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Doctor of Nursing Practice
Messiah University’s DNP degree offers online coursework that prepares you to as a family nurse practitioner or for leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings and specialties.
Doctor of Nursing Practice overview
Messiah University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program is designed for nurses who want to integrate evidence-based practice, ethical leadership and compassionate care to transform healthcare outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
With concentrations in family nurse practitioner, nurse educator and nursing leadership, Messiah’s DNP program prepares you to practice at the highest level of clinical and organizational leadership. Whether your goal is to provide holistic patient care, educate the next generation of nurses or lead system-level change, you’ll gain the advanced skills and confidence needed to make a lasting difference.
- An online post-master’s DNP in nursing leadership with 100% online coursework
- A post-BSN to DNP-FNP program with the majority of coursework online
- 100% first time pass rate on the FNP board exam
- Year-round program entry
- No application fee
- Transfer credits from previous graduate-level courses
- GRE not required
- No-fee tuition
- Family nurse practitioner
- Nursing management
- Director of nursing
- Chief nursing administration
- Nursing executive
- Nursing education
- Health policy
- Health informatics
- Quality improvement
- Organizational/professional leadership
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master's degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Messiah University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Messiah University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education. It is the highest accrediting authority recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for degree-granting colleges and universities located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several other locations internationally.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice tuition cost
No-fee tuition*
Know what you are paying for with Messiah’s no-fee tuition. With our graduate programs, the cost per credit is what you pay – there are no hidden fees for labs, courses, services or technology. We put the true cost of your program upfront so that you can accurately compare and plan for your graduate education.
Deferred billing
Deferred billing is available for students with employer reimbursement. For more information contact Student Financial Services at gradfinancialserv@messiah.edu.
2026-2027
No-fee tuition per graduate credit hour: $980
Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP) tuition cost for the entire 86 credit-hour program at the 2026-2027 rate: $84,280
Nursing Leadership (Post Master's DNP) tuition cost for the entire program at the 2026-2027 rate: ranges from $33,320 (34 credits) to $38,220 (39 credits)
DNP students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid. Tuition is subject to annual adjustment; historically, increases have averaged approximately 2-3% per year.
FINANCIAL AID How to apply for financial aid
*No additional fees charged by Messiah University. Students may incur costs for materials, travel or other external expenses.
Next steps for admissions
Applying for admission to a graduate program at Messiah University is the first step to making your personal and professional goals a reality.
What makes our DNP program unique?
- One of the state’s few DNP programs taught from a Christian faith perspective
- Nursing faculty are experienced Christian educators, nursing professionals and accomplished scholars who mentor you in your education, faith and career
- Clinical hours are intentionally planned and meaningfully assigned to fit your goals
- An post-master’s DNP in nursing leadership with 100% online coursework
- A post-BSN to DNP/FNP program with the majority of coursework online
- The academic distinction of a nationally ranked, accredited Christian university
- Messiah’s nursing graduates are well respected and in demand
- Deferred payment options with no out-of-pocket-tuition fees
- Flexible start dates and plans of study
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