Tuition & Fees
Along with the University of Cincinnati tuition and fees overviews below, full details on specific fees for your program, special course fees, and distance learning program fees are also available via the Office of the Bursar.
- Jump to tuition and fees for:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- RN to BSN Online
- Accelerated Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Graduate programs
Important Information about Tuition and Fees
The rates provided are based on 2022-23 totals set by the university and could change in future academic years. Estimates also could change based on the following:
- Change of state of residence
- Change in enrollment status (i.e., full time or part time)
- Other unforseen circumstances
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 |
Ohio |
Metro |
Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Uptown/Clifton
|
Per Credit Hour |
$549 |
$574 |
$1,188 |
Per Full-time Term |
$6,588 |
$6,888 |
$14,255 |
|
Per Full-time Year |
$13,176 |
$13,776 |
$28,510 |
| Part Time |
Full Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Fee | $29 | $338 |
| NCLEX Review Learning Program |
$90.25 |
$90.25 |
| Bloodborne Pathogen Insurance |
$31 |
$31 |
RN to BSN Online Tuition & Fees
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident |
Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) |
$549 per credit |
$564 per credit |
| Full Time (12 credits or more) |
$6,588 per semester |
$6,788 per semester |
Program Fees:
- $29 per credit for part-time enrollment
- $338 per semester for full-time enrollment
Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN Tuition & Fees
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident |
Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) |
$746 per credit |
$1,333 per credit |
| Full Time (10 credits or more) |
$7,451 per semester |
$13,322 per semester |
Program Fee:
- $338 per semester
Graduate Tuition & Fees
Program-specific tuition and fees estimates are available by request for graduate programs. To request an estimate, submit a Request Information Form and include the following details in the "Questions" field:
- Current state of residence and whether you plan to move to Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana while in the program
- Program(s) of interest
- Current specialty certifications (if any)
- Intended enrollment status (full or part time)
Online Graduate Nursing Programs
Tuition rates apply to the following online programs:
- Adult-Gero Primary Care NP (MSN and DNP)
- Family NP (MSN, Post-MSN Certificate and DNP)
- Nurse Educator Certificate
- Nurse Midwifery (MSN)
- Occupational Health (DNP)
- Post-MSN DNP
- Public Health (DNP)
- Psych-Mental Health (Post-MSN Certificate and DNP)
- Systems Leadership (MSN and DNP)
- Women's Health NP (MSN)
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident |
Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) |
$746 per credit |
$761 per credit |
| Full Time (10 credits or more) |
$7,451 per semester |
$7,601 per semester |
Online Learning Fee:
- $563 per semester
On-Campus and Hybrid Graduate Nursing Programs
These tuition rates apply to the following on-campus and hybrid programs:
- Adult-Gero Acute Care MSN, Post-MSN Certificate and DNP
- Adult-Gero Primary Care Post-MSN Certificate
- Neonatal MSN and Post-MSN Certificate
- Nurse Anesthesia DNP (For additional breakdowns, visit the Nurse Anesthesia Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid page.)
- Pediatric Acute Care Post-MSN Certificate
- PhD in Nursing
| Enrollment | Ohio Resident |
Metro Resident (KY or IN) |
Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Time (9 credits or fewer) |
$746 per credit |
$771 per credit |
$1,333 per credit |
| Full Time (10 credits or more) |
$7,451 per semester |
$7,701 per semester |
$13,322 per semester |
Metro and non-Ohio residents who move to Ohio pay in-state tuition rates once residency is officially established.