Information on current MTSU tuition and fees is available at MT One Stop. 

As a Nursing student, you will have additional costs for such things as exams, insurance, and equipment. Below are lists of incidentals for our programs (all costs are approximate).

Nursing Entrance Exam (HESI)

The HESI, an exam required for applying to the B.S.N. program, costs $68.50.  Review and schedule the HESI exam at the MTSU Testing Center

Once accepted into Upper Divison Nursing, you will need: 

Uniforms/Supplies

• Uniforms
  Women's tops - $18
  Women's scrub pants - $21
  Men's tops - $21
  Men's scrub pants - $24
  Black shoes - $30
• Skills kits - $165
• Stethoscope (with a bell and a diaphragm) - $20 and up

Medical/Personal Health Requirements

Costs for incoming medical requirements will vary widely, depending on each student's needs, insurance coverage, and other variants.

Below are the requirements with fees charged by Student Health Services: 

Upon acceptance: 

• Physical Exam - $20
  
• MMR titer (if needed) - $40
• Varicella titer (if needed) - $20
• Hepatitis B titer - $20
• Complete blood count - $8
• Urinalysis - $10
• Hepatitis B vaccination (if needed) - $55
• MMR vaccination (if needed) - $95
• Tdap vaccination (if needed) - $55
• Varicella vaccination (if needed) - $190
• Covid vaccinations and booster - --
• Personal health insurance - varies

Other Expenses by Semester

Upon start of second semester in program:

• Seasonal flu shot - $20
• 2-step TB test - $50 
• 10-panel drug screen - $40
• Criminal background check - $65
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support class - $40
• Malpractice insurance - $11*

Graduation (Final semester)

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting - $ 36
• State Board photo - $ 15
• Optional individual photos - price varies on package chosen
• Optional nursing pin - $ 35 to 92
• NCLEX application fee - $200
• Optional graduation stole - $50

*All are one-time costs except malpractice insurance, which is per year.