Tuition & Fees
Your education is an investment in your future. Donnelly is proud to be a high-quality, affordable college in the heart of Kansas City and was named in the top 100 most affordable private, nonprofit, 4-year colleges and universities in the country (U.S. Department of Education).
Each student’s situation is different, and you might still be wondering, “How do I pay for college?” It is vital for you to visit our Financial Aid office in person. We will walk you through the process of getting financial aid so you can make your dreams of attending college a reality. Don’t stress; we’re here to help you. You can also use our Net Price Calculator to give you an idea of what the cost of a Donnelly education will be.
The institution makes readily available to students and to the general public clear and complete information including: all student costs, including tuition, fees, training, and incidentals; its financial aid policies, practices, and requirements; and its policy on refunds.
2024-2025 Tuition and Fees
2024-25 Tuition |
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Certificate Programs (LPN, IT, BS) | Per Credit Hour | $405 |
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science | Per Credit Hour | $410 |
Associate of Applied Science (Nursing) | Per Credit Hour |
$420 |
Bachelor of Business Leadership | Per Credit Hour | $420 |
Audit (Non-Credit) Courses |
Per Credit Hour | $140 |
College Credit Now | Per Credit Hour | $75 |
Lansing Correctional Facility | Per Credit Hour | $420 |
Certified Medication Aid (C.M.A.) | 9-Day Course | $600 |
2024-25 General Fees |
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Cengage Digital Text (Nursing NA) | Per Semester | $124.99 |
Credit by Exam Fee |
Per Credit Hour | $125 |
Lab Fee (per credit hour) | All SC, FA, and Theatre |
$15 |
Student Activity Fee | Main Campus Students | $180/SEM |
Transcript Fee (Official) | Main Campus Students | $10 |
Duplicate Diploma | Main Campus Students | $25 |
Lansing Book and Tech Fee | All Lansing Students | $200/SEM |
2024-25 LPN Fees |
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Lab Supplies |
First Semester Only | $85 |
Texts and Lab Packet | First Semester | $341 |
Texts | Second Semester |
$315 |
Program Completion & Testing Fee – Kansas | Final Semester | $350 |
Program Completion & Testing Fee – Missouri | Final Semester | $225 |
EHR GO |
Second Semester |
$110 one-time fee |
Safe Medicate |
Second Semester |
$55 one-time fee |
Nursing.com/Simclex |
Second Semester |
$360 one-time fee |
2024-25 ADN Fees |
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Program Completion & Testing Fee – Kansas | Final Semester | $350 |
Program Completion & Testing Fee – Missouri | Final Semester | $225 |
Texts for Program | One Time | $891 |
EHR GO |
First Semester Only |
$110 one-time fee |
Safe Medicate | First Semester Only | $55 one-time fee |
Nursing.com/Simclex | First Semester Only | $360 one-time fee |
2023-2024 Tuition and Fees
Associate & Bachelor's Degrees |
2023-24 |
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Estimated Annual Tuition & Fees for Full-Time Enrollment (12 hrs/semester) |
$9,990 + books |
Tuition | $395 per credit hour |
Student Activity Fee | $15 per credit hour |
Assessment Fee - New Student |
$30 first semester |
Assessment Fee - Continuting Student | $60 per semester |
IT Fee (for all IT/IS classes) | $15 per credit hour |
Lab Fee (for all science, fine arts & theatre classes) | $15 per credit hour |
Online Class Fee | $30 per credit hour |
Books (cost varies by course) | $300-$500 per semester estimate |
Practical nursing |
2023-24 |
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Tuition | $400 per credit hour |
Student Activity Fee | $15 per credit hour |
Assessment Fee - New Student |
$30 first semester |
Assessment Fee - Continuting Student | $60 per semester |
Lab Supplies | $85 first semester only |
EHR GO | $110 one-time fee |
Safe Medicate | $55 one-time fee |
Simclex Fee | $220 one-time fee |
Program Completion & Testing Fee - Kansas | $350 final semester only |
Program Completion & Testing Fee - Missouri | $225 final semester only |
Books (cost varies by course) |
$300-$500 per semester estimate |
Registered nursing (PN to RN bridge) |
2023-24 |
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Tuition | $410 per credit hour |
Student Activity Fee | $15 per credit hour |
Assessment Fee - New Student |
$30 first semester |
Assessment Fee - Continuting Student | $60 per semester |
EHR GO | $110 one-time fee |
Safe Medicate | $55 one-time fee |
Simclex Fee | $220 one-time fee |
Program Completion & Testing Fee - Kansas | $350 final semester only |
Program Completion & Testing Fee - Missouri | $225 final semester only |
Books (cost varies by course) | $300-$500 per semester estimate |
Allied Health Programs |
2023-24 |
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Certified Nurse Aide (90-hour program) | $850 |
Directed C.N.A. (45-hour course) | $425 |
C.N.A. Refresher (10-hour course) | $150 |
Certified Medication Aide (75-hour couse) | $575 |
College Credit now (high school dual credit) |
2023-24 |
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Estimated Tuition per 3-credit-hour class |
$225 |
Tuition | $75 per credit hour |
lansing correctional program |
2023-24 |
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Tuition |
$370 per credit hour |
Lansing Book & Tech Fee | $200 per semester |
miscellaneous |
2023-24 |
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Graduation Fee | $105 final semester only |
Transcript Fee (Official) | $10 |
Duplicate Diploma | $25 |
Credit by Exam Fee | $132 per credit hour |
Course Audit Tuition (earns no college credit) | $132 per credit hour |