Tuition & Fees
Tuition amounts are set by the university at the college and program level (undergraduate, graduate or professional). The course of study itself also could require specialized fees. Tuition is the combined amount for instructional, general, technology, and campus life or distance learning fees as well as appropriate non-resident surcharges.
Along with the overviews below, more details on specific fees for your program, special course fees, and distance learning program fees are also available via the Office of the Bursar.
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 |
OhioA |
MetroB |
Non-ResidentC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Uptown/Clifton
|
Per Credit HourD |
$549 |
$574 |
$1,188 |
Per Full-time TermE |
$6,588 |
$6,888 |
$14,255 |
|
Per Full-time YearF |
$13,176 |
$13,776 |
$28,510 |
| Part-Time |
Full-Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee | $29 | $338 |
| NCLEX Review Learning ProgramG |
$90.25 |
$90.25 |
| Bloodborne Pathogen InsuranceH |
$31 |
$31 |
RN to BSN Online Tuition & Fees
| Part Time/Credit Hour |
Full Time/Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Resident | $549 |
$6,588 |
| Non-Ohio Resident | $564 | $6,768 |
| Program Fee | $29 | $338 |
The estimated total cost of 27 nursing credits in UC's RN to BSN Online program is $13,852 to $17,197 (based on academic year 2022-2023 tuition and fees).
The total cost estimate is calculated on the lower end by adding together two semester's tuition and fees (for students pursuing their degree full time). The total cost estimate on the higher end is calculated by multiplying the tuition cost and program fee by 27, which is the total number of nursing credit hours required for the program. This estimated range does not include any general education courses that students may need to complete as part of the program.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
Graduate tuition rates apply to students in the Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN, MSN, DNP, PhD and certificate programs.
Program |
Enrollment |
OhioA |
MetroB |
Non-ResidentC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All Graduate Programs |
Per Credit HourD |
$746 |
$771 |
$1,333 |
Per Full-time TermE |
$7,451 |
$7,701 |
$13,322 |
|
Per Full-time YearF |
$14,902 |
$15,402 |
$26,644 |
| Part-Time |
Full-Time | |
|---|---|---|
| On-Campus Program Fee |
$34 | $338 |
| NCLEX Review Learning ProgramG |
$90.25 |
$90.25 |
| Bloodborne Pathogen InsuranceH |
$31 |
$31 |
| Anesthesia Simulation Lab FeeI |
$250 | $250 |
| Part-Time |
Full-Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Online Program Fee (excludes Nurse Educator Certificate program) |
$563 | $563 |
| Bloodborne Pathogen InsuranceH |
$31 | $31 |
A — Students who meet definitions as Ohio residents, and students eligible and certified following application for Indiana Reciprocity or Kentucky Reciprocity
B — Eligible students from Kentucky or Indiana locations certified following application for UC's Metropolitan (Metro) Rate
C — Students ineligible for Ohio or Metro tuition rates
D — Per Hour rate is charged when part-time or in addition to full-time rate when enrolled in excess hours for a term
E — Full-time is flat semester rate for 12-18 hours for undergraduate students and 10-18 for graduate
F — Per Year is for traditional, full-time, 2-term enrollment (usually fall and spring terms)
G — NCLEX Review Learning Program is a flat fee charged once per term in the fall, spring and summer terms only to students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Accelerated Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing program. This fee does not apply to RN-BSN Online program students.
H — Bloodborne Pathogen Insurance is a flat fee charged once per academic year (starting in fall) and is charged if the student is not covered by Student Health Insurance. This fee does not apply to non-matriculated students or RN-BSN Online program students.
I — The Anesthesia Simulation Lab Fee is charged per term to students enrolled in a graduate Nurse Anesthia Program.