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.
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 health care 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.
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
When School Costs Amount / Example Beginning of program Advanced Deposit $500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition) Beginning of program Computer $900+
Campus Store >Beginning of program Uniform:
- 2 scrub tops: 1 red, 1 blue
- 1 bottom, khaki
$32
Flynn O'Hara Red Scrub Top >Beginning of program Shoes:
- 1 tennis shoe
- 1 white non-permeated
Beginning of program Stethoscope $74
Flynn O'Hara Stethoscope >Beginning of program Blood Pressure Cuff $29
Flynn O'Hara Blood Pressure Cuff >Beginning of program Watch $15+ Beginning of program Castle Branch (background check) $142 Beginning of program Physical & Immunizations Health Center Billing Fees > - Each Year Costs
When Item Amount Each Academic Year Health Insurance $2999/year*
Health Center Insurance Costs >* Students have the right to opt out
- Each Semester Costs
When Item Amount Each semester Textbooks Semester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)Each semester Housing/Food Amounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance > Semesters 2 through 4 Travel to clinicals (parking, driving, or public transit) Amounts will vary by student. Each semester Student Association Fee $3 per credit ($45 maximum) Each semester, for four semesters B.S. in Nursing Lab fee $300 Each semester, for four semesters B.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
When School Costs Amount / Example Beginning of program Advanced Deposit $500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition) Beginning of program Computer $900+
Campus Store >Beginning of program Required Equipment $35 - $65 depending on each student's needs Final semester R.N. - B.S.N. in Nursing, Portfolio Review fee $550 - Each Year Costs
When Item Amount Each Academic Year Health Insurance $2999/year*
Health Center Insurance Costs >* Students have the right to opt out
- Each Semester Costs
When Item Amount Each semester Textbooks Semester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)Each semester Housing/Food Amounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance > Each semester Student 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
When School Costs Amount / Example Beginning of program Advanced Deposit $500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition) Beginning of program Computer $900+
Campus Store >Beginning of program Complio (cost of physical, immunizations) $123 (only applicable for students in a clinical program)
Student Health Center: Billing and Fees >Beginning of program Required Equipment $35 - $650 depending on each student's needs When enrolled in NURS 6264 Healthcare Quality Materials Fee $200 - Each Year Costs
When Item Amount Each Academic Year Health 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 program OSCE & CLASI travel to GW SON campus in Ashburn, VA Travel expenses will vary for each student - Each Semester Costs
When Item Amount Each semester Textbooks Semester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)Each semester Housing/Food Amounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance > Each semester when taking a clinical course Travel to clinicals (parking, driving, or public transit) Amounts will vary by student. Each semester Student 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
When School Costs Amount / Example Beginning of program Advanced Deposit $500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition) Beginning of program Computer $900+
Campus Store >Beginning of program Complio (cost of physical, immunizations) $123 (only applicable for students in a clinical program)
Student Health Center: Billing and Fees >Beginning of program Required Equipment $35 - $650 depending on each student's needs Only if enrolling in NURS 6264 Healthcare Quality Materials Fee (NURS 6264) $200 - Each Year Costs
When Item Amount Each Academic Year Health Insurance $2999/year*
Health Center Insurance Costs >* Students may voluntarily enroll in the GW Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if interested
- Each Semester Costs
When Item Amount Each semester Textbooks Semester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)Each semester Housing/Food Amounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance > Each semester when taking a clinical course Travel to clinicals (parking, driving, or public transit) Amounts will vary by student. Each semester Student 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 Graduate 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
When School Costs Amount / Example Beginning of program Advanced Deposit $500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition) Beginning of program Computer $900+
Campus Store >Beginning of program Required Equipment $35 - $650 depending on each student's needs Only if enrolling in NURS 6264 as an elective Healthcare Quality Materials Fee (NURS 6264 $200 - Each Year Costs
When Item Amount Each Academic Year Health 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, VA Travel expenses will vary for each student - Each Semester Costs
When Item Amount Each semester Textbooks Semester 1: ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 total)Each semester Housing/Food Amounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance > Each semester Student 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
When Item Amount / Notes Beginning of program Advanced Deposit $500 (charged to each entering student & applied towards the cost of tuition) Beginning of program Computer $900+
Campus Bookstore >Beginning of program Complio (cost of physical, immunizations) $123
Student Health Center Billing & Fees >Only applicable for students in a clinical program
Beginning of program Required Equipment $35 - $650 depending on each student's needs - Each Year Costs
When Item Example Each Academic Year Health 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, VA Travel expenses will vary for each student - Each Semester Costs
When Item Example Each semester Textbooks Semester 1 ~$765
(assuming a similar cost all 4 semesters = $3,062 for all 4 semesters)Each semester Housing/Food Amounts will vary by student. Learn how to estimate your total cost of attendance > Each semester when taking a clinical course Travel to clinicals (parking, driving or public transportation) Travel expenses will vary for each student Each semester Student 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 Graduate Clinical Program: Clinical Learning & Skills Intensive (CLASI) Fee $300 per course