
For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $23,333, with $1,320 in required fees. Together, those published charges equal $24,653 for the reporting year. The reported tuition and required fees were the same for in-state and out-of-state students; the reported part-time tuition charge was $875 per credit.
Those figures are not a complete cost-of-attendance budget. Students may also need to pay for books and supplies, transportation, living expenses, and program-related items specified in the current catalog. A student whose clinical placement requires additional travel may face different expenses from one whose placements are closer to home.
Financial aid changes what an individual pays, but loans must generally be repaid. In 2024-25 aid reporting, all students in the reported group received some form of financial aid, while 91% received student loans. Applicants should compare a current, individualized aid offer and full program cost with the published annual charges, especially if the program spans multiple academic years.
Students considering part-time employment should first check the demands of Chesapeake's class and clinical schedule. A job that fits an early term may be harder to maintain when clinical assignments change.
Federal Work-Study, when available to an eligible student, is a financial-aid-based employment program - not a grant paid automatically with an aid offer. Ordinary part-time work and clinical learning are different again. Applicants who need employment income should ask the financial aid office whether Work-Study positions are available, how students apply, and whether work hours can realistically fit the BSN timetable. They can also ask what career support is available for résumés, interviews, and the transition to a first nursing job; career assistance should not be confused with a verified job-placement rate.
100% of undergraduates receive aid, $6,062 on average
Yearly living expenses by where students live
Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid
Undergraduate average amount
$6,062All
$9,077Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.