Estimated Costs

We're one of the lowest-cost programs in the nation but with the high quality you expect.

You can take online and seated classes. Go to school full- or part-time depending on your degree plan.

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Overview: BSN to DNP - Adult gerontology-acute care nurse practitioner option

In-state

$54,558

Out-of-state

$69,846

You may qualify for reduced tuition through the Midwest Student Exchange Program or MOGO Scholarship.

Cost breakdown

Based of full-time plan of study. Effective fall 2025.

Tuition and fees
Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated total $48,385 $63,673
Application fee $50 $50
Online course fee $836 $836
Program fee $5,000 $5,000
Student service fee $5,336 $5,336
Supplemental course fees $1,575 $1,575
Tuition, online $18,662 $18,662
Tuition, seated $16,926 $32,214
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
Estimated total $4,488-$6,173
Background check/drug screen $84.50
Clinical tracking fee $90
Parking permit ($145 per year) $435
Predictor exam (for additional attempts) $100
Textbooks (estimated cost for 8 semesters at $450 per semester) $3,600
Validity document management fee $33
CPR-BLS 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
Cost 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 $52,873-$54,558 $68,161-$69,846
Tuition and fees $48,385 $63,673
Other program costs and expenses $4,488-$6,173 $4,488-$6,173

Overview: BSN to DNP - Family nurse practitioner option

In-state

$51,920

Out-of-state

$66,424

You may qualify for reduced tuition through the Midwest Student Exchange Program or MOGO Scholarship.

Cost breakdown

Based of full-time plan of study. Effective fall 2025.

Tuition and fees
Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated total $45,747 $60,251
Application fee $50 $50
Online course fee $836 $836
Program fee $4,000 $4,000
Student service fee $5,016 $5,016
Supplemental course fees $1,125 $1,125
Tuition, online $18,662 $18,662
Tuition, seated $16,058 $30,562
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
Estimated total $4,488-$6,173
Background check/drug screen $84.50
Clinical tracking fee $90
Parking permit ($145 per year) $435
Predictor exam (for additional attempts) $100
Textbooks (estimated cost for 8 semesters at $450 per semester) $3,600
Validity document management fee $33
CPR-BLS 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
Cost for graduates  

National Certification

  • ANCC
    • Non-member: $395
    • ANA member: $295
    • American Association of Nurse Practitioners student member: $290
    • AANP member: $340
  • AANP
    • Non-member: $315
    • AANP member: $240

Varies
Missouri APRN Recognition $150
DEA number (BNDD) Varies
Estimated program totals
Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated totals $50,235-$51,920 $64,739-$66,424
Tuition and fees $45,747 $60,251
Other program costs and expenses $4,488-$6,173 $4,488-$6,173

Overview: BSN to DNP - Practice leadership option

Online

$31,695.50

Cost breakdown

Based of full-time plan of study. Effective fall 2025.

Tuition and fees
Item In-state/Out-of-state
Estimated total $29,978
Application fee $50
Online course fee $2,586
Tuition, online $27,342
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
Estimated total $1,717.50
Background check/drug screen $84.50
Textbooks (estimated cost for 7 semesters at $400 per semester) $2,800
Validity document management fee $33
CPR-BLS 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
Estimated program totals
Item In-state/Out-of-state
Estimated totals $31,695.50
Tuition and fees $29,978
Other program costs and expenses $1,717.50

Overview: BSN to DNP - Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner option

In-state

$51,920

Out-of-state

$66,424

You may qualify for reduced tuition through the Midwest Student Exchange Program or MOGO Scholarship.

Cost breakdown

Based of full-time plan of study. Effective fall 2025.

Tuition and fees
Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated total $45,747 $60,251
Application fee $50 $50
Online course fee $836 $836
Program fee $4,000 $4,000
Student service fee $5,016 $5,016
Supplemental course fees $1,125 $1,125
Tuition, online $18,662 $18,662
Tuition, seated $16,058 $30,562
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
Estimated total $4,488-$6,173
Background check/drug screen $84.50
Clinical tracking fee $90
Parking permit ($145 per year) $435
Predictor exam (for additional attempts) $100
Textbooks (estimated cost for 8 semesters at $450 per semester) $3,600
Validity document management fee $33
CPR-BLS 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
Cost for graduates  

National Certification

  • ANCC
    • Non-member: $395
    • ANA member: $295
    • American Association of Nurse Practitioners student member: $290
    • AANP member: $340
  • AANP
    • Non-member: $315
    • AANP member: $240

Varies
Missouri APRN Recognition $150
DEA number (BNDD) Varies
Estimated program totals
Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated totals $50,235-$51,920 $64,739-$66,424
Tuition and fees $45,747 $60,251
Other program costs and expenses $4,488-$6,173 $4,488-$6,173

Overview: Post-master's DNP - Leadership option

Online

$22,975

Cost breakdown

Effective fall 2025.

Tuition and fees 1
Item Online
Estimated total $21,210
Application fee $50
Online course fee $1,672
Program fee $5,600
Tuition $13,888
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
Estimated total $1,765
Background check/drug screen $84.50
Textbooks (estimated cost for 4 semesters at approx. $400 semester) $1,600
Validity document management fee $33
CPR-BLS 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 Varies
Professional liability insurance Varies
Estimated program totals
Item Online
Estimated totals $22,975
Tuition and fees $21,210
Other program costs and expenses $1,765

Notes

  1. Tuition and fees are same for in-state and out-of-state students.

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 costs at Missouri State.

Your actual expenses depend on credit hours, program, lifestyle and other factors.

Your student service fees depend on:

  • The number of on-campus credit hours you take each semester.
  • The total number of semesters you take.

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