Estimated Costs

The costs provided are for planning purposes only and are subject to change.

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4-year BSN (all course requirements completed at Missouri State University)

Effective spring 2025

Tuition and fees
Item In-state (4 years) Out-of-state (4 years)
Totals $48,101 $89,388

Application fee

(NursingCAS fee $60)

 $60 $60
Tuition $36,240 $77,520
Student service fees $6,688 $6,688

Supplemental course feesA
$75 per credit, for all BSN courses

 $5,120 $5,120
Other program costs and expenses
Estimated total8 $5,703.18 - 6,203.18
Learning System and Books1  $4,350
Uniforms2 $144
Supply Kit3 $69.99
AHA Basic Life Support CPR4 $78
Background check and drug screen for program5 $87.50
Background check for licensure $44.00
Background check for Dept. of Health & Senior Services

$15.55
NCLEX application fee6 $200
Validity documentation fee $33
PPD/TB test7 $69.84
Laptop $500-$1000
Application licensure for Missouri $55
Application background check $44.80
Application fingerprinting $11.50

 

Estimated program totals
Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated totalsB $53,804.18 - 54,304.18 $95,091.18 - 95,591.18
Tuition and fees $48,101 $89,388
Other program costs and expenses $5,703.18 - 6203.18 $5,703.18 - 6203.18

Notes

  1. Books are included with purchase of our learning system, ATI. This cost will be split among the first two semesters. 
  2. Includes: 2 embroidered scrub tops, 2 pairs of scrub pants, and an embroidered scrub jacket. The cost of shoes is not included. 
  3. Includes: Stethoscope, pen light, and foldable clipboard in a drawstring bag purchased at the bookstore. An upgraded kit with a Littman III stethoscope is available for $129.99.
  4. Certification must be current throughout program
  5. Cost depends on requirements
  6. NCLEX: National Council Licensure Examination
  7. Purified protein derivative/Tuberculosis (PPD/TB) test. Cost quoted is at Magers Health.
  8. Does not include cost of health insurance. MSU no longer offers group health insurance for domestic students. More information is available on the Magers Health and Wellness Center website. Suggestions for purchasing student health insurance include edusure.com and www.healthcare.gov
  1. Included are the cost of:
    • Professional liability insurance
    • Standardized exams given after some nursing courses and at the end of the program to assess your mastery of content. These will give you information on specific areas in which you are academically strong or need further development. Students will be responsible for any costs for remediation and retesting. Seated NCLEX-RN review course is additional student expense.
    • Some disposable lab supplies
    • Maintenance and updating of the Skills Laboratory
  2. Fees, supplies and uniform costs are subject to change and are non-refundable. Refunds are according to the University Refund Policies

Transfer BSN (Missouri State nursing courses only)

Effective spring 2025

Tuition and fees
Item In-state (4 semesters) Out-of-state (4 semesters)
Totals $27,852 $49,868

Application fee

(NursingCAS fee $60)

 $60 $60
Tuition $19,328

$41,344

 
Student service fees $3,344 $3,344
Supplemental course feesA $5,120 $5,120
Other program costs and expenses
Item Cost
Estimated total8 $5,703.18 - 6,203.18
Learning system and books1 $4,350
Uniforms2 $144
Supply Kit3 $69.99
AHA Basic Life Support CPR4 $78
Background check and drug screen for program5 $87.50
Background check for licensure $44
Background check for Dept. of Health & Senior Services

$15.55
NCLEX application fee6 $200
Validity documentation fee $33
PPD/TB test7 $69.84
Laptop $500-$1000
Application licensure for Missouri $55
Application background check $44.80
Application fingerprinting $11.50
Estimated program totals
Item In-state Out-of-state
Estimated totalsB $33,555.18 - 34,055.18 $55,571.18 - 56,071.18
Tuition and fees $27,852 $49,868
Other program costs and expenses $5,703.18 - 6,203.18 $5,703.18 - 6,203.18

Notes

  1. Books are included with purchase of our learning system, ATI. This cost will be split among the first two semesters. 
  2. Includes two embroidered scrub tops, two pairs of scrub pants, and an embroidered scrub jacket. The cost of shoes is not included. 
  3. Includes stethoscope, pen light, and foldable clipboard in a drawstring bag purchased at the bookstore. An upgraded kit with a Littman III stethoscope is available for $129.99. 
  4. Certification must be current throughout program
  5. Cost depends on requirements
  6. NCLEX: National Council Licensure Examination
  7. Purified protein derivative/Tuberculosis (PPD/TB) test. Cost quoted is at Magers Health. 
  8. Does not include cost of health insurance. MSU no longer offers group health insurance for domestic students. More information is available on the Magers Health and Wellness Center website. Suggestions for purchasing student health insurance include edusure.com and www.healthcare.gov
  1. Included are the cost of:
    • Professional liability insurance
    • Standardized exams given after some nursing courses and at the end of the program to assess your mastery of content. These will give you information on specific areas in which you are academically strong or need further development. Students will be responsible for any costs for remediation and retesting. Seated NCLEX-RN review course is additional student expense.
    • Some disposable lab supplies
    • Maintenance and updating of Skills Laboratory
  2. Fees, supplies and uniform costs are subject to change and are non-refundable. Refunds are according to the University Refund Policies

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.