Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post Masters)

Professional doctorateDNPDoctor of Nursing Practice

Overview

A 35-credit post-master's Doctor of Nursing Practice taken online in 16-week semesters, built around an advanced nursing core, evidence-based practice methods and a four-part practice synthesis project. The DNP program is ACEN-accredited; applicants need an RN license and, for post-MSN entry, advanced practice certification or eligibility.

Official program name: Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post Masters)
Awarded degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Degree level: Doctoral — professional doctorate
University: Troy University
Administering location: Troy, ALWhere the university or its administering campus is located. Study is online; this is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll from your state.
Subject: Nursing (BSN, MSN)Nursing Leadership
Required credits: 35 credit hours
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Duration: Not verified
Start terms: Summer, Fall, Spring
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Teaching language: English (not separately stated)

Why this program is listed

Post-master's DNP listed by TROY Online in a 100% online format (16-week semesters); the DNP includes clinicals and preceptorships.

Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

We list online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from institutionally accredited US universities. Eligibility rules

Online format and attendance

“Online” is not one format. Delivery, campus visits, practical placements and class schedule are shown separately, each only as the university states it.

Academic delivery: Online coursework + local placementCoursework is online; a clinical placement, practicum, internship, fieldwork or student teaching is completed in person, usually near the student.
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Campus visits: Campus visits: not verified
Practical placement: Practical placement required
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Class schedule: Not verified
Study intensity: Not verified

In-person and practical requirements as published

Practicum Optional
NSG 8880 Directed Professional Practicum (1-3 hours) listed as optional
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Curriculum

Capstone

Practice synthesis: four Synthesis of Evidence Based Practice courses (project identification, development, implementation, evaluation) and dissemination
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Academic calendar

16-week semesters
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the university states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.

Prior degree: RequiredRequired degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program; admitted as post-BSN or post-MSN candidates
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Professional license: RequiredCurrent unencumbered RN license in Alabama or the state where clinical practice will occur
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Minimum GPA: RequiredMinimum 3 — Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) on all graduate coursework for post-master's applicants
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Statement / essay: Required800-1000 word essay on professional goals
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Interview: RequiredInterview with the Nursing Graduate Admissions Committee
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Other requirement: RequiredPost-MSN applicants: advanced practice nursing certification or eligibility for a national certification exam; documentation of academic clinical hours
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Tests

Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the university printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadline
May 1 · for Summer
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Year not printed
Application deadline
July 1 · for Fall
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Year not printed
Application deadline
November 1 · for Spring
The university does not print a year with this date.
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Year not printed

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.

Category	Amount	Basis and year
All online students — TROY Online doctoral tuitionFrom the university's online tuition table	$550	per credit · 2026-2027Estimated tuition$19,250 = 35 credits × $550 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Scholarships and financial aid

Awards published by the university for this program or for online students at this level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; financial aid availability does not make a program “fully funded”. Scholarships & funding guide

TROY Military and Family Scholarship Tuition discount
Tuition above $250 per credit hour
Eligibility: Currently serving members of the U.S. military, National Guard and Reserve and their families
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
OneTROY Transfer Scholarship Institutional scholarship
$1,000-$4,000 per year for 2 years, by GPA · 2 years (8 terms)
Eligibility: At least 24 hours of transferable academic credit; enrollment in at least 6 hours each term
Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institution-wide awards are listed because they cover online students at this level; eligibility conditions apply.

Accreditation, authorization and licensure

Three separate questions: is the university accredited, can it enroll students from your state online, and does the program meet licensure requirements where you live?

Institutional accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Programmatic accreditation

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing — The DNP program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in NursingSource: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

State authorization

Troy University publishes state authorization information, SARA complaint procedures and program licensure disclosures; it advises prospective online students in licensure programs outside Alabama to contact their state licensing agency. Official pageSource: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Professional licensure

MSN/DNP disclosure lists, by state, whether the curriculum meets advanced practice licensure requirements and whether TROY can offer clinical experiences there. State-by-state disclosureSource: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026
For licensing board contact information, licensure requirements and program approval status, please see below. Public Disclosure of Licensure Programs State-by-state disclosureSource: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Accreditation and state authorization do not establish that a program meets licensure requirements in your state.

International applicants

International students in licensure programs should confirm with the licensing board in their country whether a Troy University online degree will be recognized.Source: troy.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 10, 2026.

DAPIP — SACSCOC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
troy.edu/_assets/about-us/_documents/msn-dnp-disclosure-2026.pdf — Official disclosure page, verified October 10, 2026
troy.edu/about-us/fast-facts/state-authorization.html — Official disclosure page, verified October 10, 2026
troy.edu/academics/academic-programs/graduate/doctor-nursing-practice.html — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
troy.edu/applications-admissions/admissions-process-requirements/graduate/doctoral-student.html — Official admissions page, verified October 10, 2026
troy.edu/online/index.html — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026

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Key facts

Online format
Online coursework + local placement
In-person requirements
Practical placement required
Subject
Nursing (BSN, MSN) · Nursing Leadership
Length
35 credit hours
Tuition
$550 per creditAll online students — TROY Online doctoral tuition, 2026-2027
Next deadline
No upcoming verified date
Administering location
Troy, AL

Leads to a licensed field: check the licensure disclosure for your state before applying. Details

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