• Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse
• Current national nurse practitioner certification
• MSN degree from CCNE, CNEA, or ACEN (formerly NLNAC) and institutionally accredited college or university
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in graduate nursing courses

• American citizens or permanent residents who learned English as a second language must score at least 575 (paper) or 90 (internet) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
• If accepted, a non-refundable fee of $750 is required to secure admission to the program. This fee is applied to the first semester's tuition.

English Proficiency

• Favorable admission will be offered to students with the following recommended scores
  TOEFL/TOEFL iBT: Samford’s test code for TOEFL is R1302.
  • iBT: 90 or above
  • Computer: 232 or above
  • Paper: 575 or above
• IELTS: 6.5 or above
• Duolingo: 120 or above

• Transcripts can be sent electronically to gradnurse@samford.edu or by mail to:
  Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing
  Graduate Student Services
  800 Lakeshore Drive
  Birmingham, AL 35229
• Three letters of recommendation – two professional (at least one supervisor) and one academic
• Personal statement indicating career plans and likelihood of success in graduate study
• Professional resume
• A video response submission
• Applications are submitted online through Slate

Out-of-state applicants to any of our distance-accessible programs should become familiar with their state’s regulations governing distance accessible programs. Prospective students who plan to conduct Samford’s distance education/clinical in a state other than Alabama should contact their state’s Board of Nursing and Department of Education for specific rules and regulations pertaining to students enrolled in out-of-state programs. Students residing in states with strict rules and regulations for distance education may not be eligible to receive an offer of admission. Please refer to Samford University Consumer Information, Licensure and Certification Disclosure for additional information. The Notice to Applicants Regarding State Regulations for Out-of-State Applicants provides a list of states in which we do not accept graduate nursing applications from applicants residing in and/or only licensed as a registered nurse in those states. Please direct questions to the Director of Graduate Student Services, Mrs. Allyson Maddox amaddox@samford.edu.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition for in-state and out-of-state students can be found on our graduate tuition worksheet. Tuition may be paid online or at Samford One Stop, and must be paid by the first day of each semester/term. Policies and methods for tuition and fee payment can be found in the Samford University catalog and the Samford One Stop website.

Fees are automatically generated following registration. For a full list of university, school and course fees please view our graduate fees worksheet.

• Background check – cost varies by state

Financial Aid

A financial assistance program administered by Samford One Stop has been established to aid students in attending Samford University.

Certificate-only programs are not eligible for federal aid. However, educational expenses related to these certificates may be covered by private loans or institutional scholarships.

For more information about tuition, fees or financial aid options, please visit Samford One Stop or call 205-726-2905.

Scholarships

Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing is proud to offer a variety of grant and scholarship opportunities. You can learn more about them at our grants and scholarships page.