Accelerated BSN (ABSN) Program Tuition and Fees
If your calling is to become a nurse, you owe it to yourself to pursue this rewarding profession. The cost of going back to school for nursing, however, requires financial planning. As you run through the numbers, keep in mind that an ABSN degree could be a smart investment in your future.
By choosing Grand Canyon University (GCU) for your accelerated nursing education, you’ll connect with a highly supportive academic community that combines faith and reason with intellectual rigor to graduate competent, compassionate nurses who serve with a commitment to the greater good.
GCU's ABSN program can also help you start your nursing education as soon as possible, with three start dates each year at each of our locations in Arizona, Nevada and Utah.
Nursing School Tuition
We base our ABSN program tuition on the number of credit hours required to graduate. Visit our tuition and fees page for the most current ABSN program costs.
| Program credit hours (accelerated portion): | 63 |
| Cost per credit hour: | $850 |
| Total estimated tuition: | $53,550 |
GCU's ABSN Program Fees
Please note there are certain program fees separate from the tuition cost, which include:
- Health insurance
- Clinical placement software
- Books and supplies
- Graduation fee
Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid is available for ABSN students through FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). In addition to scholarships and grants, student loans represent another potential resource for funding your education. Your university admissions counselor can help you understand the options for financing your nursing education.
1 Based on location, applicants must transfer a minimum of 60 of the required 123 credits, or have completed a baccalaureate degree, and complete 9 prerequisite courses/labs and 10 general education courses prior to starting the core nursing courses which can be completed in 16 months. An additional prerequisite course is required for students enrolled in Grand Canyon University’s ABSN program in Nevada. For more information on the accreditation of nursing programs and other university licensures, please visit our University Accreditation and Regulations page at gcu.edu/CONHCPAccreditation
2 Please be aware that the ABSN tuition is subject to change without notice.
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