BSN Program Costs

Below is an estimated cost breakdown of the 5-semester BSN program. Please note that additional expenses will be incurred throughout the program (listed last). These costs were based on NMSU's Fall 2024 tuition. For the most up to date costs in tuition please visit NMSU tuition and fees.

Level 1

 14 Credits (Includes 4 credit Pathophysiology)

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $320.98 NMSU Tuition $4,997.72
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$356.98
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,034.48 NMSU Tuition $14,986.72
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,070.48


Clinical Fees $100.00
Books (Estimated) $653.00

Total Resident

$5,750.72

Total Non Resident

$15,739.72

Level 2

13 Credits

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $320.98 NMSU Tuition $4,640.74
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$356.98
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,034.48 NMSU Tuition $13,916.24
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,070.48


Clinical Fees $100.00
Books (Estimated) $585.00

Total Resident

$5,325.74

Total Non Resident

$14,601.24

 

Level 3

10 Credits

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $320.98 NMSU Tuition $3,569.80
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$356.98
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,034.48 NMSU Tuition $10,704.80
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,070.48


Clinical Fees $100.00
Books (Estimated) $196.00

Total Resident

$3,865.80

Total Non Resident

$11,000.80

Level 4

 15 Credits (Includes 3 credit Nursing elective)

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $320.98 NMSU Tuition $5,354.70
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$356.98
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,034.48 NMSU Tuition $16,057.20
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,070.48


Clinical Fees $200.00
Books (Estimated) $0.00

Total Resident

$5,454.70

Total Non Resident

$16,157.20

 

Level 5

 14 Credits

Cost per Credit: Total
Resident: $320.98 NMSU Tuition $4,997.72
+$36.00 Tuition Differential
$356.98
Cost per Credit: Total
Non
Resident:
$1,034.48 NMSU Tuition $14,986.72
+  $36.00 Tuition Differential
$1,070.48


Clinical Fees $200.00
Books (Estimated) $150.00

Total Resident

$5,347.72

Total Non Resident

$15,336.72

Additional Expenses

 

Immunizations/Titers  $     798.00
CPR Card (American Heart Assoc. ONLY)  $        60.00
Uniforms/Shoes  $     310.00
Yearly drug screen ($40.00 x 2 years)  $       80.00
Yearly Background ($80.00 x 2 years)  $     160.00
QuantiFERON Gold (First year)  $     200.00
Total Cost  $  1,478.00

 

 

 

Total Estimated Cost of 5-Semester BSN Program

Resident
$27,222.68

Non Resident
$74,313.68