Fees
Below is a comprehensive list of tuition and fees associated with your program of interest. If you have any questions, please contact the admissions team at nursingadmissions@sandiego.edu or join us for our weekly Ask Admissions Live Event.
Please note that tuition and fees are subject to change. For the most current information, visit Graduate and Doctoral Educational Cost.
$55
Application Fee*
One-time, non-refundable
*MEPN: $85
$500
Enrollment Deposit*
Non-refundable and applied to tuition
*MEPN: $1000
Varies
2026-27 Tuition
See program information below
Please visit the Graduate and Doctoral Educational Cost page for a breakdown of associated fees.
As you plan for graduate school, be sure to consider expected costs for books and supplies, food and housing, transportation, and other personal expenses. Below is a high-end estimate of these additional costs for one year of attendance, based on averages across all graduate programs.
Actual expenses will vary depending on your program and your personal choices related to housing, transportation, and lifestyle.
Note: All tuition and fees are subject to change.
| Expense | High Estimate |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Housing in San Diego | $22,166 |
| Personal Expenses/Miscellaneous | $5,052 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PHD)
| Program | Units | Estimated Tuition ($1,950 per unit) |
|---|---|---|
| MSN to PHD | 48 | $93,600 |
| BSN to PHD Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist | 80 | $156,000 |
Doctor of Nursing (DNP)
MSN to DNP
| Program | Units | Estimated Tuition ($1,950 per unit) |
|---|---|---|
| MSN to DNP | 34 | $66,300 |
BSN to DNP
| Program | Units | Estimated Tuition ($1,950 per unit) |
|---|---|---|
| BSN to DNP Family Nurse Practitioner | 78 | $152,100 |
| BSN to DNP Dual Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Family Nurse Practitioner | 82 | $159,900 |
| BSN to DNP Dual Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Family Nurse Practitioner | 81 | $157,950 |
| BSN to DNP Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 78 | $152,100 |
| BSN to DNP Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist | 73 | $142,350 |
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
| Program | Units | Estimated Tuition ($1,900 per unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist | 45 | $85,500 |
| Dual Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner/Family Nurse Practitioner | 56 | $106,400 |
| Dual Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Family Nurse Practitioner | 57 | $108,300 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 53 | $100,700 |
| Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 53 | $100,700 |
| Master's Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) | 58 | $110,200 |
Master of Science (MS)
| Program | Units | Estimated Tuition ($1,820per unit on campus) |
|---|---|---|
| MS in Healthcare Informatics (On-Campus) | 36 | $65,520 |
| MS in Healthcare Informatics (Online) — offered through a partnership with USD's Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) | 30 | $29,850 |
Post-Graduate Certificate
| Program | Units | Estimated Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 31 | $46,500 |
| Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | 31 | $46,500 |
| Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist | 25 | $26,250 |
| Nursing Education | 13 | $7,800 |
| Conflict Resolution for Health Care Professionals | 9 |
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