University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Nursing BSN costs $25,028. Here is what it pays back.
A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) in Fort Worth, 5 semesters after 60 hours of prerequisites.
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The short version
- University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Nursing BSN costs $20,588 more than Tarrant County College ADN, the lowest-cost RN path in the area.
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Where the money goes
The school's estimate, in 5 parts. The program page states estimated tuition and fees of $25,027.84 for Texas residents and $50,227.84 for non-residents; the tuition page shows the five term rows that add to it. Totals exclude health insurance, books, supplies, parking and licensure fees. The NursingCAS application fee is $130.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Term 1 tuition and fees (Spring 2025 rates, resident) | $5,152 |
| Term 2 tuition and fees (Summer 2025 rates, resident) | $4,226 |
| Term 3 tuition and fees (Fall 2025 rates, resident) | $5,121 |
| Term 4 tuition and fees (Spring 2026 rates, resident) | $6,053 |
| Term 5 tuition and fees (Summer 2026 rates, resident) | $4,476 |
| Total 1 | $25,028 |
Not included: prerequisite courses and living costs. Spring 2025 to Summer 2026 rates.
When it pays you back
If you set aside 10% of the Fort Worth RN median wage, about $845 a month, the $25,028 cost is covered in about 2.5 years of work.
Before taxes and loan interest, and assuming work starts right after licensing. Red is money still owed to yourself; green is money ahead. Why we use 10%
The real cost of getting licensed
The program price is not the whole bill. Here is what stands between today and a license, with what we know and what we don't.
| Piece | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites (16 courses, plus an entrance exam) | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Nursing BSN | $25,028 | 5 semesters after 60 hours of prerequisites |
| Living costs while in school | Not included | |
| Total before living costs | $25,028 + prerequisites | 5 semesters after 60 hours of prerequisites + prerequisites |
We will add typical prerequisite costs at nearby colleges once collected. How we count cost
What nurses earn around Fort Worth
Payback time uses the middle wage. Here is the wider picture.
How it compares in the Fort Worth area
The 9 programs in the area that lead to an RN license.
| Program | Cost | Pass rate | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant County College ADN | $4,440 | 82.7%353 of 427 | 0.4 yrs |
| North Central Texas College ADN | $10,712 | 91.3%84 of 92 | 1.1 yrs |
| Weatherford College ADN | $15,564 | 84.6%176 of 208 | 1.5 yrs |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center College of Nursing BSN (this program) | $25,028 | Data coming soon | 2.5 yrs |
| Southwestern Adventist University BSN | Not published | 94.6%35 of 37 | Can't calculate: cost |
| Tarleton State University BSN | Not published | 78.2%151 of 193 | Can't calculate: cost |
| Texas Christian University BSN | Not published | 97.1%198 of 204 | Can't calculate: cost |
| Texas Woman’s University BSN | Not published | 92.5%405 of 438 | Can't calculate: cost |
| University of Texas at Arlington BSN | Not published | 89.7%840 of 936 | Can't calculate: cost |
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Program facts
- Length
- 5 semesters after 60 hours of prerequisites
- Schedule
- On campus in Fort Worth, full time only
- Starts
- Fall and spring (next listed: Fall 2027 and Spring 2028)
- Before you apply
- Fifteen courses including Anatomy and Physiology I and II, microbiology, nutrition, psychology, lifespan development and statistics, plus 12 hours of free electives (60 hours total), each with a C or better.
- Entrance exam
- TEAS or HESI A2 (minimum 60)
- Credential
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), eligible for NCLEX-RN
- Board approval status
- Data coming soon
- Accreditation
- Data coming soon
- Sector
- Public university
The lowest-cost LVN program ($3,330) costs less than the lowest-cost RN program ($4,440).
What changed
- Nov 2026Total cost recorded from the school's estimate (spring 2025 to Summer 2026 rates): $25,028.
Sources and dates
- UNT Health Fort Worth, Traditional BSN tuition and fees, Spring 2025 to Summer 2026 rates.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, May 2025.
Every number was checked against its source on Nov. 1, 2026. Spot an error? Report it. Program Outcomes is independent and not affiliated with any school or the Texas Board of Nursing. Our independence policy