Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N.
Complete your BSN for as low as $4,908, based on needing 35 credit hours to complete your bachelor’s degree taken over three semesters, 2025–2026 tuition rates, and scholarship eligibility over three semesters.
Cost of Tuition and Fees
BSN Course Tuition: $13,724
Estimated Total Fees: $6,184
Estimated Total Cost of Tuition and Fees: $19,908
Pay less with grants and scholarships!
Will County HEROES Grant (3 semesters): -$7,500
AIM HIGH Scholarship (if full-time): -$7,500 (maximum award depending on eligibility)
Total Out-of-Pocket Cost After Scholarships*: $4,908
*Students who qualify for Pell Grants and/or Illinois MAP Grants may have ZERO out-of-pocket costs and potentially receive a refund!
Complete your BSN at GovState
As a registered nurse, you have committed your career to the compassionate service of healthcare. Now take the next step in your career with Governors State’s 100% Online R.N. to B.S.N. in Nursing. in Nursing. Online classes, taught by readily available instructors, are designed to advance your nursing education while giving you the flexibility needed as a nursing professional.
Coursework in the R.N. to B.S.N. program focuses on evidence-based care and healthcare across the lifespan to prepare you to enter a broad range of nursing fields.
Full-time students can complete the online R.N. to B.S.N. program in as little as 3 semesters.
Applicants should discuss direct acceptance into the MSN programs with advisors after completing the BSN program.
Reach Your Career Goals
With a focus on leadership and practice, the R.N. to B.S.N. program equips you with the skills and knowledge to pursue your area of professional interest and continue your education in the pursuit of advanced roles in administration, research, consulting, and teaching.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
ACEN mailing address:
3390 Peachtree Rd. NE
Suite 1400
Atlanta GA 30326
404-975-5000
Website: www.acenursing.org
What You'll Study
Our academic catalog has detailed information about what you'll study, like courses, hours needed for completion, and other requirements.
How to Apply
You'll need certain documents and need to meet certain requirements in order to apply. Read about them on our admissions pages.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Governors State’s mission is to offer accessible and exceptional education, which is why GovState offers the most affordable tuition rates in the Chicagoland area—all while maintaining our top accreditations.
As a student at Governors State University, you have many available ways to cover the cost of your tuition.
Contact Us:
- Department of Nursing
- College of Health and Human Services
- 1 University Parkway, University Park,IL, 60484-0975
- 708.534.4040