Tuition at GW Nursing
Tuition at GW Nursing

Tuition at GW Nursing


The George Washington University School of Nursing is happy to provide information on program tuition costs, estimated program fees, and out-of-pocket expenses to help students better manage their financial obligations prior to enrollment. We are also continuously striving to expand scholarship opportunities and form partnerships to enhance the value of our students’ education.

 

Scholarships

A number of scholarships are available to our students and we have awarded more than $1 million in scholarships funded by strategic partners in the past academic year.

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Partnerships

We take pride in our many flourishing partnerships and collaborations. A wide array of opportunities are available for our students through local, national, and international healthcare partners.

Guaranteed Admissions

We negotiate guaranteed admissions agreements for students who obtain an ADN at select community colleges in the area and are interested in furthering their education at GW Nursing.

 

  

Tuition Discounts

At the GW School of Nursing, we are committed to providing a valuable educational experience for our students. We strive to reduce their financial burdens by offering tuition discounts

 

  

cost breakdown

Tuition rates for both graduate and undergraduate programs can be found on the Student Accounts Office webpage. Your actual costs may vary depending on the semester you begin the program. Tuition and fees are assessed annually.

Other program costs might include books, certified background checks, certified drug testing and health insurance. These costs are variable and subject to change.

Below is an estimate of the cost of attendance for each program. Use these estimated costs to determine how much money you’ll need to attend GW Nursing and how much aid you may require to help achieve that goal.

 

Accelerated BSN Program Costs

Total Tuition Cost: $84,000
Cost Per Semester: $21,000
Tuition Per Credit: $1,400

One Time Costs
WhenSchool CostsAmount / Example
Beginning of programAdvanced Deposit$500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition)
Beginning of programComputer$900+
Campus Store >
Beginning of program

Uniform:

  • 2 scrub tops: 1 red, 1 blue
  • 1 bottom, khaki

$32
Flynn O'Hara Red Scrub Top >

$32
Flynn O'Hara Navy Scrub Top >

$23
Flynn O'Hara Khaki Scrub Pants >

Beginning of program

Shoes:

  • 1 tennis shoe
  • 1 white non-permeated

$68
Skechers Lace Up Sneakers >

$60+
White Nursing Shoe >

Beginning of programStethoscope$74
Flynn O'Hara Stethoscope >
Beginning of programBlood Pressure Cuff$29
Flynn O'Hara Blood Pressure Cuff >
Beginning of programWatch$15+
Beginning of programCastle Branch (background check)$142
Beginning of programPhysical & ImmunizationsHealth Center Billing Fees >

 

Each Year Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each Academic YearHealth Insurance

$2999/year*
Health Center Insurance Costs >

* Students have the right to opt out

 

Each Semester Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each semesterTextbooksSemester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)
Each semesterHousing/FoodAmounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance >
Semesters 2 through 4Travel to clinicals (parking, driving, or public transit)Amounts will  vary by student.
Each semesterStudent Association Fee$3 per credit ($45 maximum)
Each semester, for four semestersB.S. in Nursing Lab fee$300
Each semester, for four semestersB.S. in Nursing, NCLEX review fee$250

RN to BSN Program Costs

Total Tuition Cost: $15,670
Tuition Per Semester: $4,320
Tuition Per Credit: $720

One Time Costs
WhenSchool CostsAmount / Example
Beginning of programAdvanced Deposit$500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition)
Beginning of programComputer$900+
Campus Store >
Beginning of programRequired Equipment$35 - $65 depending on each student's needs
Final semesterR.N. - B.S.N. in Nursing, Portfolio Review fee$550

 

Each Year Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each Academic YearHealth Insurance

$2999/year*
Health Center Insurance Costs >

* Students have the right to opt out

 

Each Semester Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each semesterTextbooksSemester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)
Each semesterHousing/FoodAmounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance >
Each semesterStudent Association Fee$3 per credit ($45 maximum)

MSN Program Costs

Total Tuition Cost: $73,440
Cost Per Semester: $9,180
Cost Per Credit: $1,530
*Based on 48 credit program and approximately 6 credits a semester

One Time Costs
WhenSchool CostsAmount / Example
Beginning of programAdvanced Deposit$500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition)
Beginning of programComputer$900+
Campus Store >
Beginning of programComplio (cost of physical, immunizations)$123 (only applicable for students in a clinical program)
Student Health Center: Billing and Fees >
Beginning of programRequired Equipment$35 - $650 depending on each student's needs
When enrolled in NURS 6264Healthcare Quality Materials Fee$200

 

Each Year Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each Academic YearHealth Insurance

$2999/year
Health Center Insurance Costs >

Students may voluntarily enroll in the GW Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if interested

Up to twice per year when in a clinical programOSCE & CLASI travel to GW SON campus in Ashburn, VATravel expenses will vary for each student

 

Each Semester Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each semesterTextbooksSemester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)
Each semesterHousing/FoodAmounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance >
Each semester when taking a clinical courseTravel to clinicals (parking, driving, or public transit)Amounts will  vary by student.
Each semesterStudent Association Fee$3 per credit ($45 maximum)
Each semester when taking an applicable course: NURS 6225, 6229, 6231, 6251, 6232, 6252, 6235, 6236, 6237 (Review program planning sheet to assess when registration in these courses would occur)Graduate Clinical Program Simulation Fee$300 per course
Each semester when taking an applicable course: NURS 6224, 6230, 6250, 6235 (Review program planning sheet to assess when registration in these courses would occur)Graduate Clinical Program: Clinical Learning & Skills Intensive (CLASI) Fee$300 per course

DNP Program Costs

Total Tuition Cost: $110,160
Tuition Per Semester: $9,180
Tuition Per Credit: $1,530
*Based on 72 credit program and approximately 6 credits a semester

One Time Costs
WhenSchool CostsAmount / Example
Beginning of programAdvanced Deposit$500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition)
Beginning of programComputer$900+
Campus Store >
Beginning of programComplio (cost of physical, immunizations)$123 (only applicable for students in a clinical program)
Student Health Center: Billing and Fees > 
Beginning of programRequired Equipment$35 - $650 depending on each student's needs
Only if enrolling in NURS 6264Healthcare Quality Materials Fee (NURS 6264)$200

 

Each Year Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each Academic YearHealth Insurance

$2999/year*
Health Center Insurance Costs >

* Students may voluntarily enroll in the GW Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if interested

 

Each Semester Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each semesterTextbooksSemester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)
Each semesterHousing/FoodAmounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance >
Each semester when taking a clinical courseTravel to clinicals (parking, driving, or public transit)Amounts will  vary by student.
Each semesterStudent Association Fee$3 per credit ($45 maximum)
Each semester when taking an applicable course: NURS 6225, 6229, 6231, 6251, 6232, 6252, 6235, 6236, 6237. Review program planning sheet to assess when registration in these courses would occur.Graduate Clinical Program Simulation Fee$300 per course
Each semester when taking an applicable course: NURS 6224, 6230, 6250, 6235Graduate Clinical Program: Clinical Learning & Skills Intensive (CLASI) Fee$300 per course

PhD Program Costs

Total Tuition Cost: $87,210
Tuition Per Semester: $13,770
Tuition Per Credit: $1,530
*Based on 57 credit program and approximately 9 credits a semester

One Time Costs
WhenSchool CostsAmount / Example
Beginning of programAdvanced Deposit$500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition)
Beginning of programComputer$900+
Campus Store >
Beginning of programRequired Equipment$35 - $650 depending on each student's needs
Only if enrolling in NURS 6264 as an electiveHealthcare Quality Materials Fee (NURS 6264$200

 

Each Year Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each Academic YearHealth Insurance

$2999/year
Health Center Insurance Costs >

Students may voluntarily enroll in the GW Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if interested

Each Academic Year (up to four times a year once in dissertation)Phd Weekend Intensives travel to GW SON campus in Ashburn, VATravel expenses will vary for each student

 

Each Semester Costs
WhenItemAmount
Each semesterTextbooksSemester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)
Each semesterHousing/FoodAmounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance >
Each semesterStudent Association Fee$3 per credit ($45 maximum)

Certificate Program Costs

Total Tuition Cost: $26,010
Tuition Per Semester: $6,120
Tuition Per Credit: $1,530
*Based on 17 credit program and approximately 4 credits a semester

One Time Costs
WhenItemAmount / Notes
Beginning of programAdvanced Deposit$500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition)
Beginning of programComputer$900+
Campus Bookstore >
Beginning of programComplio (cost of physical, immunizations)

$123
Student Health Center Billing & Fees >

Only applicable for students in a clinical program

Beginning of programRequired Equipment$35 - $650 depending on each student's needs

 

Each Year Costs
WhenItemExample
Each Academic YearHealth Insurance

$2999/year
Health Center Insurance Costs >

Students may voluntarily enroll in the GW Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if interested

Each Academic Year (up to twice per year when in a clinical program)OSCE & CLASI travel to GW SON campus in Ashburn, VATravel expenses will vary for each student

 

Each Semester Costs
WhenItemExample
Each semesterTextbooksSemester 1 ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters =  $3,062 for all 4 semesters)
Each semesterHousing/FoodAmounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance >
Each semester when taking a clinical courseTravel to clinicals (parking, driving or public transportation)Travel expenses will vary for each student
Each semesterStudent Association Fee$3 per credit ($45 maximum)
Each semester when taking an applicable course: NURS 6225, 6229, 6231, 6251, 6232, 6252, 6235, 6236, 6237. Review program planning sheet to assess when registration in these courses would occur.Graduate Clinical Program Simulation Fee$300 per course
Each semester when taking an applicable course: NURS 6224, 6230, 6250, 6235Graduate Clinical Program: Clinical Learning & Skills Intensive (CLASI) Fee$300 per course