Tuition and Fees - Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice
Tuition and Fee General Information
Paying for college is a big financial commitment. At Ohio State, the credentials you earn will be from one of the top public universities in the country, and earning your credential online makes it a great value, as well as a great investment in your future.
Tuition varies by program and the number of credits you’re enrolled in. Find tuition rates on the registrar’s website.
Online Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice
The tables below estimate the total cost for the completion of the program. Total cost estimates account for tuition, fees, course materials, and one-time fees for students beginning a program during the 2023-2024 academic year. Estimates do not include financial aid, scholarships, or grants.
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Estimates are based on the expenses typical of a Doctor of Nursing Practice student. Actual costs may vary. For more information on the courses and curriculum, visit the department's website or request more information.
Estimated Total Cost of Completion
Post-Master's DNP, 36 Credits in 5 Semesters | Estimated Total Cost of Completion
RESIDENCY | TOTAL COST | PER SEMESTER |
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Ohio Residents | $42,975.06 | $6,082.90 - $9,558.64 |
Non-Residents | $43,975.06 | $6,282.90 - $9,758.64 |
Tuition and Fees
Instructional Fees | $972.50 per credit hour |
General Fees | $29.88 per credit hour |
Program Fees | $156.20 per credit hour |
Nursing Distance Learning Fees | $190 per semester |
Distance Learning Fees | $100 per semester |
Non-Resident Surcharge | $200 per semester |
Additional Program Costs
Application Fee | $60 one-time fee ($70 for international students) |
Textbooks & Course Materials |
$3,085 (may vary) |
RN Licensure * | $68.50 - $78.50 one-time fee |
National APRN Certificate ** | $200 - $395 |
Immunizations *** | $865 one-time fee |
Background Check | $62 one-time fee |
Drug Screen **** | $35 - $100 one-time fee |
CPR BLS Certification | $50 (renewed every two years) |
Equipment Fees |
$25 one-time fee (headset) |
Estimated Cost Based on Alternative Program Completion Pathways
Post-Master's DNP, 36 Credits in 8 Semesters | Estimated Total Cost of Completion
RESIDENCY | TOTAL COST | PER SEMESTER |
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Ohio Residents | $48,479.38 | $3,765.74 - $7,241.48 |
Non-Residents | $50,079.38 | $3,965.74 - $7,441.48 |
*Cost of RN license based on Ohio Board of Nursing requirements. Renewal of license occurs biannually. Cost and renewal process dependent upon each state's Board of Nursing.
**National APRN certification required for Clinical Expert track. Cost of certification and renewal dependent upon certifying body.
***Total may vary based on a student's health insurance coverage. Students must complete Flu and TB test annually.
****The College of Nursing pays for any drug screen completed at Ohio State's Student Health Center.