Program Overview

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

The ABSN program at Pacific Lutheran University is a 16-month, 68-credit program designed to provide students with the necessary education and training to become professional nurses.

Program Overview

The ABSN program spans four terms over the course of two separate academic years. Tuition is charged each term on a per credit basis. The academic year at PLU is summer, fall, spring.

Cost of Attendance

The estimated total tuition cost of the ABSN program is $69,700. If a student is required to take prerequisites, the additional tuition is $475.00 per credit hour.

Cost per Semester Hour

The cost per semester hour is $1,025.00 per credit hour.

Additional Fees

Additional fees may include:

• Matriculation Fee: $275.00 (one-time, first term)
• Technology Fee: $100.00 per term
• Wellness Access Fee with telehealth access: $40.00 per term
• ABSN Program Fee: $950.00 per term

Estimated Costs by Term

The estimated costs for each term are as follows:

Summer 2024 Start

• Summer 2024:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Matriculation fee: $275
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Housing and Food: $5,731
  • Personal Expenses: $831
  • Transportation: $291
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $25,010
• Fall 2024:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $6,140
  • Personal Expenses: $891
  • Transportation: $311
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $25,224
• J-Term 2025:
  • Tuition (4 credits): $4,100
  • Room and Meals: $1,637
  • Personal Expenses: $238
  • Transportation: $83
  • Books and Supplies: $98
  • TOTAL: $6,156
• Spring 2025:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $6,140
  • Personal Expenses: $891
  • Transportation: $311
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $25,224
• Summer 2025:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $5,731
  • Personal Expenses: $831
  • Transportation: $291
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $24,735

Fall 2024 Start

• Fall 2024:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Matriculation fee: $275
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $6,140
  • Personal Expenses: $891
  • Transportation: $311
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $25,499
• J-Term 2025:
  • Tuition (4 credits): $4,100
  • Room and Meals: $1,637
  • Personal Expenses: $238
  • Transportation: $83
  • Books and Supplies: $98
  • TOTAL: $6,156
• Spring 2025:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $6,140
  • Personal Expenses: $891
  • Transportation: $311
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $25,224
• Summer 2025:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $5,731
  • Personal Expenses: $831
  • Transportation: $291
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $24,735
• Fall 2025:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $6,140
  • Personal Expenses: $891
  • Transportation: $311
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $25,224

Spring 2025 Start

• Spring 2025:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Matriculation fee: $275
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $6,140
  • Personal Expenses: $891
  • Transportation: $311
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $25,499
• Summer 2025:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $5,731
  • Personal Expenses: $831
  • Transportation: $291
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $24,735
• Fall 2025:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $6,140
  • Personal Expenses: $891
  • Transportation: $311
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $25,224
• J-Term 2026:
  • Tuition (4 credits): $4,100
  • Room and Meals: $1,637
  • Personal Expenses: $238
  • Transportation: $83
  • Books and Supplies: $98
  • TOTAL: $6,156
• Spring 2026:
  • Tuition (16 credits): $16,400
  • Technology fee: $100
  • Wellness Access fee: $40
  • ABSN Program Fee: $950
  • Room and Meals: $6,140
  • Personal Expenses: $891
  • Transportation: $311
  • Books and Supplies: $392
  • TOTAL: $25,224

Financial Aid

Please note that 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.