Maryville University offers 4 acute care nurse practitioner tracks:
- MSN AGACNP
- BSN to DNP AGACNP
- Post-master’s DNP AGACNP
- Post-Master’s AGACNP Certificate
Program Tracks Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN AGACNP | $42.3K | 1.7-2.7 years (5-8 semesters) | 47 |
| BSN-DNP AGACNP | $69.7K | 3.3-4 years (10-12 semesters) | 74 |
| DNP AGACNP | $64.3K | 3 years (9 semesters) | 68 |
| Certificate | $16.2K-$31.5K | 2 years (6 semesters) | 18-35 |
Tuition is calculated rather than published. Semester counts are derived from Maryville’s month estimates.
All four tracks are fully online with no campus visits, offer six start dates a year, and require one year of general RN experience rather than acute care experience.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Types | MSN, BSN to DNP, post-master’s DNP, post-master’s certificate |
| Population Focus | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGACNP) |
| Format | Online |
| Campus Visits | None required |
| Clinical Hours | 750 across three practicum courses |
| Clinical Placement | Local, in a setting the student prefers |
| RN Experience | One year of professional nursing experience; no acute care requirement stated |
| License Requirements | Current, unencumbered U.S. RN license |
| Start Terms | Spring, summer, and fall, with two start dates per semester |
| Tuition | $900/credit (600-level), $995/credit (700-level), $775/semester technology fee |
| Certification | ANCC AGACNP-BC |
| Accreditation | CCNE; Higher Learning Commission |
| State Restrictions | No list published; licensure rules vary by state |
Requirements Shared Across All Tracks
Every track uses the same 18-credit AGACNP sequence and the same NP core (NURS 611, NURS 612, NURS 615).
Clinical Requirements
- Practicum courses: NURS 641, 643, and 645, each 3 credits, paired with the three Diagnosis and Management courses
- Clock hours: 750 total for students admitted Spring 2024 or later; no per-course split published
- Location: clinicals completed locally, in a setting the student prefers
- Before clinicals: AHA BLS, urine drug screen, background check, physical exam, immunizations, and health insurance
You Should Know: The 750-hour total comes from Maryville’s 2024-25 catalog. The current AGACNP program pages list practicum credits but no hour total.
You Should Know: Maryville’s pages say clinicals happen locally but do not say whether the student or the university finds the preceptor and site.
Campus Requirements
- Visits: none; coursework is 100% online
- Intensives: none published for the AGACNP tracks
RN Experience and Licensure
- Experience: at least one year of professional nursing experience, required at application
- Acute care experience: not listed as required or preferred
- License: current, unencumbered RN license in the U.S.
- Testing: no GRE or GMAT
You Should Know: Maryville does not publish a list of states where its NP programs lead to licensure. It advises applicants to confirm their state board’s requirements before enrolling.
MSN AGACNP
The estimated tuition for the MSN AGACNP at Maryville University is approximately $42,300 (47 credits at $900/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 20 months full-time or 28 to 32 months part-time.
MSN AGACNP Curriculum
- Total: 47 credits (29 core, 18 concentration)
- Core: NURS 600, 601, 602, 603, 610, 611, 612 (5 credits), 615, and 619
- NURS 640: Adult-Gerontology Acute Diagnosis and Management I (3 credits)
- NURS 641: Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Practicum I (3 credits)
- NURS 642: Acute Care Diagnosis and Management II (3 credits)
- NURS 643: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II (3 credits)
- NURS 644: Acute Care Diagnosis and Management III (3 credits)
- NURS 645: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum III (3 credits)
More curriculum details are available here.
MSN AGACNP Admissions
- Degree: BSN from a regionally accredited institution and a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited program
- GPA: 3.0 cumulative
- International applicants: BSN must come from a CCNE or ACEN accredited program
- Documents: official transcripts and a transfer credit request form
- Deadlines: two per semester; Fall 2 2026 closes October 9 for an October 19 start
BSN to DNP AGACNP
The estimated tuition for the BSN to DNP AGACNP at Maryville University is approximately $69,735 (41 credits at $900 plus 33 at $995). The program can generally be completed in about 40 months, with Maryville quoting 3 to 4 years depending on pace.
BSN to DNP AGACNP Curriculum
- Total: 74 credits (56 core, 18 AGACNP)
- Master’s-level core: NURS 600, 601, 603, 610, 611, 612, 615 (23 credits)
- Doctoral foundation: NURS 700, 701, 702, 709, 711 (Nursing Informatics), 712 (Evidence-Based Practice/Research Utilization)
- Doctoral capstone: NURS 704, 708, and Clinical Inquiry I-III (NURS 705-707)
- Specialty: the shared AGACNP sequence, NURS 640-645
- DNP project: an evidence-based scholarly project with IRB approval, built across the Clinical Inquiry courses
The BSN-DNP drops NURS 602 and 619 from the MSN core. Maryville does not publish DNP practice hours separately from the specialty practicums.
More curriculum details are available here.
BSN to DNP AGACNP Admissions
- Degree: BSN from a regionally accredited institution and a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited program
- GPA: 3.25 cumulative
- Documents: official transcripts and a transfer credit request form
Post-Master’s DNP AGACNP
The estimated tuition for the DNP AGACNP at Maryville University is approximately $64,335 (35 credits at $900 plus 33 at $995). The program can generally be completed in about 36 months.
This track is for MSN-prepared nurses who want both the DNP and AGACNP preparation. It uses the same 33 doctoral credits as the BSN-DNP and the certificate’s 35-credit NP sequence.
DNP AGACNP Admissions
- Degree: MSN from a regionally accredited institution and a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited program
- GPA: 3.25 cumulative
- Start terms: spring, summer, or fall
More curriculum details are available here.
Post-Master’s AGACNP Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Post-Master’s AGACNP Certificate at Maryville University is approximately $16,200 to $31,500 (18 to 35 credits at $900/credit). The full 35-credit plan can generally be completed in about two years of part-time study.
Certificate Curriculum
- Total: 18 to 35 credits, set by transcript review
- Graduate core: NURS 603 and 610 (6 credits)
- NP core: NURS 611, 612, 615 (11 credits)
- Specialty: the shared AGACNP sequence, NURS 640-645 (18 credits)
Maryville reviews prior master’s coursework for NURS 603, 610, 611, 612, and 615. Equivalent courses are waived; any gap is added to the plan. The 18-credit AGACNP sequence is always required.
Certificate Admissions
- Degree: MSN from a regionally accredited institution and a CCNE, ACEN, or CNEA accredited program
- GPA: 3.0 cumulative
Tuition
Maryville charges $900 per credit for master’s-level and certificate courses and $995 per credit for 700-level doctoral courses in 2026-27.
| Program | Credits | Estimated Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| MSN AGACNP | 47 | $42,300 |
| BSN to DNP AGACNP | 74 | $69,735 |
| Post-Master’s DNP AGACNP | 68 | $64,335 |
| Post-Master’s Certificate | 18-35 | $16,200-$31,500 |
- Technology fee: $775 per semester for online students taking 3 or more credits, roughly $3,900 over a 20-month MSN (derived)
- Background check: $75 to $120 per submission
Be aware: Maryville’s program pages still show older totals ($35,383 for the MSN, $17,709 to $37,144 for the certificate). The MSN figure equals 41 credits at the prior $863 rate. Current rates are $900 and $995.
Rates and aid options are on Maryville’s tuition and financial aid page.
Why Choose This ACNP Program?
- No campus travel: coursework is 100% online and clinicals are completed locally.
- General RN experience qualifies: applicants need one year of professional nursing experience, with no ICU or acute care requirement stated.
- Six start dates a year: two in each of spring, summer, and fall, with no waiting list once accepted.
- Four entry points into one sequence: BSN holders choose the MSN or BSN-DNP, and MSN holders choose the certificate or DNP.
It suits a working nurse who wants to start soon, train near home, and choose between a master’s and a doctorate.
Accreditation and Certification
The master’s degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Maryville are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). That covers all four AGACNP tracks, including the certificate.
Maryville University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Maryville reports an 88.6% AGACNP program pass rate against a 74% national average it attributes to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. It does not name the exam or the reporting year.
Graduates of every track are eligible for the ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) certification exam.
More ACNP Programs for Missouri Students
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