At Riverside College of Health Sciences we strive to make school as affordable as possible for our students. We have had the unique opportunity to offer low cost of tuition for all of our programs for many years. In fact, we were able to cut the cost of tuition for our Practical Nursing program in 2023 by almost $3,000. - Robin Nelhuebel, PhD, MSN, RN, RT(R), Executive Director
Related Fees
Applicant processing fee - $100.00
• This fee is non-refundable and due upon application submission.
• Current Riverside Health employees are eligible for a $50.00 credit toward tuition if accepted!
• Nurse Aide applicants are waived from the applicant processing fee.
Application conversion fee - $25.00 (applicable if changing programs after initial application)
ATI TEAS* test fee estimate - $70.00
*Fees and expenses charged by an external service provider are the responsibility of the applicant/student and are not covered in the College’s applicant processing fee or tuition.
Tuition Deposit -- $125.00 Fee is non-refundable and credited towards first semester tuition.
Campus Resources fee -- $100.00 per Fall & Spring semesters - Not applicable to fully distance
programs or Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health students.
Technology fee -- $100.00 per Fall & Spring semesters
Skills Lab Supplies fee -- $50.00 per Fall & Spring semesters - Not applicable to fully distance
programs or Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health students.
Clinical Subscription fee - varies by Program – assessed during Fall and Spring semesters – see
specific program tuition & expenses detail – Not applicable to full distance programs or Pre-Nursing or Pre-Allied Health students.
CastleBranch* Background Screening, Drug Testing, Immunization & Medical Records Management estimate – $147.00 - Not applicable to Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health students.
CPR* Course estimate -- $75.00 - Only the American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the Healthcare Providers will be accepted. For students taking GEN 111 – CPR certification is included.
* Fees and expenses charged by an external service provider are the responsibility of the applicant/student and are not covered in the College’s applicant processing fee or tuition.
Audit and Transfer Fees
Audit fee - $50 per credit (see policy for details regarding course eligibility)
Transfer Evaluation fee -- $100.00 Not required for the review of pre- or co-requisite general education courses; core program course transfer requests only. Fee is non-refundable; waived for current or former military members.
Tuition Information
Tuition Status
- Full-time: ≥ 12 semester hour credits per semester
- 3/4 time: ≥ 9 - <12 semester hour credits per semester
- 1/2 time: ≥ 6 - <9 semester hour credits per semester
- Less than 1/2 time: < 6 semester hour credits per semester
Payment Procedures
Tuition and fees are payable in full on or before the first day of each semester with the following exceptions:
- The student has made prior arrangements with the Student Accounts Department.
- The student is awaiting receipt of an award (i.e., scholarships, grants, loans, military tuition assistance, or other authorized financial assistance). Proof of award is necessary.
Students will not be permitted to attend classes if full payment is not received. Payment in full, including outstanding financial obligations, is a prerequisite to register and enroll each semester. We accept payments by check, credit card or money order only. No cash payments are accepted. A $30 charge will be assessed for returned checks, and after one returned check, checks will no longer be accepted from the student.
Payments made within 60 days of program completion/graduation must be made by money order, credit card, or cashier’s check only. Personal checks will not be accepted. Unpaid balances will be sent to Riverside Health’s collection department if not paid within 30 days.
Riverside reserves the right to make changes in tuition and other fees as deemed necessary. Incremental tuition increases are generally made at the beginning of each Division’s (Day or Evening/Weekend) Fall semester.
Tuition Breakdown by Program
Cardiovascular Technology (ECHO & Non-Invasive Vascular Sonography) - Certificate
Clock-hour based program ($12 per clock hour) – 1155 total clock hours
Total Tuition: $13,860
Total Fees (post enrollment): $600
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $575
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $50
• Credentialing Exam estimate $0 - 1st attempt included in tuition
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Credit-hour based associate and bachelor’s degree program options:
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plans.
$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$475 per NUR Nursing core credit
$300 per NSG Nursing core credit
LPN-to-RN – Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – 38 core credits
Total Tuition: $18,050
Total Fees (post enrollment): $3,150
LPN-to-RN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 64 core credits
Total Tuition: $26,850
Total Fees (post enrollment): $4,200
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,435
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $120
• Credentialing Exam estimate $430
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Flat-fee tuition program – 174 clock hours
(Not eligible for Federal Financial Aide)
Total Tuition: $700
Total Fees (post enrollment): $0
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $40
• Uniform & shoe estimate $60
• Credentialing Exam estimate $140
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Credit-hour based AAS degree program – 66 core credit hours
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plan.
$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$450 per PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant core credit
Total Tuition: $28,200
Total Fees (post enrollment): $1,200
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,405
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Credentialing Exam estimate $700
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health
Students interested in acceptance into RCHS degree and certificate programs of study have the option to first apply for Pre-Nursing or Pre-Allied Health courses to complete prerequisite general education program coursework. Pre-Nursing or Pre-Allied Health students must declare their intended program of study upon initial course enrollment and apply for core program acceptance after completing specified pre-application courses and achieving a competitive score on the TEAS exam.
$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per GEN credit
Financial Aid for Geneva/Portage courses may be available to eligible students.
ATI Launch: Academic Readiness Program - $250 (not eligible for Financial Aid)
Clock-hour based program ($16 per clock hour) – 925 total clock hours
Total Tuition: $14,800
Total Fees (post enrollment): $1,300
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $850
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $120
• Credentialing Exam estimate $410
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Credit-hour based associate and bachelor’s degree program options:
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plans.
$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$475 per NUR Nursing core credit
$300 per NSG Nursing core credit
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – 51 core credits
Total Tuition: $24,100
Total Fees (post enrollment): $4,200
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 75 core credits
Total Tuition: $32,075
Total Fees (post enrollment): $5,250
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,435
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $120
• Credentialing Exam estimate $430
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Credit-hour based AAS degree program – 69.5 core credit hours
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plan.
$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$450 per RAD – Radiologic Technology core credit
Total Tuition: $28,338
Total Fees (post enrollment): $1,200
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,405
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Credentialing Exam estimate $225
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Respiratory Care – Bachelor of Science (BS)
The Respiratory Care Program is under reorganization. Please call 757-240-2200 for more information.
Credit-hour based bachelor’s degree program – 61 core credit hours
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plan.
$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$425 per RC – Respiratory Care core credit
Total Tuition: $25,400
Total Fees (post enrollment): $1,200
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,365
• Uniform & shoe estimate $175
• Exam Review $435
• Credentialing Exam estimate $390
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Credit-hour based bachelor’s degree program:
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plans.
$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$300 per NSG Nursing core credit
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 36 core credits
Total Tuition: $11,100
Total Fees (post enrollment): $200
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,435
• Computer Supplies estimate $1,200
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
Credit-hour based AAS degree program – 65.5 core credit hours
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plan.
$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$375 per SUR – Surgical Technology core credit
Total Tuition: $23,963
Total Fees (post enrollment): $1,000
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $741
• Uniform & shoe estimate $50
• Credentialing Exam estimate $0 – 1st attempted included in tuition
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.
