Education
Student expenses
How is my tuition determined? Where does my money go? Answers to these questions and more can be found at VCU's myTuition website.
Information regarding University tuition and fees, refunds, and a tuition and fees calculator can be found at the University's Student Accounting website.
In addition to University fees and tuition, there are other expenses associated specifically with nursing school. We have outlined many of these expenses below so that you can plan ahead.
Bachelor's
Listed below are expenses for items required by the nursing program that are not included in your University tuition & fees. Costs are accurate for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Upon Admission
- Uniform - $175 (2 full sets, scrub top & bottom and lab coat)
- Skills Kit - $40
- Stethoscope & Nursing Kit - $100
- AHA BCLS CPR initial certification - $54, recertification - $39
- Immunizations - $ varies
First & Subsequent Semesters
- Books including eTextbooks - $500-600 (per semester)
- Typhon - $50 (onetime fee, pay when first log-in)
- Criminal Background Check - $50 appx.
- Drug Screening - $21 appx.
- Standardized Testing & Board Review Course - HESI
- Clickers
Before Graduation
- Application for Licensure (VA Board of Nursing) - $190
- NCLEX test - $200 (per test)
Ongoing
Transportation to clinical agencies, seminars, etc. as required -$ varies
Master's
Students in the master's program will have the following expenses in addition to Univesity student tuition and fees:
- Typhon Nurse Practitioner Tracking System
- A mobile device to use during your clinical rotation.
Ph.D.
- It is recommended that you consider purchasing reference management software. We recommend EndNote.
Tuition refund policy
Refunds will be computed based on the actual withdrawal date certified by the Office of Records and Registration. For additional information, please refer to the official university tuition and fees refund policy.
