Mountain State LPN to BSN

gitterbug · Feb 12, 2007

Knew a couple of nurses who went there, sort of pricey, but not too bad. They enjoyed it and felt it met their needs as working mothers. Good luck.

Noryn · Feb 16, 2007

That was my first college, although I didnt do my nursing program there. I went there in the early 90s right before it had a major growth explosion. The main sticking point is the cost, it is outrageous. From what I hear though they do offer convenience in these programs. I would also contact the state board and get their passing percentage on the NCLEX which is as important as cost.

DaughterofRuth · Feb 28, 2007

I came to this board today looking for info on MSU and here it is! I was looking over their website yesterday and I thought I remembered tuition was $200/cu. I wonder why people think this is expensive? I live in Hagerstown and my other options for BSN are Townson State at Hagerstown @ $225/cu or Univ of MD at Shady Grove at ~ $250/cu. What schools are you comparing it to??

LightCommaStix · Mar 5, 2007

Look a little closer at MSU's website. Tuition for general courses is $200/hour plus "general fees" of $60/hour, for a total of $260/hour.

And it gets better. Nursing courses are $320/hour. With the "general fees", it comes to a total of $380/hour for a nursing course. I'm accustomed to Marshall University with $160/hour tuition across the board.

2006-2007
Regular Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Tuition - $200 per credit hour
(traditional and independent study)
General Fees - $ 60 per credit hour
(traditional and independent study)
OFAD and HLTH courses-$280 per credit hour
Tuition for Selective Enrollment Programs
Nursing $320 per credit hour

Copied and pasted from http://www.mountainstate.edu/prospective/cost.aspx

DaughterofRuth · Mar 6, 2007

Ahh thanks for pointing that out - I knew I was missing something!

LightCommaStix · Mar 6, 2007

No problem. At least you found out now, before you've signed up for the program!