Cost & Financial Support
We know that pursuing a graduate degree takes commitment both personally and financially. In order to help you prepare and make an informed decision, we want to provide you with cost and scholarship information up front. We encourage you to use this information as a guide as very specific amounts are only available at the time in which you are charged. However, this information provides helpful estimates to understand the financial commitment to pursue the MN degree.
Tuition and Fees
Below are general estimates on each semester’s tuition and fees, as well as books and supplies (listed separately). These amounts are based on previous year’s figures. Each year, tuition and fees could changed based on decisions made by the Board of Regents in July prior to the fall semester. We strongly encourage you to consult the OneStop webpages to get more detailed information about tuition rates and fees. Please use these amounts as a guide:
Fall Semester 1
Fall Semester 1
Tuition: $10,100 - based on 14 credits
School of Nursing fees: $910.00
Student Services fees: $460.00
Other fees: $320.00
Student Health Insurance: $1200.00*
TOTAL: between $12,000-13,000
*Health insurance is required for all health science students at the University of Minnesota. However, if you receive health insurance through another means, you will not need to pay this fee, but will have to show proof that you have health insurance.
Spring Semester 1
Spring Semester 1
Tuition: $10,800 - based on 15 credits
(same fees as fall semester)
TOTAL: between $12,500-$14,000
Summer Semester 1
Summer Semester 1
Tuition: $7900 - based on 11 credits
School of Nursing fees: $910.00
Student Services fees: $225.00
**No cost for Student Health Insurance if enrolled in fall and spring
TOTAL: between $8,500-$9,000
Fall Semester 2
Fall Semester 2
Tuition: $7900 - based on 11 credits
(similar fees as previous fall and spring semesters)
TOTAL: between $10,800 - $11,500
Books and Supplies
Books and Supplies
Books, supplies, and resources for the entire program cost between $3,000-$4,000. Much of this cost is charged at the beginning of the program.
Total Program Cost
Total Program Cost
Total Program Cost: between $47,000 and $51,000
This total cost estimate includes tuition, fees, books, supplies, and resources (listed above). Additionally, this total cost will vary based on health insurance enrollment.
Financial Support
School of Nursing Scholarships
The school offers a range of scholarships. Students are considered for scholarships at the time of their admission offer, and it does not require a separate scholarship application.
Many of these scholarships are based in part on financial need, and therefore scholarship applicants are required to complete a FAFSA application in early January in order to be eligible for scholarships at the time of admission (mid to late February). If students are unable to complete a FAFSA application, they are asked to contact the Office of Student and Career Advancements Services at sonscholarships@umn.edu for more information.
External Scholarships
Students are also encouraged to explore external funding opportunities.