credit | $34 per credit |
| Full Time (10 credits or more) | $8,359 per semester | $8,609 per semester | $14,228 per semester | $338 per semester |
Metro and non-Ohio residents who move to Ohio pay in-state tuition rates once residency is officially established.