{"id":16246,"date":"2026-03-06T12:53:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16246&#038;preview_id=16246"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:26:07","slug":"cost","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Estimated Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16246_e476d3-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16246_e476d3-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16246_e476d3-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16246_e476d3-8d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16246_e476d3-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16246_e476d3-8d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16246_e476d3-8d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16246_3edaf8-fe\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Costs listed are estimates only and are subject to change. Guidelines for the items will be covered in the nursing orientation session held during the summer after students are notified of acceptance. Student nurses will need specific supplies, uniforms, and accessories to participate in pre-clinical and clinical assignments. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from classes and clinical facilities. Students in the program must keep their immunizations and AHA BLS Provider CPR up-to-date while in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon successful completion of the program, students are responsible for the licensure fee as stipulated by the State Board of Nursing and the NCLEX registration fee. The college&nbsp;<strong>does not<\/strong>&nbsp;guarantee job placement upon completion of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/tuition\/\">tuition rates and fees site<\/a>. (Tuition rates below are as of Fall 2025 and subject to change.)<br><br><strong>Estimated In-State Tuition:<\/strong>&nbsp;$184.89 per credit hour&nbsp;<br><strong>Estimated Out-Of-State Tuition:<\/strong>&nbsp;$401.99 per credit hour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Item<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pre-Requisites<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">First Year<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Second Year<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tuition (In-State for 65 credits)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$2,218.68<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$4,992.03<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$4,807.14<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">$12,017.85<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nursing Resources<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">1,926.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">900.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">2,826.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Supplies (BP Cuff, Stethoscope, nursing totes, etc.)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">350.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">350.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Physical\/PPD\/Hepatitis B Vaccine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">300.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">75.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">375.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Background Check\/Urine-Drug Screening\/Clinical Tracking<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">180.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">99.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">279.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Uniforms\/Lab Coat\/Shoes, VWCC Uniform Patches<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">240.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">240.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Learning System Fees<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">332.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">332.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">664.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Membership in NSNA (Optional National Student Nurse Association for 2 years)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">35.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">40.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">75.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nursing School Pin (Based on selection &#8211; $50 and up)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">50.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">50.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nursing Board Application &amp; NCLEX Fee (non-refundable)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">450.00<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\">450.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>TOTAL<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>$2,218.68<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>$8,355.03<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>$6,753.14<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-right\" data-align=\"right\"><strong>$17,326.85<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuition fees are incurred according to credit hours enrolled in per semester. The total\u00a0<strong>estimated<\/strong>\u00a0tuition is based on the 65 college credits required for this curriculum. Tuition and book expenses for prerequisite courses which may be needed (such as Algebra I, Biology and Chemistry) or other developmental classes identified by placement test and taken prior to entry into the program<strong>\u00a0is not included<\/strong>\u00a0as it cannot be predetermined and varies by student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"technology-requirements\">Technology Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must have computers to access all learning resources required for purchase in the nursing program.&nbsp; Access to a laptop computer is encouraged.&nbsp; Students should also have access to a computer web camera to participate in some proctored testing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16246_d682b5-fe > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column16246_d682b5-fe > 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_0b7621-04 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_0b7621-04 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/\"><strong>Nursing Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_96ec75-30 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_96ec75-30 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_96ec75-30 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=3461&#038;returnto=2597\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_f8cd53-d1 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_f8cd53-d1 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_f8cd53-d1 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/NursingChecklist.pdf\"><strong>Admission Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_fcc14c-cc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_fcc14c-cc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_fcc14c-cc menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/apply-now\/\"><strong>Apply Now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_8ba624-d3 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_8ba624-d3 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_8ba624-d3 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_aa88da-35 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_aa88da-35 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_aa88da-35 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_d17c52-eb > 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