2024-25* University of Iowa Tuition and Fees for HS Program
BSN to DNP (4-year plan of study):
$77,278 for Iowa resident; $139,768 for non-resident
BSN to DNP (5-year plan of study):
$83,616 for Iowa resident; $147,223 for non-resident
MSN/Health Systems to DNP:
$52,935 for Iowa resident; $88,642 for non-resident
MSN/non-Health Systems to DNP:
$67,609 for Iowa resident; $116,710 for non-resident
Post Graduate Certificates:
Total tuition: $12,618 for Iowa resident and non-resident
Residency requirements are established by the State of Iowa Board of Regents and can be found here: http://registrar.uiowa.edu/residency.
*All tuition amounts are based on 2024-25 tuition rates approved by Board of Regents in July 2024.
Paying for your HS Degree
Financial Aid
Graduate DNP education programs to become a HS leader are long, hard, and expensive; however, the rate of return on this investment will pay higher dividends than any other investment you could make during your remarkable career. UI's Office of Student Financial Aid is available to help you determine the best way to pay for your investment. The graduate HS student can borrow up to the full cost of attendance while in graduate school. The full cost includes all tuition, fees, books, Insurance, and additional living expenses such as rent and food.
Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
For those students who desire to be a faculty member upon graduation, the College of Nursing has funds through the NFLP program. This is a loan forgiveness program with 20% forgiven for each of the first four years as a faculty member. The remaining 20% is the responsibility of the student.
The University of Iowa’s College of Nursing is able to offer a number of graduate scholarships through the UI Foundation thanks to generous donors.
Health care facilities are frequently willing to offer either a stipend or loan repayment for a commitment to work for a given number of years. Additionally, many of the U.S. military branches will also offer scholarships in return for employment upon graduation.