Students enrolled in the Practical Nurse program will incur the following costs for 2013.
Costs for the spring, summer and fall semesters are identical and include tuition (16 credits) and a lab fee.
Additional costs specifically related to the Practical Nurse program are referenced below.
Please note that all costs are subject to change.
Cost Per Semester (Spring, Summer and Fall)
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (16 credits) ($83.00 per credit*) | $2175.00 |
| Lab Fee ($405.00 per semester) | $405.00 |
| Total Cost Per Semester | $2,580.00 |
Estimated Additional Expenditures Per Student
| Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books | $1000.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance | $23.00 |
| Uniforms | $325.00 |
| Health Care Coverage (Student Group) ** | $975.00 |
| NCLEX Review Course - Kaplan | $400.00 |
| Licensure Application | $35.00 |
| NCLEX-PN Exam Fee | $200.00 |
| Temporary Practice Permit | $35.00 |
| Graduation Pin | $45.00 |
| Graduation Fee | $40.00 |
| Assessment Fee | $45.00 |
| Total Additional Expenses | $3,123.00 |
The estimated total 12-month cost per student is $10,863.*
* Tuition shown at Berks County Resident rate. Visit the tuition and fees section for out-of-county costs.
**Optional (must have own health care coverage or purchase this)
Note: Costs do not include the tuition/text costs for pre-requisite courses.
