28 Best BSN Programs for High School Graduates
28 Best BSN Programs for High School Graduates
Are you interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) immediately after high school? These programs not only prepare you for the NCLEX-RN exam but also provide a solid foundation for future nursing training.
Over the past decade, thousands of colleges across the United States have begun offering BSN degrees, and the number of available nursing positions has risen in tandem. In fact, the demand for nurses is projected to grow by 6% over the next decade. (Association of Colleges of Nursing).
We’ve compiled a list of 28 outstanding nursing programs, drawing on data from sources such as US News, NursingEducation, Nurse Journal, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and more. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded look at various colleges and their areas of excellence—focusing specifically on traditional four-year programs that welcome applications from high school seniors.
For each institution on our list, you’ll find:
•Academic Profile: Admission rates, as well as ACT/SAT mid-50th percentile scores, to help you assess your competitiveness.
•Clinical Rotations and Partnerships: Hands-on experiences in healthcare settings and collaborations with healthcare institutions, allowing students to practice and refine their skills in diverse specialties.
•Global Opportunities: International study options that offer exposure to diverse patient populations and healthcare systems, broadening students’ perspectives on global health challenges.
•NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates: A strong indicator of how effectively the program prepares students for licensure. The national average first-time pass rate for the past five years is around 88.7% (NCSBN).
•Key Areas of Excellence: Special highlights that showcase each institution’s strengths in training the next generation of nurses.
You’ll also find direct links to each college’s BSN webpage for easy access to more details.
Great Colleges for Nursing Majors
| Institution | State | Admit % | Mid 50 Testing | NCLEX Pass Rate | Features | Key Areas of Excellence |
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| Boston College | MA | 15 | 1450 – 1520 33 – 35 |
96.0% |
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| BYU | UT | 69 | 1290 – 1440 28 – 32 |
96.1% |
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| Case Western | OH | 29 | 1440 – 1530 32 – 35 |
95.0% |
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| Clemson | SC | 43 | 1230 – 1400 26 – 31 |
>83% |
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| Creighton | NE | 72 | 1230 – 1400 24 – 30 |
93.0% |
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| Emory (Emory) | GA | 14 | 1450 – 1530 32 – 34 |
98.0% |
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| Florida | FL | 23 | 1350 – 1490 30 – 34 |
93.0% |
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| George Washington | DC | 44 | 1360 – 1480 31 – 34 |
94.2% |
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| Iowa | IA | 85 | 1130 – 1310 22 – 28 |
97.3% |
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| Long Beach State | CA | 47 | Test-Free | ~100% |
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| Marquette | WI | 87 | 1200 – 1340 26 – 31 |
99.7% |
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| Michigan | MI | 18 | 1350 – 1530 31 – 34 |
up to 97% |
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| Minnesota | MN | 77 | 1330 – 1460 27 – 31 |
89.0% |
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| Northeastern | MA | 6 | 1460 – 1530 33 – 35 |
91.0% |
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| NYU | NY | 8 | 1480 – 1550 33 – 35 |
99.0% |
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| Ohio State | OH | 53 | 1270 – 1430 27 – 32 |
>90% |
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| Pitt | PA | 50 | 1270 – 1450 29 – 33 |
93.1% |
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| Purdue | IN | 50 | 1210 – 1450 27 – 34 |
96.0% |
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| UCLA | CA | 9 | Test-Free | 91.0% |
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| UMass Amherst | MA | 58 | 1310 – 1460 29 – 33 |
81.0% |
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| UNC – Chapel Hill | NC | 17 | 1350 – 1510 28 – 33 |
100.0% |
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| UPenn | PA | 7 | 1480 – 1570 34 – 35 |
96.0% |
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| UT Austin | TX | 29 | 1230 – 1480 29 – 34 |
94.0% |
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| Villanova | PA | 25 | 1410 – 1490 32 – 34 |
94.0% |
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| Virginia | VA | 16 | 1400 – 1510 32 – 35 |
97.4% |
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| Washington | WA | 43 | 1280 – 1490 30 – 34 |
93.0% |
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| Wisconsin | WI | 43 | 1370 – 1490 28 – 32 |
93.0% |
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