UC Nursing Programs Tuition and 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
Pre-Accelerated Diret-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Accelerated Direct-Entry Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Graduate programs

Important Information about Tuition and Fees

The rates provided are based on 2024-25 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 unforeseen 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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Tuition Rates
Campus/Cohort	Enrollment	Ohio	Metro	Non-Resident
Uptown/Clifton 2024-25 Cohort	Per Credit Hour	$583	$607	$1,222
	Per Full-time Term	$6,988	$7,288	$14,655
	Per Full-time Year	$13,976	$14,576	$29,310

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Additional Fees (per semester)
	Part Time	Full Time
Program Fee	$29	$338
NCLEX Review Course Fee*	$208.33	$208.33
Bloodborne Pathogen Insurance	$16	$16

*Starting sophomore year

RN to BSN Online Tuition & Fees

RN to BSN Online Program Tuition Rates
Enrollment	Ohio Resident	Non-Resident
Part Time (11 credits or fewer)	$583 per credit	$598 per credit
Full Time (12 credits or more)	$6,988 per semester	$7,170 per semester

Program Fees:

$29 per credit for part-time enrollment
$338 per semester for full-time enrollment

Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN Tuition & Fees

Pre-Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN Program Tuition Rates
Campus/Cohort	Enrollment	Ohio	Metro	Non-Resident
Uptown/Clifton 2024-25 Cohort	Per Credit Hour	$583	$607	$1,222
	Per Full-time Term	$6,988	$7,288	$14,655
	Per Full-time Year	$13,976	$14,576	$29,310

Program Fee:

$29 per credit (part time); $338 per semester (full time)

Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN Tuition & Fees

Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN Program Tuition Rates
Enrollment	Ohio Resident	Metro Resident (KY or IN)	Non-Resident
Part Time (9 credits or fewer)	$836 per credit	$861 per credit	$1,423 per credit
Full Time (10 credits or more)	$8,359 per semester	$8,609 per semester	$14,228 per semester

Metro and non-Ohio residents who move to Ohio pay in-state tuition rates once residency is officially established.

Accelerated Direct-Entry MSN Program Additional Fees (per semester)
	Part Time	Full Time
Program Fee	$29	$338
NCLEX Review Course Fee	$208.33	$208.33
Bloodborne Pathogen Insurance	$16	$16

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

These tuition rates apply to the following online programs:

Adult-Gero Primary Care NP (MSN and DNP)
Advanced Public Health Nursing (Certificate and DNP)
Family NP (MSN, Post-MSN Certificate and DNP)
Nurse Educator (Certificate and MSN)
Nurse Midwifery (MSN)
Occupational Health (DNP)
Post-MSN DNP
Psych-Mental Health (Post-MSN Certificate and DNP)
Systems Leadership (MSN and DNP)
Women's Health NP (MSN)

Online Graduate Nursing Programs Tuition Rates
Enrollment	Ohio Resident	Non-Resident
Part Time (9 credits or fewer)	$836 per credit	$851 per credit
Full Time (10 credits or more)	$8,359 per semester	$8,509 per semester

Online Learning Fee:

$57 per credit, capped at $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

On-Campus and Hybrid Graduate Nursing Programs Tuition Rates
Enrollment	Ohio Resident	Metro Resident (KY or IN)	Non-Resident
Part Time (9 credits or fewer)	$836 per credit	$861 per credit	$1,423 per credit
Full Time (10 credits or more)	$8,359 per semester	$8,609 per semester	$14,228 per semester