2023-2024 University of Iowa Tuition and Fees*


Master of Science in Nursing: Clinical Nurse Leader

2-Year Plan of Study:

Total program tuition: $41,397 for Iowa resident; $78,455 for non-resident

3-Year Plan of Study:
Total program tuition: $41,542 for Iowa resident; $78,622 for non-resident

Residency requirements are established by the State of Iowa Board of Regents and can be found here: registrar.uiowa.edu/residency.

*All tuition amounts are based on 2023-24 tuition rates approved by Board of Regents in July 2023.

Paying for your MSN-CNL Degree


The road to become an MSN-CNL program graduate can be challenging and expensive; however, the rate of return on this investment will pay higher dividends than any other investment you could make during your remarkable career. UI's Office of Student Financial Aid is available to help you determine the best way to pay for your investment. The CNL graduate student can borrow up to the full cost of attendance while in graduate school. The full cost includes all tuition, fees, books, Insurance, and additional living expenses such as rent and food.

The College of Nursing is able to offer qualified students a number of graduate scholarships through the UI Foundation thanks to generous donors.

Health care facilities are frequently willing to offer either a stipend or loan repayment for a commitment to work for a given number of years. Additionally, many of the U.S. military branches will also offer scholarships in return for employment upon graduation.