Tuition and Fees at the College

General Information for Programs and Courses

  • $85.00 Administrative Processing Fee for all Programs and Courses-Non-Refundable.
  • In-state and Out-of-state Tuition, Fees, and Expenses are the same.
  • Tuition and Fees include a non-refundable class deposit, and pre-entrance drug screening. 
  • Additional expenses such as uniforms/shoes, textbooks, supplies, parking, immunizations, BLS certification and hospital ID badge are the responsibility of the student. Detailed information on these expenses are distributed during registration.
  • Requires a computer and printer. High-speed Internet is recommended. Computer access is available on campus during normal operating hours. Students are recommended to have access from home.
  • Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.
  • Pay your tuition on-line.

Tuition, Fees, and Expenses – Programs

Financial aid is available for qualified students.

Cardiovascular Technology Programs / January 2013 & January 2014

  • Invasive Cardiovascular Technology and Cardiac Electrophysiology Program - Total Program cost is $18,915.00 for tuition and fees.  Includes the CCI Registry Exam fee. A total of 60 credit hours at $285.00 per credit hour.
  • Non-Invasive Vascular Study and Adult Echocardiography Programs - Total Program cost is $17,825.00 for tuition and fees. Includes the ARDMS Registry Exam Fee.  A total of 56 credit hours at $285.00 per credit hour.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $150.00
  • Estimated cost of new books:  Invasive $723-989; Echocardiography $931-1346; Vascular $951-1140; Electrophysiology $900-1502.
  • Class deposit of $100.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.

Please note: Ultrasound Instrumentation courses at Tidewater Community College are required for students in the Echocardiography and Peripheral Vascular specialties of the Program. Tuition costs for those courses, for in-state and out-of-state residents are in addition to the costs indicated above.

Nursing Programs / Spring 2013 / Spring 2014

  • Traditional BSN Program for 2014 Program Start Date - Total Program Cost is $24,160.00 for tuition and fees of 73 credits. 
  • LPN to BSN Program for 2014 Program Start Date - Total Program Cost is $22,165.00 for tuition and fees.  A total of 66 credits.
  • RN to BSN Program - SENTARA EMPLOYEES -Total Program cost is $8,580.00 for tuition and fees. NON-SENTARA EMPLOYEES - $12,532.00 ($437 per credit hour). A total of 26 credits.  
  • Each program is $285.00 per credit hour.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $200.00 for Traditional, LPN to BSN, and Early Admit.
  • Traditional, EARN, LPN to BSN - New books are projected at $2,175.01.
  • RN to BSN Program - New books are projected at $1,443.00.
  • Class deposit of $100.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.
  • NCLEX fees of $330.00 are not included in the tuition and fees.
  • If you would like to receive an estimate on your total out-of-pocket expenses to attend Sentara College of Health Sciences Traditional/Early Admission BSN and LPN to BSN Programs, link to the Net Price Calculator to get started.

Surgical Technology Program & ST to CST (AAD)/ Spring 2013

  • Surgical Technology Program/Associate of Occupational Science (2013) - Total Program cost is $15,545.00 for tuition and fees. Includes registry exam fee. A total of 48 credit hours at $285.00 per credit hour.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $150.00
  • Estimated new book costs are $288.00-393.00
  • Class deposit of $100 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.

 

  • ST to CST Accelerated Alternate Delivery Bridge Program (AAD) - Total for Program for Sentara Healthcare employees:  $1,990. Tuition includes CST exam.
  • Estimated new book costs are $127.25.
  • No uniforms-all on-line.
  • Payment by course is available. 
  • Tuition assistance is approved for Sentara Healthcare employees.

Tuition and Fees – Courses

 

Care Partner Course / 2013

  • $1,050 tuition
  • Uniform costs are approximately $125.00.
  • Book costs are approximately $75.00.
  • Payment plans are available upon request.
  • Class deposit of $50.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.

Monitor Surveillance Course / 2013

  • $1,160.00 tuition.  Tuition includes the CRAT exam.
  • Book costs are approximately $100.00.
  • Payment plans are available upon request.
  • Class deposit of $50.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.

Nurse Aide Education Course / 2012

  • $1,050.00 tuition.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $125.00.
  • Book costs are approximately $50.00.
  • Payment plans are available upon request.  Class deposit of $50.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.

Central Sterile Supply Technician Course / 2013

  • $1905.00 tuition.  This includes the CRCST certification from IAHCSMM and organizational membership.
  • Uniform costs are approximately $125.00.
  • Book costs are approximately $178.25.
  • Payment plans are available upon request. 
  • Class deposit of $50.00 is required upon acceptance and is applied to the cost of tuition.