The information below comprehensively summarize the primary expenses students can anticipate throughout the BSN to DNP program. It is important to note that these figures are estimates and are subject to change. Additionally, it is crucial to recognize that this list is not exhaustive, as additional expenses may be incurred based on a student’s participation in extracurricular activities, academic pursuits, professional affiliations, and school-sponsored events.
Pre-Enrollment
(After admission but before classes start.)
- $200 Admission deposit. Applied to first semester tuition.
- $36 Compliance Requirement- Exxat Approve – Health Compliance.
Annual fee. - $29 Compliance Requirement- Universal – Drug Test
- $73 Compliance Requirement- Universal – Background Check
- $50-65 +tax Compliance Requirement- DTIS or PrintScan – Fingerprinting
- $108 (as applicable) Compliance Requirement- NY Background Check (only applicable to students who lived in NY within the last 7 years)
- Varies (as applicable) Compliance Requirement- International Background Check
- $55-65 CPR Certification
- $15 GATORONE Card
- $5 A service fee is assessed every fall and spring semester
- $15 Non-Wireless Headphones
- $40 Laptop Privacy Screen
- $3,039 (annual – if needed) 2025-2026 Student Health Insurance through UnitedHealthcare Student Resources (UHCSR). Coverage varies. Students may submit a waiver if they already have health insurance. For more information, you may visit: UF Health Compliance Office.
Once Enrolled in the Program
- Tuition cost per credit hour: 75-76 credits total with the exception of the Dual Peds track which is 93 credits
- $530.69 (Florida resident)
- $1,327.88 (Non-Florida resident)
- $150 Clinical Tracking: Exxat PRISM – Education management system.
- $3,800-4,400 Textbooks: Required and recommended textbooks for program.
- $400 Equipment Kits: Clinical supplies required for the Nursing program. Applies to the Adult Gerontology NP, Family and Pediatric NP tracks.
- $1,300 ($504 + additional fees vary per track) Course related Services & Software; Simulation/Lab: Additional fees apply per specialty tracks:
- AGNP $365
- FNP $274
- Peds PC $282
- Peds AC $346
- PMHNP $150
- $300-500* Varies due to Florida location: Travel expenses: To clinical sites and other school-related events; Campus visits (Orientation & other visits).
- $150 Doctoral Regalia Rental Graduation expenses: Cap, and gown, etc.