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, program, enrollment and residency classification (Resident or Non-Resident). Tuition is based upon enrollment of fourteen (14) credits for Entry Into Nursing (MSN) and six (6) credits for MS programs.
Entry Into Nursing - MSN
|
Budget Item |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
Tuition |
$25,928 |
$46,004 |
|
Mandatory University Fees* |
$6,862 |
$6,862 |
|
Mandatory Program Fees** |
$6,760 |
$6,760 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment |
$3,215 |
$3,215 |
|
Living Expenses |
$26,550 |
$26,550 |
|
Transportation |
$2,400 |
$2,400 |
|
Federal Direct Loan Fees |
$2,481 |
$3,367 |
|
Total |
$74,196 |
$95,158 |
*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: Education Assessment fee, Academic & Career Success fee, Clinical Practicum fee, Curriculum Technology fee, Clinical & Simulation Lab fee, Nursing Infrastructure fee, MSN-E Exam fee, Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee
Nursing - MS
|
Budget Item |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
Tuition |
$11,112 |
$19,716 |
|
Mandatory University Fees* |
$549 |
$549 |
|
Mandatory Program Fees** |
$1,632 |
$1,632 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment |
$2,415 |
$2,415 |
|
Living Expenses |
$26,550 |
$26,550 |
|
Transportation |
$2,400 |
$2,400 |
|
Federal Direct Loan Fees |
$1,286 |
$1,666 |
|
Total |
$45,944 |
$54,928 |
*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, UMB Shuttle fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Campus Center Infrastructure fee, Matriculation fee, and Student Accident Insurance fee
**Includes: Academic & Career Success fee, Clinical Practicum fee, Curriculum Technology fee, Clinical & Simulation Lab fee, Nursing Infrastructure fee, Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee
Online Nursing - MS
|
Budget Item |
Resident |
Non-Resident |
|
Tuition |
$11,112 |
$19,716 |
|
Mandatory University Fees* |
$549 |
$549 |
|
Mandatory Program Fees** |
$1,632 |
$1,632 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment |
$1,208 |
$1,208 |
|
Living Expenses |
$26,550 |
$26,550 |
|
Transportation |
$500 |
$500 |
|
Federal Direct Loan Fees |
$1,149 |
$1,529 |
|
Total |
$42,700 |
$51,684 |
*Includes: Technology fee, Student Government Association fee, Student Activities fee, Student Services fee, Matriculation fee, and Student Accident Insurance fee
**Includes: Academic & Career Success fee, Clinical Practicum fee, Curriculum Technology fee, Clinical & Simulation Lab fee, Nursing Infrastructure fee, Liability/Malpractice Insurance fee
Sample Financial Aid Offer
Students in the Nursing Graduate programs 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 Loan | Federal | Cost of Attendance minus all other aid |