Estimated Costs

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Overview

Online

$20,357

Cost breakdown

Effective fall 2026.

Tuition and fees
Item In-state/Out-of-state
Estimated totals $15,180
Application fee $50
Online course fee $2,425
Program fee $2,500
Supplemental course fee for clinical courses $1,125
Tuition, online $9,080
Other program costs and expenses
Item In-state/Out-of-state
Estimated total $3,487-$5,177
Background check/drug screen $84.50
Clinical tracking fee $100
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/Out-of-state
Estimated totals $18,667-$20,357
Tuition and fees $15,180
Other program costs and expenses $3,487-$5,177

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.