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I was just wondering if anyone was able to get accepted into the BSN program without using a cosigner on the private loans.

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Specializes in Trauma | Surgical ICU.

I highly doubt this happening, unless you have had a substantial income and nursing will be your second degree or you plan on paying as you go and will not require a private loan. But with the current prices of WCU, you will need one.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

I continue to be amazed that anyone is opting for this mega-expensive program. The end definitely does not justify such a huge investment, particularly when you can 'buy' the exact same education for a fraction of the cost at so many other schools.

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It is a pretty big investment. But I have all my prerequisites done so it should be a little less. But I have been waiting for 3 years to get into a program at a community college or cal state. Its been too long of a wait.

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I continue to be amazed that anyone is opting for this mega-expensive program. The end definitely does not justify such a huge investment, particularly when you can 'buy' the exact same education for a fraction of the cost at so many other schools.

Maybe the school takes anyone with a pulse and there are many pre-nursing students with low GPA that do not stand a chance of getting into ANY regular Nursing Program. Then again, you have a few wannabe nurses that will stop at nothing to get a Nursing Degree. Only these types would drop $132,000 for a BSN Degree....nuts/mental case! Even more sad is these prospective students approaching their relatives to co-sign for these large student loan debt. Something I would never do for anyone, especially when the student attends an overpriced for-profit school, with very little chance of graduating and/or find a job after graduation.

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Don't go there you will regret it. Paying between 150 and 200k ( including the interest that you will have to pay over the years) for something that you can have for 5k is just ridiculous. Also hiring manages know that you choose the money route because you couldn't get into a competitive school.

What you should have done in the last 3 years instead of waiting is to increase your GPa or your entrance exam score so you increase your chances of getting in because these are the main reasons why people can't get into a competitive school.

Anyway, I wish you good luck with whatever you choose to do.

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

Please tell me that you guys are joking or mistyped...why would anyone pay 132k-200k for a BSN?

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Please tell me that you guys are joking or mistyped...why would anyone pay 132k-200k for a BSN?

Tuition

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[TD=bgcolor: #666666, colspan: 2]Nursing, BSN Tuition[/TD]

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[TD]Number of Semesters (Full-time)[/TD]

[TD=width: 25%]8[/TD]

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[TD]Full-time Status (12 to 18 Credits)[/TD]

[TD]$16,225 per semester[/TD]

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[TD]3/4-time Status ( 9 to 11 Credits)[/TD]

[TD]$13,525 per semester[/TD]

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[TD]1/2-time Status (6 to 8 Credits)[/TD]

[TD]$10,500 per semester[/TD]

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[TD]Less than 1/2-time Status[/TD]

[TD]$1,800 per credit

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[TD] Overload Status2 (Over 18 Credits)

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[TD] $1,350 per credit

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[TD]Total Tuition Cost (Full-time) - not including additional fees[/TD]

[TD]$129,800[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #666666, colspan: 2]Nursing, BSN Additional Fees[/TD]

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[TD]Registration (Non-refundable)[/TD]

[TD=width: 25%]$75[/TD]

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[TD]Estimated Total Book Cost*[/TD]

[TD]$4,617[/TD]

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[TD]Estimated Book Shipping Cost[/TD]

[TD]$461[/TD]

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[TD]Estimate for Uniforms [/TD]

[TD]$130[/TD]

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[TD]Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Prep. 3

Effective for all new and reentering students for terms after August 1, 2013.

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[TD]$1,945[/TD]

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[TD=bgcolor: #666666, colspan: 2]Nursing, BSN Program Total[/TD]

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[TD]Total Estimated Program Costs (Tuition + Fees)

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[TD=width: 25%]$137,028[/TD]

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*The Total Book Cost reflects the Manufactures Suggested Retail Price totals compiled in January 2013 for program required textbooks only.

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That's just crazy. I'm considering a move to CA and know that it'll be hard to get into school, but that's just nuts. I think a lot of people naively think well, school's already going to cost around $50k so what's another $100k? Well when interest compiles over 10+ years, it's A LOT. Just imagine if you can't find a fantastic job right off the bat!

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

That is just mind boggling! You could buy 2 if not 3 houses with that where I live. I will not complain about the cost of the 2 year program I applied to, it's less than a semester at West Coast. OP I know you want to get into nursing but perhaps there's other alternatives. Have you looked at the pass and retention rates for this school? I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide.

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Specializes in Pediactric.

it's ridiculous to see all of these negative comments. This person clearly asked a question, and all but one failed to answer….the rest of you guys were full of hatred. I for one go to west coast university… not because I'm a reject nurse… I'm an LVN, who has completed all of my pre-reqs and these community colleges/universities have shortages in instructors which is why less and less people are being accepted. I say screw that and I enrolled here. I have many family members that are enrolled in the Ontario and Anaheim campus of WestCoast and they have given nothing but good reviews. Now the money issue; yes expensive, yes you'll need cosigner unless you are rich. and no, you don't have to pay it back for 10-15 years. Don't feel the need to over indulge in shopping and eating out once receiving you're first RN job. After my husband parents graduated from school, they lived off of one income and whatever else was made from made from the other persons check went directly to their loans... 2 years they were done. We plan on doing the same. We can have all those nice things after… I also understand not everyone can do that for whatever reason. Just make an informed decision like I did.. I chose my route for my reasons and I don't regret it.

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WOW, thank you so much. I came on here to get more information and support and instead I got judged. My fried recently graduated from west coast Los Angeles in June. He got work 5 months later and he works part time in an ambulance company as a critical care transport nurse. He's very bright and he knows his stuff so this school is not for losers who can't do things correctly. I work at an ambulance company and the owner owns nursing homes has introduced to me to CEOs of many hospitals that we have contracts with and finding a job after school will not be an issue. I have my FA appointment next week. I hope since I have all the prerequisites but two of them the program will be much less. By any chance do you know how mucus are the monthly payments if you decide to give the school the money directly?

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