Program Overview

Pacific Lutheran University's Accelerated Bachelor's Program in Nursing (ABSN)

Program Overview

The ABSN program is a 16-month, 68-credit program designed to provide students with the necessary education and training to become professional nurses. The program spans four terms over the course of two separate academic years.

Cost of Attendance

The estimated total tuition cost for the ABSN program is $69,700. Additional fees include:

• Matriculation Fee: $290 (one-time, first term)
• Technology Fee: $100 (per term)
• Wellness Access Fee with telehealth access: $40 (per term)
• ABSN Program Fee: $1,125 (per term)

Tuition

The tuition rate is $1,025 per credit hour. If a student is required to take prerequisites, the additional tuition is $475 per credit hour.

Cost of Attendance by Term

The cost of attendance varies by term and start date. The estimated costs for each term are as follows:

Summer 2026 Start

• Summer 2026:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Matriculation fee: $290
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Housing and Food: $6,468
  • Personal Expenses: $882
  • Transportation: $317
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $26,039
• Fall 2026:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,930
  • Personal Expenses: $945
  • Transportation: $340
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $26,297
• J-Term 2027:
  • Tuition (4 credits): $4,100
  • Room and Meals: $1,848
  • Personal Expenses: $252
  • Transportation: $91
  • Books and Supplies: $104
  • TOTAL: $6,395
• Spring 2027:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,930
  • Personal Expenses: $945
  • Transportation: $340
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $26,297
• Summer 2027:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,468
  • Personal Expenses: $882
  • Transportation: $317
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $25,749

Fall 2026 Start

• Fall 2026:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Matriculation fee: $290
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,930
  • Personal Expenses: $945
  • Transportation: $340
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $26,587
• J-Term 2027:
  • Tuition (4 credits): $4,100
  • Room and Meals: $1,848
  • Personal Expenses: $252
  • Transportation: $91
  • Books and Supplies: $104
  • TOTAL: $6,395
• Spring 2027:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,930
  • Personal Expenses: $945
  • Transportation: $340
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $26,297
• Summer 2027:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,468
  • Personal Expenses: $882
  • Transportation: $317
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $25,749
• Fall 2027:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,930
  • Personal Expenses: $945
  • Transportation: $340
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $26,297

Spring 2027 Start

• Spring 2027:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Matriculation fee: $290
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,930
  • Personal Expenses: $945
  • Transportation: $340
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $26,587
• Summer 2027:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,468
  • Personal Expenses: $882
  • Transportation: $317
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $25,749
• Fall 2027:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,930
  • Personal Expenses: $945
  • Transportation: $340
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $26,297
• J-Term 2028:
  • Tuition (4 credits): $4,100
  • Room and Meals: $1,848
  • Personal Expenses: $252
  • Transportation: $91
  • Books and Supplies: $104
  • TOTAL: $6,395
• Spring 2028:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $1,125
  • Room and Meals: $6,930
  • Personal Expenses: $945
  • Transportation: $340
  • Books and Supplies: $417
  • TOTAL: $26,297

Financial Aid

PLU gift aid or scholarship assistance is not available for the ABSN program. Students needing financial assistance should submit the FAFSA or WASFA, if eligible. Students who need assistance beyond what is available to them through the federal or state financial aid programs should consider a monthly payment plan or private student loan. Students can also search for outside scholarships.