LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tuition and Fees1

Working Professional*

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 Credits1 120 120 120
Program Length (Full-Time)
10 semesters  10 semesters 10 semesters 
General Education Courses (per credit x 46 credits) $599 $599  
Core Courses (per credit x. 65 credits) (nursing & non-nursing2) $799 $799  
Tuition Cost Full-Time Status (12 to 18 credits)      $7,048 
3/4 Time Status (9 to 11 credits)      $5,850 
1/2 Time Status (6 to 8 credits)      $4,581 
Less than 1/2 Time Status (per credit if under 6 credits)
    $887 
Total Tuition Costs $79,489 $79,489 $64,490 
Registration Fee (refundable) $75  $75 $75 
Estimated Total Book Costs3 $4,902  $5,028 $5,028 
Estimated Total Book Shipping Cost3 $490 $503 $503 
Estimate for Uniforms Fee3 $130 $250 $250 
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees3 $2,345 $2,345 $2,345 
Technology Fee4 ($100 per semester) $1,000  $1,000 $1,000 

General Education Resource Fee5

$500 $500 $500 
Core Nursing Fee6      $15,000 

Estimated Total Program Costs

$88,931 $89,190 $89,191 

 

Indirect Costs

10 Month Academic Year7    
  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 

* Upon enrollment, students select Accelerated, Working Professional or Evening and Weekend, 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 Includes 9 transfer credits for LPN license.

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

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

4 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.

5 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.

6 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. 5 Core Nursing Semesters multiplied by $3,000 per Core Nursing Semester

7 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