Overview

Carroll University’s Master of Science in Nursing - Direct Entry program is a 72-credit program, offered in 20 months or over five full-time semesters beginning each fall. The MSN-DE is open to anyone with a baccalaureate degree in an area other than nursing, once they have met the admission requirements and course prerequisites. The program’s 8-week hybrid courses mix online learning with labs and clinicals, designed around a consistent schedule to make your life easier.

Why a Carroll University’s Master of Science in Nursing - Direct Entry?

The MSN-DE degree will offer you options for career advancement
There are options for post-graduate specialty certifications after you have obtained your MSN-DE degree and passed the NCLEX

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nursing and Health Systems
Human Pathophysiology for Nurses
Nursing and Mental Health Care
Pharmacology for Nurses
Nursing and Medical/Surgical Care
Nursing Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year and as decisions are made on applications

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Waukesha, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Carroll can be based on the following factors:

High school course work

High school/college grades (GPA)

Written portion of the ACT is not required

Co-curricular involvement

Community service activities

Work experience

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

34560 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34560 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

34560 USD / year

≈ 34560 USD / year

Additional Details

Direct Entry Program fee - per semester | $1,015

Living costs

Waukesha

United States

1283 - 2128 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why a Carroll University’s Master of Science in Nursing - Direct Entry?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Waukesha

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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