Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tuition and Fees

Evening and Weekend*

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

(Prior to Fall I 2024)

Bachelor of Science

(Starting Fall I 2024)

Bachelor of Science

(Starting Fall 2 2024

Total Program Credits 120 120 120 
Program Length (Full-Time)
9 semesters 9 semesters 9 semesters 
General Education Courses (per credit x 46 credits) $599 $599   
Core Courses (per credit x. 74 credits) (nursing & non-nursing1) $799  $799  
Tuition Cost Full-Time Status (12 to 18 credits)      $8,300 
3/4 Time Status (9 to 11 credits)      $6,889 
1/2 Time Status (6 to 8 credits)      $5,395 
Less than 1/2 Time Status (per credit if under 6 credits)      $988 
Total Tuition Costs $86,680 $86,680 $71,878 
Registration Fee (refundable) $75 $75 $75 
Estimated Total Book Costs2 $5,161 $5,212 $5,212 
Estimated Total Book Shipping Cost2 $516 $521 $521 
Estimate for Uniforms Fee2 $130 $250 $250 
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees2 $2,345 $2,345  $2,345  
Technology Fee3 ($100 per semester) $900 $900  $900  

General Education Resource Fee4

$500 $500 $500 
Core Nursing Fee5      $15,000 

Estimated Total Program Costs

$96,307 $96,483 $96,681 

 

Indirect Costs

10 Month Academic Year6    
   Prior to Fall I 2024 Starting Fall I 2024 
with parents off campus with parents off campus
Federal Student Loan Fees  $100  $100  $100 $100 
Course Materials (Personal Electronic Device-1st year only)
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000  $1,000 
Living Expenses (Food & Housing) $2,980 $9,920 $3,120 $10,410
Transportation $2,060 $2,060 $2,160 $2,160 
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $6,740 $6,740 $7,070  $7,070
Total $12,880 $19,820 $13,450 $20,740

Which will determine the pace at which students complete their degree. In most cases, students that select Accelerated will attempt two courses per term, and students that select Working Professional will attempt one course a term.

1 Non-nursing core includes PATH 370 and PHIL 434.

2 The Estimated Book, Uniform, and Supply fees reflect the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price totals compiled in January 2022 and are subject to change.

3 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.

4 The General Education Resource Fee includes costs associated with ATI Smart Prep materials.  The General Education Resource Fee will be waived for Active Duty, Active Duty Spouse, Reserve, Reserve Spouse, Veterans, Veteran Spouse, Department of Defense employees, dependents utilizing parent's veteran's education benefits, and Veterans Affairs employees.

5 The Core Nursing Fee will be billed each semester in which Core Nursing courses are scheduled and covers costs associated with background checks and drug screenings; the operation of equipment for Simulation, Technology, including but not limited to the establishment, scheduling, coordination, site visits, on-going management, and other expenses related to clinical activities. 6 Core Nursing Semesters multiplied by $2,500 per Core Nursing Semester

6 The purpose of the Cost of Attendance (COA) is to provide students and families with an estimated cost to attend West Coast University. The COA includes both direct and indirect cost estimates. Direct costs are paid directly to West Coast University and are shown separately for each program. Indirect costs are not paid to West Coast University and are estimates students may use to budget expenses they may incur while attending school. While actual indirect costs may vary, West Coast University estimates these amounts based on the number of months in an academic year and whether students will live with parents or off campus.

Note 1: Students who wish to take Challenge Exams will be subject to a fee of $100 for each Challenge exam. Please see the campus Bursar Office for a full price listing.

Note 2: Course Audits - If a course(s) is being audited. credits for these courses will be included for the student's schedule status for billing, based on the schedule statuses and amounts shown above. Pre-licensure Nursing students should refer to the program's Dismissal Policy for information surrounding course auditing. Students enrolled less than 1/2-Time are billed by the credit hour.1