Wichita State University
Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Costs
Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost of attendance is subject to change.
Nursing Program Cost Information Beginning 2027
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| Wichita Campus | Resident | $29,900 | $100.00* | $29,800 | $7450.00 |
| Wichita Campus | Non-Resident | $52,200 | $100.00* | $51,950 | $12.987.50 |
| WSU-KSU Pathway Program, Manhattan campus | All students | $32,500 | $500.00* | $32,250 | $8000.00 |
*The acceptance fee is non-refundable and will be applied to the total program cost once enrolled in nursing courses
Tuition and Fee Costs for Extended Enrollment (greater than 4 semesters)
The program is designed to be completed in four semesters. Students who need to repeat courses and extend beyond this timeframe will
- Be charged standard WSU tuition and fees as outlined in the comprehensive fee schedule for repeated courses
- Resume the all-inclusive fee structe once they return to full-time status in the nursing program
Nursing Program Costs Fall 2026
Additional Costs All Students Should Expect (Not Included in Tuition and Fees)
Many of these costs are paid out of pocket, meaning they are not billed through the WSU billing system. All students are encouraged to review their individual WSU bills to determine the cost break down.
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| 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 |
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HIPAA training |
$19.00 |
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Drug Screening Panel |
$48.00 |
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Licensure Fee for Kansas |
$100.00 (Single-state)/ $125.00 (multi-state) |
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Fingerprinting & KBI Background Check for Kansas License |
$80.00 |
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NCLEX Registration Fee |
$200 |
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WSU-KSU Pathway Only – Student Fee (paid by scholarship for all students) |
$489.24 per semester |