Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Terminal clinical degree preparing advanced practice nurse leaders in clinical healthcare transformation, health systems policy, translational epidemiology, and organizational leadership.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 3.0 GPA in MSN or BSN from CCNE/ACEN accredited program
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 84+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- DNP clinical project proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Kramer School of Nursing Doctoral Scholarships up to $8,000
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $725/credit hour
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Oklahoma City University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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