Indiana has two in-state AGPCNP schools offering four tracks: Purdue University’s BSN-DNP and the University of Indianapolis’s MSN, BSN-DNP, and post-master’s certificate. Formats are mostly online at UIndy and hybrid at Purdue, and both require some campus time.
Estimated resident tuition runs from about $36,000 to $51,000. Degree tracks take roughly 2.3 to 3.7 years.
Highlights include:
- Purdue’s full BSN-DNP costs about $36,000 for Indiana residents under flat-rate full-time billing
- Purdue requires human factors engineering and systems courses inside its AGPCNP doctorate
- UIndy’s Clinical Placement team helps students secure local clinical sites
- UIndy is the only in-state school offering an AGPCNP MSN or post-master’s certificate
Compare Indiana AGPCNP Programs
| School | Online Format | Campus Commitment | Cost Per Credit | Degrees | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | Hybrid | Summer campus week; | $348 | BSN-DNP | Low-cost doctorate |
| University of Indianapolis | Mostly Online | Periodic checkoffs | $828 | MSN, BSN-DNP, certificate | Placement support |
CPC is derived and inclusive of mandatory per-credit fees at Indiana resident rates, rounded to the nearest dollar; UIndy charges one rate regardless of residency, and full rate breakdowns are on each school profile.
What’s the Best AGPCNP Program for You?
Best Doctoral Value
Purdue’s BSN-DNP runs about $36,000 in resident tuition, roughly $15,000 less than UIndy’s doctorate.
Best for Clinical Placement Support
UIndy’s Clinical Placement team works with each MSN and BSN-DNP student to identify and secure a local site, while Purdue does not publish its AGPCNP placement policy.
Best Path Without a Doctorate
UIndy’s 46-credit MSN delivers 750 clinical hours for about $38,000 and is the only in-state AGPCNP master’s.
Best for Systems and Quality Leadership
Purdue requires Human Factors in Healthcare Engineering and Systems Approaches in Healthcare, a fit for nurses aiming to lead clinic operations or quality work.
Indiana DNP AGPCNP Programs
Both Indiana schools offer a BSN-to-DNP AGPCNP track. Purdue’s 76-credit plan runs three years full-time, and its flat semester rate means the estimate exceeds per-credit math. UIndy’s 62-credit plan is part-time and online, billed at one rate in every eligible state. Purdue requires an Indiana RN license; UIndy accepts residents of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky. Both programs hold CCNE accreditation.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $36K | 3 years | 1,142+ hrs |
| University of Indianapolis | $51K | 3.3–3.7 years | 1,050–1,250 hrs |
Purdue’s total combines 630 NP clinical hours with DNP residency hours, and UIndy’s range combines clinical and practicum hours.
- Lowest doctoral cost: Purdue University — $36K resident, estimated from 2026–27 flat rates
- Fewer campus trips: University of Indianapolis — periodic skills checkoffs instead of a summer campus week and ongoing classroom sessions
- Earlier start for newer nurses: University of Indianapolis — one year of RN experience is due before clinicals, not before admission
- Shortest doctoral timeline: Purdue University — three years full-time, with part-time study only on a space-available basis
Indiana MSN and Certificate AGPCNP Options
UIndy is the only in-state school offering an AGPCNP MSN or post-master’s certificate; Purdue no longer lists either among programs accepting applications. The MSN requires one year of full-time RN experience before applying. Certificate coursework is set by a faculty gap analysis of each applicant’s prior syllabi and clinical hours. UIndy states certificate graduates are eligible for national certification through AANP and ANCC.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Indianapolis (MSN) | $38K | 2.3–2.7 years | 750 hrs |
| University of Indianapolis (Certificate) | Not clearly stated | Varies | Not clearly stated |
- Only in-state MSN: University of Indianapolis — $38K resident for 46 credits and 750 clinical hours
- Doctorate premium: University of Indianapolis — the BSN-DNP adds 16 credits and about $13K over the MSN
- Higher certificate GPA bar: University of Indianapolis — 3.5 MSN GPA required, versus 3.0 for the MSN track
National Online AGPCNP Options
Neither in-state school is fully online, and only UIndy offers an MSN or certificate. Purdue Global, an online university based in West Lafayette, fills both gaps. It publishes no campus visits for AGPCNP students, and Indiana residents receive a 10% tuition reduction. Its tracks are separate from Purdue University’s BSN-DNP.
| School | Estimated Tuition (resident) | Duration | Clinical Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Global (MSN) | $34K | 2 years | 640 hrs |
| Purdue Global (MSN-DNP Path) | $66K | 3.5–4 years | 1,000+ hrs |
| Purdue Global (Certificate) | $23K | 1.5 years | 640 hrs |
Estimates apply Purdue Global’s Indiana resident rate of $378 per quarter credit ($630 for DNP courses) and exclude per-term resource fees.
The trade-off is placement. Purdue Global expects students to find their own sites and preceptors, offering a Placement Match fallback only after documented outreach to 10 sites. Its DNP is a leadership degree rather than an AGPCNP doctorate, and its certificate is the full 12-course NP sequence rather than a gap-analysis plan. Nurses weighing other national programs, such as Walden University, should confirm Indiana authorization, campus requirements, placement policy, and total cost before applying.
FAQ
How many AGPCNP programs are in Indiana?
Two in-state schools offer AGPCNP programs: Purdue University (BSN-DNP) and the University of Indianapolis (MSN, BSN-DNP, and post-master’s certificate). Purdue Global also enrolls Indiana residents online and is covered here as a national option.
Is there a fully online AGPCNP program in Indiana?
Not from an in-state school. UIndy is mostly online but requires skills checkoffs in Indianapolis and may hold OSCEs on campus. Purdue is hybrid, with a six-day campus week in the first summer plus classroom sessions in West Lafayette. Purdue Global publishes no campus visits for its online AGPCNP tracks.
Which Indiana AGPCNP program has the lowest tuition?
Among in-state schools, Purdue’s BSN-DNP has the lowest estimated resident tuition at about $36,000. For a master’s, UIndy’s MSN runs about $38,000, while Purdue Global’s online MSN is about $34,000 at its Indiana resident rate.
Which Indiana schools offer an AGPCNP DNP?
Both do. Purdue’s BSN-DNP takes three years full-time; UIndy’s part-time online BSN-DNP takes 10 to 11 semesters.
Can I complete clinicals near home?
UIndy’s Clinical Placement team helps students secure a local site, and students need an unencumbered RN license in the state where clinicals occur. Purdue does not publish who arranges AGPCNP preceptors, and it notes that many Indiana facilities bar students from fully online programs.
Does residency affect cost or eligibility?
Yes, in different ways. Purdue’s nonresident estimate climbs to about $104,000, nearly triple the resident figure. UIndy charges one rate but accepts only residents of Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky.