Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance is subject to change.

Nursing Program Cost Information Beginning 2027 

Program
Residency
Total Cost
Acceptance Fee
Remaining Balance
Cost per Semester (4 semesters)
Wichita Campus Resident $29,900 $100.00* $29,800 $7450.00
Wichita Campus Non-Resident $52,200 $100.00* $51,950 $12.987.50
WSU-KSU Pathway Program, Manhattan campus All students $32,500 $500.00* $32,250 $8000.00

*The acceptance fee is non-refundable and will be applied to the total program cost once enrolled in nursing courses

Tuition and Fee Costs for Extended Enrollment (greater than 4 semesters)

The program is designed to be completed in four semesters. Students who need to repeat courses and extend beyond this timeframe will

Nursing Program Costs Fall 2026

A full breakdown of tuition and fees can be viewed at the Comprehensive Fee Schedule webpage

Additional Costs All Students Should Expect (Not Included in Tuition and Fees)

Many of these costs are paid out of pocket, meaning they are not billed through the WSU billing system. All students are encouraged to review their individual WSU bills to determine the cost break down. 

Item Cost
Project Concert  $122.00/year
Project Concert Practicum Requirement Validation $50.00/student
KAPLAN NCLEX Prep (for graduating classes Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Fall 2026 only) $165/semester
WSU Nursing Badge (one badge required) $10.00/badge
Stethoscope - adult with a bell and diaphragm, any color $25.00 to $300.00
Uniform (one set required)  $75.00 - $200.00
Shoes - closed toes, closed heel, non-slip, any color varies
Elsevier Complete Bundle (starting Fall 2025 for new cohorts) $847.50/semester
Laptop – Windows or Mac (iPad and Chromebook not compatible) varies
Make-up Examination Fee (as required) $20.00/exam
Health Insurance Varies
Physical and Immunizations Varies
Background check $73.00
OHSA training $21.00

HIPAA training

$19.00

Drug Screening Panel

$48.00

Licensure Fee for Kansas

$100.00 (Single-state)/

$125.00 (multi-state) 

Fingerprinting & KBI Background Check for Kansas License

$80.00

NCLEX Registration Fee

$200

WSU-KSU Pathway Only – Student Fee (paid by scholarship for all students)

$489.24 per semester