Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP-LEADERSHIP)
2026-2027 Academic Year
DNP-LEADERSHIP
- All budgets are estimated costs, based on full-time enrollment and subject to change.
- The budget is for the student and educational expenses during the period of enrollment only.
- $1,138 per credit hour – $1,061 clinical fees per term
| Tuition & Fees | First Year
17 units |
Second Year
13 units |
| Tuition | 19,346 | 14,794 |
| Clinical Fees | 2,122 | 2,122 |
| Student Body Fees | 40 | 40 |
| Graduation Fees | 0 | 475 |
| Student Service Fee | 978 | 978 |
| Health Insurance | 5,374 | 5,374 |
| Estimated Total Tuition and Fees | 27,860 | 23,783 |
| Budget Items | First Year | Second Year |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | 4,128 | 3,929 |
| Living Expenses | 33,220 | 33,220 |
| Personal Expenses | 7,744 | 7,744 |
| Transportation | 9,724 | 9,724 |
| Computer/iPad Expense | 2,000 | N/A |
| Loan Fees | First Year | Second Year |
| Direct Unsubsidized Loan Fees | 530 | 530 |
| Grad PLUS Loan Fees | 3,382 | 3,382 |
The average indebtedness for the WesternU Doctor of Nursing Practice program for the last 4 years:
| 2021 Graduates | $53,698 |
| 2022 Graduates | $84,990 |
| 2024 Graduates | $68,405 |
| 2025 Graduates | $94,876 |
This was based on graduates that had WesternU debt.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program has three disbursements per academic year. One disbursement in the fall before school starts, one in the spring and one in the summer.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships
Western University of Health Sciences provides financial support to recruit and retain outstanding students. No one should think that higher education is beyond his or her reach simply because of cost. With the help of federal, state, institutional and private funded scholarships and awards, students can achieve their educational goals for the future. Many WesternU colleges and programs offer incoming students recruitment scholarships based on the strength of a student’s admissions application and interview as well as their contributions to the community. A separate application is not required. When a student is accepted into the program and selected for a scholarship, the offer will be made at the same time that the admissions offer is made.