DNP in Nurse Anesthesia Tuition and Fees

This information serves as a guide to help students who are accepted to the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program. These estimates are for the cost of tuition and fees only, and does not include transportation, living expenses or any other related expenses. If needed, students are encouraged to contact the Duquesne University Office of Financial Aid for guidance. 

Tuition School of Nursing Fee Total

Year 1: 37 credits 
($1,765 per credit) 

$65,305  $220 $65,525 
Year 2: 31 credits 
($1,765 per credit) 
$54,715 

$220 $54,935 

Year 3: 24 credits
($1,765 per credit) 
$42,360  $220 $42,580 
      $163,040 

*Please note that revisions are ongoing for the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program. Admissions for the DNP in Nurse Anesthesia program will begin on August 1, 2024 for the 2025-2026 academic year.  

Financial Aid

Duquesne Univeristy Financial Aid Office
The University Financial Aid Office has information about Stafford Loans and other financial aid programs for which you may be eligible to receive.
Please contact the office at (412) 396-6607 or faofficeFREEDUQUESNE.

Nurse Anesthesia AANA Foundation
There are several financial aid opportunities available specifically to nurse anesthesia. Please see the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) for  for the most updated opportunities.

Corporate Deferments
Duquesne University offers Corporate Tuition Deferment, a program whereby tuition payments are deferred until after grades are posted. To receive a corporate deferment, you must submit a letter on official letterhead from your company (from the HR department or a direct supervisor) to the Student Accounts department stating that the student is an employee and is entitled to tuition reimbursement from the company. Corporate deferment letters should be sent to Karen Hartupee at hartupeekFREEDUQUESNE%20or fax (412) 396-5958.

Corporate Tuition Deferment
This letter is required at the start of every semester (fall, spring and summer) and can be emailed or faxed to the Student Accounts department. You must enroll for the corporate deferment payment plan through the University's payment system. There is a $35.00 enrollment fee each semester you enroll in the deferment plan, and you will be able to defer your tuition until approximately four weeks after the end of the 15-week semester.

Once Student Accounts receives the company letter, they will code it accordingly, which allows you to enroll in the corporate deferment payment plan. E-bills are created and available through the University payment system, and you will receive a notice when payment is due.