MSN Administration & Leadership Cost and Aid
Let’s look at the cost of the MSN Administration and Leadership program at MBU and some of the ways we work with you to make your education affordable for you and your family.
Academic Year 2025–26 Direct Costs
| MSN Administration & Leadership | |
| Tuition | $650 per credit hour |
| Technology and Credentialing Fee | $87.50 per semester |
MBU’s MSN Administration & Leadership curriculum consists of 30 credit hours and traditionally spans 12 months (3 semesters).
For academic year 2026-27, tuition and the technology/credentialing fee anticipate a 5% increase in cost. Final costs for that time are TBD.
We understand paying for college can be intimidating. MBU works with students to ensure that relevant coursework, as well as work and life experiences, count toward your degree, further minimizing tuition costs. That’s why US News & World Reports ranked MBU the No. 7 best value school in the south, and one of the top in the U.S. for boosting social mobility.
Academic Year 2025–26 Indirect Costs
Students should also anticipate additional indirect costs such as books, supplies, travel, recreation, and personal items. These expenses are not billed by MBU but are considered when determining financial aid awards.
12 month (3 semester) estimates for these expenses are included below but vary from student to student:
| Books and supplies | $1,350 |
| Application fee (NursingCas) | $70 |
| Exxat | $151 |
| Lab coat | $45 |
| Transportation for clinicals | $2,190 |
| Personal expenses | $3,600 |
| Off-campus room/board | 25,590 |
| Loan fees (if federal loans are borrowed) | $216 |
| Total Est. Indirect Costs | $33,212/12 months |
For academic year 2026-27, all indirect costs anticipate a 5% increase. Final costs for that time are TBD.