ABSN Tuition
The best way to think about your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of St. Thomas Houston is as an investment in your future. But, as with any investment, you’ll need to do some financial planning to help you pay for nursing school.
Our ABSN program will prepare you for an exciting career in a field where the demand is high, the salary is comfortable and job security has a great outlook. Indeed, as far as investments go, we think investing in your nursing education is a brilliant move for your future.
With a BSN in hand, many rewarding career options become available to you. Our 12-month Accelerated BSN program offers multiple start dates per year, making it possible to start building your nursing future sooner.
ABSN Program Tuition
Costs per student may vary depending on prerequisite courses needed. For more information and an itemized breakdown of these costs or FAFSA advice, contact an ABSN admissions advisor.
| Tuition | Cost |
|---|---|
| Pre-Requisite Tuition* | $450/credit |
| ABSN Tuition ($1,100 cost per credit for 58 credits) | $63,800 |
| Program Fees (Nursing Course Fee, Graduation Fee, Technology Fee) | $2,695 |
| Total Estimated Cost for ABSN Program** (Tuition & Fees) | $66,495 |
*$250 Fall and Spring and $80 Summer I and II technology fees not included in cost per credit.
**Tuition is subject to change. ABSN students may also incur costs associated with books, off-campus housing, transportation and other course-related expenses.
| Student Out-of-Pocket Expenses | Cost |
|---|---|
| PreCheck Service | Estimated: $120 |
| Textbooks | Estimated: $900–$1,400 a semester |
| Uniform-Scrubs (red) | Estimated: $40 (for 2 sets $80) |
| Equipment | Estimated: $100 |
| Health Insurance | Estimated: $420–$720 |
| HURST Review | $350 |
| Texas BON Fees | $100 |
| Nursing Jurisprudence Exam | $25 |
| NCLEX Fee | $200 |
| Optional: Nursing Student Association (UST Chapter) | $80 |
| Optional: UST Nursing Pin | $100 |
Financial Aid
You may be eligible to have some or most of your accelerated nursing tuition covered or financed by federal funding with loans and grants. When you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov, you will discover what aid you’re eligible for and advice to help you plan your nursing school payments.
ABSN students may be eligible for federal student financial aid if they are:
- Accepted into a degree program.
- Enrolled in at least six credit hours per term.
- Registered for selective service, if applicable.
- A U.S. citizen in good financial standing.
Consider all your aid options, including state or university grants and scholarships. Beyond that, multiple alternative financing options exist, such as private loans, direct federal loans, and third-party scholarships, that can help subsidize your UST nursing tuition.
If you have any questions about financing your accelerated nursing education, please contact our Financial Aid Office at (713) 525-2170 for more information.
