Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost of attendance is subject to change.
Academic Year 2025-2026
Estimated cost of attendance for Pre-Licensure BSN Programs (Wichita and Manhattan Campuses)
| Credit Hours | Resident (tution and fees) | Shocker Select, Midwest Student Exchange, and Global Select Qualifiers (Tuition and fees) | Non-Resident (Tuition and Fees) | WSU-KSU pathway (tuition) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th semester (fall or spring) |
15 | $5,982 | $7930.35 | 11,316.00 | $8,000 |
| 6th semester (fall or spring) |
15 | $5,954 | $7,902.35 | $11,288.45 | $8,000 |
| 7th semester (fall and spring) |
12 | $5,044.47 | $6,603.15 | $9,312.03 | $8,000 |
| 8th semester (fall or spring) |
12 | $4,800.47 | $6,359.15 | $9,068.03 | $8,000 |
A full breakdown of tuition and fees can be viewed at the Comprehensive Fee Schedule webpage
Other Costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Project Concert | $122.00/year |
| Project Concert Practicum Requirement Validation | $50.00/student |
| KAPLAN NCLEX Prep (for graduating classes Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Fall 2026 only) | $165/semester |
| WSU Nursing Badge (one badge required) | $10.00/badge |
| Stethoscope - adult with a bell and diaphragm, any color | $25.00 to $300.00 |
| Uniform (one set required) | $75.00 - $200.00 |
| Shoes - closed toes, closed heel, non-slip, any color | varies |
| Elsevier Complete Bundle (starting Fall 2025 for new cohorts) | $847.50/semester |
| Laptop – Windows or Mac (iPad and Chromebook not compatible) | varies |
| Make-up Examination Fee (as required) | $20.00/exam |
| Health Insurance | Varies |
| Physical and Immunizations | Varies |
| Background check | $73.00 |
| OHSA training | $21.00 |
|
HIPAA training |
$19.00 |
|
Drug Screening Panel |
$48.00 |
|
Licensure Fee for Kansas |
$100.00 (Single-state)/ $125.00 (multi-state) |
|
Fingerprinting & KBI Background Check for Kansas License |
$80.00 |
|
NCLEX Registration Fee |
$200 |
|
WSU-KSU Pathway Only – Student Fee (paid by scholarship for all students) |
$489.24 per semester |