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Estimated Cost of Attendance for College of Nursing

 The following charts are based on enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Fall Start

Item First Year Second Year
--- Direct Costs ---    
Tuition - In State / Out of State $23,433 / $43,545 $7,811 / $14,515
Health Insurance $3,205 $1,355
Fees $2,525 $750
 Direct Costs Subtotal $29,163 / $49,275 $9,916 / $16,620
     
--- Indirect Costs ---    
Housing / Food $24,882 $9,048
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,640 $960
Transportation  $2,970 $1,080
Books / Required Expenses  $6,818 $985
Indirect Costs Subtotal  $37,310 / $37,310 $12,073 / $12,073
     
Total - In State / Out of State $66,473 / $86,585 $21,989 / $28,693

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Spring Start

Item First Year Second Year
--- Direct Costs ---    
Tuition - In State / Out of State $15,622 / $29,030 $15,622 / $29,030
Health Insurance $1,850 $3,205
Fees $1,775 $1,500
 Direct Costs Subtotal $19,247 / $32,655 $20,327 / $33,735
     
--- Indirect Costs ---    
Housing / Food $15,834 $18,096
Personal / Miscellaneous  $1,680 $1,920
Transportation  $1,890 $2,160
Books / Required Expenses  $5,875 $2.058
Indirect Costs Subtotal  $25,279 / $25,279 $24,234 / $24,234
     
Total - In State / Out of State $44,526 / $57,934 $44,561 / $57,969

RN to BSN

Item First Year
--- Direct Costs ---  
Tuition - In State / Out of State $16,440 / $18,312
Health Insurance $3,205
Fees $2,560
 Direct Costs Subtotal $22,205 / $24,077
   
--- Indirect Costs ---  
Housing / Food $24,882
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,640
Transportation  $2,970
Books / Required Expenses  $4,000
Indirect Costs Subtotal  $34,492 / $34,492
   
Total - In State / Out of State $56,697 / $58,569

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post Bachelor - Fall Start

Item First Year Second Year  Third Year
--- Direct Costs ---      
Tuition - In State / Out of State $24,348 / $32,574 $24,348 / $32,574 $16,232 / $21,716 
Health Insurance $3,205 $3,205  $3,205
Fees $4,180 $4,180  $2,880
 Direct Costs Subtotal $31,733 / $39,959 $31,733 / $39,959  $22,317 / $27,801
       
--- Indirect Costs ---      
Housing / Food $24,882 $24,882 $18,096
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,640 $2,640 $1,920
Transportation  $2,970 $2,970 $2,160
Books / Required Expenses  $8,019 $4,881 $1,650
Indirect Costs Subtotal  $38,511 / $38,511 $35,373 / $35,373 $23,826 / $23,826
       
Total - In State / Out of State $70,244 / $78,470 $67,106 / $75,332 $46,143 / $51,627

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Post Masters - Fall Start

Item First Year Second Year
--- Direct Costs ---    
Tuition - In State / Out of State $24,348 / $32,574 $16,232 / $21,716
Health Insurance $3,205 $3,205
Fees $4,180 $2,880
 Direct Costs Subtotal $31,733 / $39,959 $22,317 / $27,801
     
--- Indirect Costs ---    
Housing / Food $24,882 $18,096
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,640 $1,920
Transportation  $2,970 $2,160
Books / Required Expenses  $5,114 $1,886
Indirect Costs Subtotal  $35,606 / $35,606 $24,062 / $24,062
     
Total - In State / Out of State $67,339 / $75,565 $46,379 / $51,863

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science

Item First Year Second Year  Third Year
--- Direct Costs ---      
Tuition - In State / Out of State $24,348 / $31,926 $24,348 / $31,926 $24,348 / $31,926
Health Insurance $3,205 $3,205 $3,205
Fees $3,530 $3,430 $3,430
 Direct Costs Subtotal $31,083 / $38,661 $30,983 / $38,561 $30,983 / $38,561
       
--- Indirect Costs ---      
Housing / Food $24,882 $24,882 $24,882
Personal / Miscellaneous  $2,640 $2,640 $2,640
Transportation  $2,970 $2,970 $2,970
Books / Required Expenses  $9,198 $5,535 $1,435
Indirect Costs Subtotal  $39,690 / $39,690 $36,027 / $36,027 $31,927 / $31,927
       
Total - In State / Out of State $70,773 / $78,351 $67,010 / $74,588 $62,910 / $70,488

Nursing Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Lifespan

Item First Year Second Year
--- Direct Costs ---    
Tuition - In State / Out of State $10,020 / $13,440 $10,020 / $13,440
Health Insurance $1,850 $3,205
Fees $3,632 $3,632
 Direct Costs Subtotal $15,502 / $18,922 $16,857 / $20,277
     
--- Indirect Costs ---    
Housing / Food $15,834 $18,096
Personal / Miscellaneous  $1,680 $1,920
Transportation  $1,890 $2,160
Books / Required Expenses  $5,503 $3,855
Indirect Costs Subtotal  $24,907 / $24,907 $26,031 / $26,031
     
Total - In State / Out of State $40,409 / $43,829 $42,888 / $46,308

Health Insurance Mandatory, figure shown is the amount for insurance coverage if you purchase MUSC Policy.

Housing costs assume double-occupancy for off-campus living.

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Date Modified 04/10/2025