Estimated Costs

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Overview: Adult gerontology-acute care nurse practitioner option

In-state

$39,546

Out-of-state

$54,342

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

Cost breakdown

Effective fall 2026.

Tuition and fees

Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated totals $34,369 $49,165
Application fee $50 $50
Online course fee $0 $0
Program fee $4,000 $4,000
Student service fee $5,590 $5,590
Supplemental course fee for clinical courses $1,575 $1,575
Tuition, online $6,810 $6,810
Tuition, seated $16,344 $31,140
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
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 6 semesters at $450 per semester) $2,700
Validity document management fee $33
CPR/BLS 2-year certification (must be current throughout the program) Varies
Laptop (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 $37,856-$39,546 $52,652-$54,342
Tuition and fees $34,369 $49,165
Other program costs and expenses $3,487-$5,177 $3,487-$5,177

Overview: Family nurse practitioner option

In-state

$37,323

Out-of-state

$51,297

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

Cost breakdown

Effective fall 2026.

Tuition and fees

Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated totals $32,146 $46,120
Application fee $50 $50
Online course fee $0 $0
Program fee $3,500 $3,500
Student service fee $5,225 $5,225
Supplemental course fee for clinical courses $1,125 $1,125
Tuition, online $6,810 $6,810
Tuition, seated $15,436 $29,410
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
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 6 semesters at $450 per semester) $2,700
Validity document management fee $33
CPR/BLS 2-year certification (must be current throughout the program) Varies
Laptop (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 Certifications

  • 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 $35,633-$37,323 $49,607-$51,297
Tuition and fees $32,146 $46,120
Other program costs and expenses $3,487-$5,177 $3,487-$5,177

Overview: Practice leadership option

Online

$18,589

Cost breakdown

Effective fall 2026.

Tuition and fees

Item In-state/Out-of-state
Estimated totals $18,589
Application fee $50
Online course fee $16,344
Student service fee $2,195
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
Estimated total $1,317.50
Background check/drug screen $84.50
Textbooks (estimated cost for 3 semesters at $400 per semester) $1,200
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
Estimated program totals
Item In-state/Out-of-state
Estimated totals $19,906.50
Tuition and fees $18,589
Other program costs and expenses $1,317.50

Overview: Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner option

In-state

$37,323

Out-of-state

$51,297

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

Cost breakdown

Effective fall 2026.

Tuition and fees

Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated totals $32,146 $46,120
Application fee $50 $50
Online course fee $0 $0
Program fee $3,500 $3,500
Student service fee $5,225 $5,225
Supplemental course fee for clinical courses $1,125 $1,125
Tuition, online $6,810 $6,810
Tuition, seated $15,436 $29,410
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
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
Validity document management fee $33
Textbooks (estimated cost for 6 semesters at $450 per semester) $2,700
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 Certifications

  • 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 $35,633-$37,323 $49,607-$51,297
Tuition and fees $32,146 $46,120
Other program costs and expenses $3,487-$5,177 $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.