Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post-Master's (DNP)

Enrollment Deposit following Application Fee

Once accepted to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, applicants must submit a $200 non-refundable enrollment deposit within 30 days, which guarantees a spot in the entering cohort. This deposit is applied towards your tuition in your first semester. Metro State’s DNP FNP and Post-master’s programs reviews completed applications on rolling basis, so it is best to apply as soon as possible. Metro State reserves the right to close the application earlier than posted final deadline if enrollment goals are met before that date.

Program eligibility requirements

Effective May 1, 2025, the Post-Master’s DNP program at Metro State University is suspended for applications until further notice.

We appreciate your interest in advancing your nursing education with us. This suspension applies only to the Post-Master’s DNP track and does not affect other DNP program options.

Please check back for future updates regarding program status. For questions or additional information, contact the College of Nursing & Health Sciences at school.nursing@metrostate.edu.

Application instructions

Metro State University is participating in the common application for graduate programs (NursingCAS). Applications are only accepted via the CAS website.

CAS steps

1. Select the term for which you are seeking admission (below), and navigate to the CAS website. Open applications include:
   • Get Started
2. Create or log in to your account and select the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Post-Master's (DNP) program.
3. Carefully review all instructions and complete all four sections of the application.

Specific application requirements for individual programs can be found on each program page in CAS. Carefully read the instructions that appear throughout the application pages. You can only submit your application once. If you need to update information you have submitted, please notify graduate.studies@metrostate.edu

Application fee

A nonrefundable $80 fee is required for each application.
Applications will not be processed until this fee is received.

Active-duty military, veterans, and Metro State alumni can receive an application fee waiver. Contact graduate.studies@metrostate.edu.