Your Guide to Georgetown NP Programs: Cost, Admissions & Outcomes

Online NP education has grown sharply among working nurses, and Georgetown University's School of Nursing has attached its historic Washington, DC name to that shift. The 2026-2027 MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track charges $2,758 per credit and totals $121,352 before fees, so the online format's economics and clinical support matter as much as the university's reputation. Most coursework is asynchronous, but two required on-campus intensives keep hands-on assessment skills in the mix. That tension between online vs on-campus NP programs shapes every NP specialization choice at Georgetown. For many nurses, the question is whether that cost and clinical placement fit holds up against DC-area salary expectations.

Georgetown NP Program Overview: Formats, Degrees, and Duration

Choosing an NP program often comes down to one tradeoff: the flexibility you need as a working RN versus the hands-on training that makes you confident in advanced practice. Georgetown's nurse practitioner programs in Washington DC lean into both, but they are not fully online and not fully campus-based.¹

Degree Options for Licensed RNs

Georgetown offers two main NP entry points for already-licensed registered nurses: the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and the BSN to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP). The MSN is a strong fit for BSN-prepared RNs who want to enter practice sooner. The BSN to DNP builds in doctoral-level leadership and is the longer pathway. Post-graduate NP certificates have different pacing, but they are not the degree tracks covered here.

For example, the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner track lists 44 credits and 650 clinical hours¹, while the BSN-DNP Family Nurse Practitioner track lists 69 credits and 1,000 clinical hours². The MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP track lists 40 credits and 750 clinical hours⁴¹. These totals vary by specialty, so check the plan of study for your target population.

Distance Learning With In-Person Intensives

All current Georgetown NP programs use a distance-based format with required Objective Clinical Intensives, or OCIs, held in the Washington, DC area.³ These are short in-person sessions, typically 2 to 5 days each³, where you practice physical assessment, work through clinical skills, and meet faculty and peers. Most specialties require two or three OCIs total.² Plan for travel costs in addition to tuition because these sessions are not optional and cannot be completed online.

Time to Completion for Working Nurses

MSN NP tracks are often structured part-time, which helps if you are keeping your current nursing role. For example, the MSN Family Nurse Practitioner path is listed with a 19 to 27 month range¹. BSN-DNP tracks are longer: full-time students may finish in roughly two to three years, and part-time students often need three to four years, depending on specialty². Since exact pacing varies by track and catalog year, confirm your intended plan of study before enrolling.

Available NP Specializations at Georgetown

Which nurse practitioner specialties can you choose at Georgetown, and how do the credit, clinical-hour, and campus requirements compare? The answer depends on the patient population you want to serve and the level of the degree you enter.

The Four Specialty Tracks at Georgetown

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP): The MSN is 44 credits with 750 clinical hours and two Objective Clinical Intensives.¹ The BSN-to-DNP FNP is 69 credits and lists 1,050 clinical hours, though some breakdowns show 750 specialty hours plus 250 DNP hours.²
• Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP (AG-ACNP): Offered as a BSN-to-DNP within adult gerontology nurse practitioner programs, with 69 credits and 1,000 clinical hours, split as 750 specialty hours plus 250 DNP hours.³
• Women's Health NP (WHNP): The MSN is 44 credits with 784 clinical hours and two Objective Clinical Intensives.⁴ The BSN-to-DNP WHNP is 69 credits, with total hours listed from 1,000 to 1,200 depending on the source.⁵
• Nurse-Midwife/Women's Health NP (NM/WHNP): The MSN is 49 credits and 1,000 or more clinical hours.⁵ The BSN-to-DNP dual track shows conflicting published minimums: one official entry lists 1,250 total hours, another lists 1,034.⁶

Georgetown does not publish a single cross-program table for 2026, so published totals can shift by page. Use these as planning numbers and verify your track directly with the School of Nursing.

Online Format and Campus Intensives

Delivery details are not consolidated in one Georgetown page, but the on-campus pieces are clear for two MSN tracks. Both the MSN FNP and MSN WHNP require two Objective Clinical Intensives, so these programs are not fully remote. DNP pages do not list a uniform intensives count for every specialty, which means your chosen track may add campus visits beyond the MSN requirements. If you need a genuinely online schedule, ask the School of Nursing directly about your specialization before applying.

Matching a Track to Your Patients and Goals

If you want broad lifespan primary care, FNP is the most flexible fit. If you prefer hospital-based care for adults and older adults with acute or complex conditions, AGNP vs. FNP shows AG-ACNP is the clearer path. WHNP focuses on women's health across the lifespan, from reproductive care to menopause. The dual NM/WHNP adds midwifery scope and typically the heaviest clinical-hour load, so choose it only if childbirth care is central to your goals. Your current RN experience and desired work setting matter more than credit totals alone.

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Georgetown NP Tuition & Fees: What You'll Actually Pay

Georgetown's 2026-2027 MSN FNP tuition is $2,758 per credit, and the 44-credit program totals $121,352 before fees and travel. Add a $180 technology fee per semester plus travel for two required on-campus intensives. The financial aid office's most recent published travel benchmark is $1,400 for the OCI health assessment, but current-year totals are not yet published.

Georgetown NP Admissions Requirements

Georgetown's online NP programs have focused prerequisites that favor working RNs. Here's what to gather before you apply.

• Minimum GPA

  A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required, along with a 3.0 science GPA.
• RN license & status

  You need a current, active, unencumbered U.S. RN license and must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Clinical experience

  The FNP pathway does not publish a blanket years-of-experience minimum. For the Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP track, expect at least one year of full-time ICU, emergency department, telemetry, or progressive care experience.
• GRE policy

  The GRE is not required for the FNP program, so you can skip standardized testing.
• Prerequisite coursework

  A BSN or CNL/entry-level MSN from a CCNE- or ACEN-accredited program is required. You also need a three-credit college statistics course completed with a grade of C or better.
• Application materials

  Submit a resume/CV, official transcripts, personal statement, recorded interview, and two to three letters of recommendation (check the current FNP page for the exact number).
• Deadlines

  Specific FNP deadlines vary by start term. Confirm the current date with admissions; Georgetown's separate master's entry-to-nursing program has a June 15 fall deadline, but that is not the FNP program.

Georgetown NP Program FAQs

Georgetown's online NP programs draw many questions about cost, clinical logistics, and time to completion. These answers reflect the university's published materials and should be confirmed with the School of Nursing before applying.

What is the total cost of Georgetown's NP program?

Georgetown lists total tuition for the online Family Nurse Practitioner program at $116,688.¹ The per credit rate is $2,758 for 2026-2027, with a $180 technology fee each semester.² This total may not include travel for on-campus intensives, so budget separately for those expenses.

How are clinical placements arranged for online students?

Georgetown's program includes on-campus intensives and likely travel costs,¹ but published materials do not clearly state whether the school arranges all clinical placements or expects students to identify some preceptors themselves. Contact the School of Nursing directly for the most current placement policy for your state, and ask specifically about who arranges clinical placements for online np students.

What is the certification pass rate for Georgetown FNP graduates?

For 2023, Georgetown reported a 100 percent first time pass rate on both the ANCC and AANP exams.¹ In 2022, the ANCC rate was 100 percent and the AANP rate was 98 percent.¹ A separate 2019 report also showed 100 percent on both exams.³

Does Georgetown NP program require the GRE?

Available program materials do not establish a GRE requirement for Georgetown's NP program. Requirements can change, so verify current admission criteria with the School of Nursing before applying. Many online NP programs have moved away from GRE requirements, but Georgetown's official page is the best source.

How long does it take to complete the FNP part-time?

Georgetown states the part-time online Family Nurse Practitioner program takes 24 months across six terms, fitting the typical nurse practitioner program length by pathway for part-time MSN study.¹ Some third-party profiles list 27 months, but the university's official program guide is the safest reference. Full-time options may be shorter, though Georgetown does not separately state a full-time FNP duration.