Estimated Cost

This is an estimate of some expenses associated once a student is accepted into the transition program and may not be limited to the items listed. The estimated (in-state) tuition cost provided is for the credits outlined as needed in the course listing for summer, fall, and spring.

It is recommended that students complete general education courses (e.g. BIO 150, PHI 220, and specified NSG Elective) prior to summer. A student who has not taken all the general education requirements prior to summer must take them according to program requirements (e.g. BIO 150 must be completed in summer, if not done prior to).

This estimate does not include any expenses for the prerequisite courses or any developmental courses identified. Prior completion of prerequisite and general education courses vary with each applicant. A full evaluation of the application material (including transcripts and placement testing) can assist the applicant and advisor to determine what classes will be needed.

The Virginia Western nursing program is required to have specific documentation on each student in our program before they may participate in clinical assignments. This includes but is not limited to a physical exam and immunity record by vaccination history/positive titers. Negative urine drug screen and background check without positive findings or as accepted by the clinical agency is required. An independent company does “clinical tracking” to verify and process this documentation, and details are covered during orientation. Any expenses incurred to complete or update these will be the responsibility of the student. No estimate is given in the table provided as necessity cannot be pre-determined for these items and will vary by individual. Current American Health Assoc. BLS Provider CPR is required while in the nursing program.

Students accepted to into the LPN to Nursing AAS bridge program must maintain a current and unencumbered LPN license through program graduation.  The cost to maintain LPN licensure is set by the Virginia Board of Nursing and is an additional student expense not detailed in the estimated program costs.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to make application to the Board of Nursing to take the licensing exam (NCLEX-RN). Fees for application and exam are the applicant’s responsibility. Application information is discussed near the end of the program. The college (Virginia Western) does not guarantee job placement upon completion of the program.

Tuition is estimated in the table below based off the following criteria. For more accurate information please visit the tuition rates and fees site.

The cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs a student may have while at Virginia Western. Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid.

(Tuition rates below are as of Fall 2025 and subject to change.)

Estimated In-State Tuition: $184.89 per credit hour 
Estimated Out-Of-State Tuition: $401.99 per credit hour

Item	Summer	Fall/Spring	Total
Tuition (In-State) varies based on credit hours	$2,218.68	$4,807.14	$7,025.82
Nursing Textbooks only	1,200.00	600.00	1,800.00
Virtual Simulation Resources	135.00	166.00	301.00
Learning System Fee (Kaplan)	170.00	340.00	510.00
Background Check/Urine-Drug Screen/Clinical Tracking	130.00		130.00
Uniforms/Lab Coat/Shoes, VWCC Uniform Patches	200.00		200.00
Nursing School Pin (Based on selection – $50 and up)		50.00	50.00
Nursing Board Application & NCLEX Fee (non-refundable)		450.00	450.00
TOTAL	$4,053.68	$6,413.14	$10,466.82

NOTE: Cost does not include the tuition for prerequisite courses (Chemistry-High School level, BIO 141/142, ENG 111, PSY 230 and SDV. SDV – two credits can be satisfied with final completion of LPN program and confirmed by final official transcript. Prerequisite tuition cost (CHM 5, BIO 141/142, ENG 111, PSY 230) 18 credits is $3,328.02.