REQUIREMENTS

FEES

Clinical Compliancy Accounts: These accounts are for uploading documentation of required immunizations, tests, training and completed forms. This fee also includes the required second background check, employment verification, and drug test.~$250
First Required Criminal Background Test (Texas Board of Nursing)~$40
Immunizations and Appointment with Healthcare Professional All BSN Studentsare required to undergo multiple health screenings and receive appropriate immunizations, blood tests and titers as needed to enter clinical sites.                  Varies-pending health insurance plan
Basic Life Support Training for Healthcare Professionals~$75
Health Insurance for the 5 Semesters of Nursing School:  Documentation is requiredfor every semester enrolled in the BSN ProgramOther plans may vary. Varies per plan

Housing                                                                          

Currently there is no on-campus university housing on the Round Rock campus, however there are numerous apartments in close proximity.   Students are encouraged to use the TXST Off-Campus Housing Market to find housing.  Housing on the  San Marcos campus is both on and off campus.  Students can contact Housing and Residential life for more information.    

Varies per  student 

Tuition and Fees

 

 

 

 
(Undergrad/TX resident)  ~$25,000
13 credits1st fall semester  (J1)$5300 
14 credits1st spring semester (J2)$5700 
 6 creditsSummer semester (J3)$2700 
13 credits2nd  fall semester (S1)$5300 
13 credits2nd spring semester (S2)$5300 

 

 Please visit Texas State Billing for more specific information. 

Required Textbooks, including ATI resources,  for the 1st fall Semester Only: More information will be provided upon BSN acceptance.

TBD Booksmart

BookSmart: RequiredTextbooks & Electronic Resources (Payments required every semester)

We partner with the TXST BookSmart Progam, which provides textbooks to students for each designated semester within the nursing program. All BSN students will be charged a BookSmart fee each semester to cover the books needed, but the costs will vary/semester. Please be sure you are opted into the BookSmart Program.                                                                                                                                                          

BookSmart Fee/Semester

    ~$250-$500

Uniforms/Scrubs

  • Scrub Top
  • Scrub Pants
  • NURS Polo Top
  • Black Pants/Slacks (For presentation days)
  • Optional: T-shirt (long or short sleeve)

Note: You will need your scrubs and uniforms for the first week of nursing school. A purchase portal will be provided in May 2026.

~$125-$160

(Per uniform set)

Clinical Supplies

  • Stethoscope with ID tag – adult size mid-price range;any color tubing
  • Blood pressure cuff - adultsize mid-price range; any color
  • Kelly clamp
  • Lab goggles and/orface shield
  • Penlight – you may selectany color
  • A watch with a secondhand (sweep hand).

Note: You will need your clinical supplies for the first week of nursing school. A purchase portal will be provided in May 2026.

~$175

Classroom Accessories, Resources and Fees 

To be discussedeach semester per course if required

  • Liability Insurance Fee | One Time Fee | ~$30
  • Classroom Testing SoftwareFee | Annual Fee | ~$70/yr
  • Clinical Evaluation SoftwareFee | ~$78/year -OR- ~$39/6months
  • Simulation Lab Standardized Patient Fee | One Time Fee | ~$100
  • Simulation Lab Supply Fee | Semesterly Fee | ~$270 - $320/semester
Varies

Nursing Shoes: All white or all black leather shoes with NO mesh. Note: You will need your nursing shoes for the first week of nursingschool.

~$100

University Parking Permits: Purchased each fall semester and lasts one academic year, prices may change.

$115

Classroom Laptop and Accessories

You are required to have a laptop for your required assignments and classroom activities. The SON also requires specific requirements for students’ laptops, and you will need to ensure your laptop is equipped with the proper tools needed to satisfy these requirements. More information can be found on our website:

Laptop Specifications

Varies by personal choice

Graduation Supplies

  • Nursing Pin | ~$35-$65
  • Stole | ~$15-$45/stole
  • Graduation Cap & Gown | ~$60
~$250

~All costs listed are approximate.  Prices may vary and/or change.