To be admitted to the MSN to DNP program, you must have the following: 

• Master’s degree from a regionally and nationally accredited program 
• 3.0 minimum GPA 
• Three letters of recommendation (Academic, Employer, Character) 
• Active RN license 
• Letter of personal goals and aspirations 

The MSN to DNP tuition is $650 per credit hour. Carson-Newman accepts many forms of financial and military aid, as well as employer tuition reimbursement. There are up to 37 credit hours in the MSN to DNP program, giving a total estimated tuition cost of $24,050*. Transfer credits may be accepted. Please see the Tuition page for more information. 

*plus fees (tech fee $65 per credit hour, $200 fee per semester) 

Currently, Carson-Newman is accepting applicants for the MSN to DNP program in the following states: 

• Alaska
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Montana
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

Enrollment into a program does not guarantee licensure or certification. Each state has its own rules and regulations related to professional licensure requirements which can be changed at any time based on state discretion. The student is responsible for staying up to date on state licensure requirements. Please view the state licensure requirements for your program: Nursing MSN Licensure, BSN to DNP-FNP Licensure, MSN to DNP-FNP Licensure and Nursing Post Master’s Licensure.

The online MSN to DNP program consists of 37 credit hours at part-time pacing. The program can be completed in as few as 18 months.