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.
2025-2026 Tuition and Fees
2025-26 Tuition |
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| Certificate Programs (non-nursing) | Per Credit Hour | $420 |
| Certificate Program — LPN | Per Credit Hour | $425 |
| Associate of Arts, Associate of Science | Per Credit Hour |
$425 |
| Associate of Applied Science (Nursing) | Per Credit Hour | $450 |
| Associate of Applied Science (Lansing) | Per Credit Hour | $450 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership | Per Credit Hour | $450 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Per Credit Hour | $450 |
| Audit (non-credit) Courses | Per Credit Hour | $140 |
| College Credit Now | Per Credit Hour | $75 |
| Lansing Correctional Facilities | Per Credit Hour | $450 |
2025-26 General Fees |
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| Digital Course Materials (Non-Nursing) | Per Term | $130 |
| Student Activity Fee | Per Term | $180 |
| Credit by Exam Fee | Per Credit Hour | $125 |
| Lab Fee (Science, Fine Arts, Theatre) | Per Credit Hour | $15 |
| Transcript Fee | Each | $10 |
| Duplicate Diploma | Each | $25 |
| Book and Tech Fee | Per Term | $225 |
2025-26 PN Fees |
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| Digital Resource/Clinical Fee | Per Term | $770 |
| Electronic Health Record Fee | Second Semester | $115 |
2025-26 RN Fees |
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| Digital Resource/Clinical Fee | Per Term | $575 |
| Lab Supplies | First Semester | $90 |
| Electronic Health Record Fee | Second Semester | $115 |