Program Costs - B.S. Nursing
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Books per B.S. Degree | $500 |
| NIU health insurance per semester (can opt out and provide own insurance) | $1419.50 |
| Travel to clinical sites within 75 miles of NIU | Varies |
| Off-campus housing | Varies |
| Drug Screen | $29 |
| Background check | $41 |
| Measles Titer (optional) | Varies |
| Mumps Titer (optional) | Varies |
| Rubella Titer (optional) | Varies |
| Varicella Titer (optional) | Varies |
| Hepatitis B vaccine series | Varies |
| Hepatitis B Titer (required) | Varies |
| Annual influenza vaccine | Varies |
| Annual TB skin test (2-step)/QuantiFERON Gold | Varies |
| TDAP vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) | Varies |
| COVID-19 vaccination/booster | Varies |
| Uniform clothing (scrub top/patch, scrub pants) | $60-$90 |
| Stethoscope | $75-$120 |
| Watch with second hand | $10-$20 |
| CPR certification | $45-$90 |
| Nursing pin (optional) | $65-$362 Market value |
| Graduation pictures/composite (optional) | $25-$35 |
| Nursing stole (optional) | $30 |
| NCLEX application fee (Pearson Vue) | $350 |
| Criminal background check for NCLEX-RN examination | $54 |
| Illinois application fee (Continental Testing) | $107 |
| State of Illinois license fee after passing NCLEX-RN | $60 |
| NIU Graduation fee | $40 |