Associate Degree in Nursing

Tuition and Fees
Degree Type

Associate Degree

(Prior to Fall I 2024)

Associate Degree

(Starting Fall I 2024)

Total Program Credits 67 67
Program Length(Full-Time) 4 semesters 4 semesters
General Education Courses (per credit x 24 credits) $599 $599 
Core Courses (per credit x. 43 credits) (nursing) $799 $799
Total Tuition Costs $48,733  $48,733
Registration Fee (refundable) $75 $75 
Estimated Total Book Costs1 $3,561 $3,663
Estimated Total Book Shipping Cost1 $356 $366
Estimate for Uniforms Fee1 $130 $250
Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Preparation Fees1 $2,345 $2,345
Technology Fee2 ($100 per semester) $400 $400

General Education Resource Fee3

$500 $500 

Estimated Total Program Costs

$56,100 $56,332

 

Indirect Costs

10 Month Academic Year4    
   Prior to Fall I 2024 Starting Fall I 2024 
with parents off campus with parents off campus
Federal Student Loan Fees $100  $100 $100 $100
Course Materials (Personal Electronic Device-1st year only)
$1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 
Living Expenses (Food & Housing) $2,980 $9,920 $3,120 $10,410
Transportation $2,060 $2,060 $2,160 $2,160 
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $6,740 $6,740 $7,070  $7,070
Total $12,880 $19,820 $13,450 $20,740

1 The Estimated Book, Uniform, and Supply fees reflect the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price totals compiled in December 2022 and are subject to change.

2 Technology Fee includes student technical support, Office 365, blended and online course delivery/learning management system, mobile app, student portal technology and access, and required electronic course materials/software.

3 The General Education Resource Fee includes costs associated with ATI Smart Prep materials.   

4 The purpose of the Cost of Attendance (COA) is to provide students and families with an estimated cost to attend West Coast University. The COA includes both direct and indirect cost estimates. Direct costs are paid directly to West Coast University and are shown separately for each program. Indirect costs are not paid to West Coast University and are estimates students may use to budget expenses they may incur while attending school. While actual indirect costs may vary, West Coast University estimates these amounts based on the number of months in an academic year and whether students will live with parents or off campus.

Note 1: Students who wish to take Challenge Exams will be subject to a fee of $100 for each Challenge exam. Please see the campus Bursar Office for a full price listing.

Note 2: Course Audits - If a course(s) is being audited. Credits for these courses will be included for the student's schedule status for billing, based on the schedule statuses and amounts shown above. Pre-licensure Nursing students should refer to the program's Dismissal Policy for information surrounding course auditing.