2025-2026 Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial assistance available to a student in one academic year. The COA is determined using each student’s enrollment and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). Tuition is based upon enrollment of 9 credits.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
|
Budget Item |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
Tuition |
$16,668 |
$29,574 |
|
Mandatory University Fees* |
$6,862 |
$6,862 |
|
Mandatory Program Fees** |
$1,108*** |
$1,108*** |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment |
$1,265 |
$1,265 |
|
Living Expenses |
$26,550 |
$26,550 |
|
Transportation |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
|
Federal Direct Loan Fees |
$1,772 |
$2,342 |
|
Total |
$57,425 |
$70,901 |
*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Matriculation fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).
**Includes: Academic & Career Success fee, Clinical/Practicum fee, Curriculum Technology fee, Nursing Infrastructure fee, DNP Technology fee, Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee.
***Amount only includes the base program fees listed above. Clinical & Simulation Lab fees (charged per credit) and DNP Skills Immersion fees (charged per course) will be actualized and added to the COA based on each student's specialty and enrollment.
DNP Shady Grove
|
Budget Item |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
Tuition |
$16,668 |
$29,574 |
|
Mandatory University Fees* |
$5,765 |
$5,765 |
|
Mandatory Program Fees** |
$1,108*** |
$1,108*** |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment |
$1,265 |
$1,265 |
|
Living Expenses |
$26,550 |
$26,550 |
|
Transportation |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
|
Federal Direct Loan Fees |
$1,689 |
$2,258 |
|
Total |
$56,445 |
$68,920 |
*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Matriculation fee, Student Accident Insurance fee, and Student Health Insurance fee (student may waive if they have other comparable coverage).
**Includes: Academic & Career Success fee, Clinical/Practicum fee, Curriculum Technology fee, Nursing Infrastructure fee, DNP Technology fee, Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee.
***Amount only includes the base program fees listed above. Clinical & Simulation Lab fees (charged per credit) and DNP Skills Immersion fees (charged per course) will be actualized and added to the COA based on each student's specialty and enrollment.
Sample Financial Aid Offer
Students in the DNP program who have a valid FAFSA on file are awarded up to their full cost of attendance. Below is an example of a typical aid offer.
| Award Type | Source | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Direct Loan Unsubsidized | Federal | $20,500 |
| Federal Direct Grad PLUS | Federal | Cost of Attendance minus all other aid |