Associate in Nursing Tuition and Fees
Excelsior College offers affordable nursing degrees that are designed to fit within a working adult’s budget. Financial aid and other cost-saving resources are available for nursing students at all degree levels.
Tuition is charged per exam and on a per-credit basis for online courses. Standard fees apply for application, enrollment, student services, and graduation.
| Cost | Description | |
| Admission Application Fee | $50 | Preliminary review of transcripts and training credits, including projected outline of remaining degree requirements. |
| Enrollment Fee | No fee if you earn 12 course credits at Excelsior1 | Official evaluation of transfer credits, academic advisement, and academic program planning for the first year. |
| General Education Exams | $110/$355/ $470 per exam |
Various exams are available to satisfy general education requirements (credits per exam range from 1 to 6 credits). |
| Online Course Tuition | $510 per credit | |
| Focused Clinical Competencies Assessment (FCCA) Exam | $380 | FCCA only available to students admitted before December 6, 2019. Students admitted on or after December 6, 2019, will register for the 3-credit course, NUR 275, which replaces the FCCA. |
| Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE)2 | $2,295 | Learn more about the CPNE |
| Student Services Annual Fee (SSAF) | $03 | Library services, academic advising, evaluation of transfer credit, and academic program planning. |
| Technology Fee (Effective July 15, 2019) |
$20 per course credit and per exam | Investments in and continuing improvements to technology services. |
| Graduation Fee4,5 | $495 | Final review and processing of student records for degree conferral and issuance of diploma. |
Tuition and fees subject to change without notice.
1 Waived upon completing required number of Excelsior course credits before graduation. Students who do not complete the required number of Excelsior course credits before graduation will be charged the prevailing enrollment fee.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science program are required to take a minimum of 12 Excelsior course credits before graduation.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Arts and Associate in Sciences programs are required to take 12 Excelsior course credits before graduation.
2 Fee shown includes one CPNE attempt. Other associated expenses such as books, study resources, travel, lodging, background checks, or providing any required documentation, are additional.
3 Students will be responsible for paying an annual fee for each year they continue in the associate degree in nursing program. Waived upon completing the required number of Excelsior course credits per year. Students who do not complete the required number of Excelsior course credits per year will be charged the prevailing SSAF for this option.
4 The $15 deduction for each Excelsior course credit earned was discontinued as of August 26, 2019.
5 All students are required to pay the graduation fee. This fee does not apply to Commencement. Our annual Commencement ceremony is held in Albany in July. Registration is required if you wish to attend and there is a small fee for your cap and gown assessed at registration. For more information, visit our Commencement page.
Ways to Control Costs
Excelsior College offers a range of programs and services to ensure that working adults have access to an affordable education.
Financial Aid
Most Excelsior College students receive loans, scholarships, or other sources of financial aid.
Partnerships
Excelsior College maintains partnerships with employers, colleges, military organizations, and other types of institutions. Students who are affiliated with partner organizations may be eligible for discounts on tuition, student fees, and other costs.
Payment Plans
Excelsior College offers payment plans to help working adults fit education costs comfortably within a household budget. You can pay tuition and/or fees in monthly installments, rather than in a lump sum.
