Gateway Expenses

RN-BSN Gateway Classes (100% online)

The normal Gateway course load is nine credit hours per semester (for 3 semesters) for a total of 27 credit hours. Please see the Fee Estimator or Online and Distance fee schedules distributed by the Bursars Office or the for current rates. For 2025, tuition for nine credit hours is $3904 for Tennessee residents and $4147 for out-of-state. In addition, there is a $111 per credit hour Nursing differential fee. 

Other UTC Classes (on-campus)

If you take additional on-campus general education classes at UTC, those will be billed at the regular fee schedule. Your advisor can tell you how many general education classes you will need to earn a BSN.

Books

Some Gateway classes require a textbook, so budget around $250/semester for this expense. Used books, rental textbooks, or e-Book versions can lower your cost.

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Helpful Hints

Check with your employer to see if you may be reimbursed for tuition and other expenses. You may also be eligible for Financial Aid.