Nursing Program Costs
The following is a list of program fees for applicants accepted into the program. These figures may change due to price increases. For more information on tuition, visit Tuition & Fees.
Estimated Program Costs
| Item | Estimated Cost | Resources / Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Refundable College of DuPage Application | $20.00 | |
| Non-Refundable Health Career Application Fee | $50.00 | |
| HESI-A2 Admission Exam | $65.00 | |
| In-District Tuition (70 credits) | $16,840.00 |
|
| Uniform | $170.00 |
Approximate cost for 2 uniforms and 1 jacket |
| Textbooks | $2,400.00 | Students are required to pay $600 at the start of each semester |
| Course Fees | $545.00 |
|
| Licensure Application Costs (IDFPR) | $307.00 | This does not include the fee for an official transcript which is required to apply for licensure |
| Technology for E-Books | $500.00 |
i.e. laptop, e-reader, etc. |
| Fingerprinting for NCLEX (approximately) | $52.00 | |
| Criminal Background Check | $154.78 ($77.39 per year) | Clinical Requirement Packet |
| Mandatory Drug Testing | $142.18 ($71.09 per year) | Clinical Requirement Packet |
| Medical Document Manager | $21.39 | Clinical Requirement Packet |
| Clinical Requirements | Varies | |
| Estimated Total | $21,267.35 + Clinical Requirements |
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