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• Major in Global Public Health and the Common Good (B.A./B.S.)
• Minor in Global Public Health and the Common Good

As a student in our bachelor's program in nursing, you will be prepared to practice as a generalist in a range of settings—including hospitals, clinics, and community agencies—while also making the most of your undergraduate experience by studying abroad, participating in student organizations, and working alongside faculty on their current research.

Our undergraduate curriculum combines classroom learning with clinical experiences and includes essentials in nursing, the liberal arts, and the natural and social sciences. You also may be eligible to take graduate-level electives during your junior and senior years.

Earning a bachelor's degree takes four years, and we encourage you to take advantage of opportunities outside the classroom—including Boston College athletics, student clubs, and international study and travel. In fact, one-third of our students study abroad during their junior year and another third of senior students participate in global clinical experiences.

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Program Overview

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Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

*Lab fee associated with this course

Junior Year

Fall Semester

This flexible semester—available for you to study abroad, adjust clinical hours, or catch up on core course requirements —may occur during the fall or spring semester. 

The Undergraduate Programs Office will determine the exact clinical sequence for your junior and senior years. 

Senior Year

For undergraduate laboratory fees, visit Boston College's Student Services webpage.

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Assessment of Student Learning

Continuous improvement through assessment

Boston College is deeply committed to providing you with the highest quality educational experience. The  ASSESSMENT  process requires all programs to:

• Be clear and specific about the learning goals it sets for students
• Develop measures to determine the degree to which each of its goals is being met
• Have a standard process for assessing learning outcomes for students and recommending appropriate adjustments

Bachelor’s Program in Nursing Objectives

As a graduate of the CSON baccalaureate nursing program, you will be a critical thinker who:

• Respects the intrinsic worth of all human beings by valuing and integrating altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and social justice into professional nursing practice across all health care settings and populations
• Synthesizes concepts from a liberal arts, Jesuit education to develop a philosophy of care that guides professional nursing practice
• Uses management and leadership skills to coordinate and promote quality health care
• Uses empirical evidence and theoretical knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to influence health promotion and disease prevention in individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan and across health care environments
• Generates clinical judgments based on assessment data and implements interventions to achieve individual, family, and population-centered outcomes
• Collaborates with individuals, families, community stakeholders, and the interdisciplinary health care team to ensure safe, clinically efficacious, cost-effective care
• Articulates the relationships among intrapersonal, interpersonal, social, environmental, cultural, and ethical influences on health care delivery in a diverse, multicultural, and global society
• Uses informatics and electronic technology to document, evaluate, and improve the quality of health care
• Articulates the influence of policy on health care and professional nursing practice
• Accesses information and seeks experiences to promote personal and professional growth, advance nursing practice, and improve the care of individuals, families, and populations. 

Approved by Faculty Assembly, April 21, 2010

Nursing Program Professional Standards and Guidelines

Professional Nursing Standards and Guidelines addressed by the Baccalaureate Program

• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). (2008). The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice.
• Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). (2007). Competency Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes for Pre-Licensure.
• American Nurses Association (ANA). (2021). Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
• American Nurses Association (ANA). (2010). Nursing’s Social Policy Statement: The Essence of the Profession.
• American Nurses Association (ANA). (2015). Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020). Healthy People 2030.
• The Joint Commission. (2022). National Patient Safety Goals.
• American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses Association  and  International  Society  of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (2014), Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition . Silver Spring, MD: Nursebooks.org .
• The Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organization Competencies. (2018). Core Competencies for Public Health Nurses.
• American Nurses Association (ANA). (2013). Public Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Association of Women Health’s, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) (2019). Standards for Professional Nursing Practice in the care of women and newborns
• American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). Practice Guidelines & Reports.

Our Undergraduate Nursing Students

Undergraduate nursing students

First-time pass rate on NCLEX in 2023

Students who study abroad their junior year

“ While at Boston College, I explored philosophy and theology classes. I learned about restorative justice, ethics, and Catholic social teaching. I was encouraged to reflect on what it means to live a “good life” and how to find meaning amid human suffering. This value set, coupled with my nursing classes, allowed me to learn not only the science of nursing, but the art of nursing as well. ”

Clinical Placements

Students experience a variety of practice settings by rotating among clinical sites, including:.

• Addiction Treatment Center of New England
• Atrius Health
• Beth Israel Lahey Health
• Boston Children's Hospital
• Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
• Boston Medical Center
• Brigham and Women's Hospital
• Cristo Rey Boston High School
• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Dimock Center
• Fenway Health
• Franciscan Children's
• Hebrew SeniorLife
• Joslin Diabetes Center
• McLean Hospital
• Shriners Children's Boston
• Signature Healthcare
• South Boston Community Health Center
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Network
• VA Boston Healthcare System

Opportunities at the Connell School

Enhance your leadership abilities through undergraduate research fellowships, student government, our local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, or our Keys to Inclusive Leadership in Nursing program.

Benefit from our culture of support, which includes one-on-one mentorship opportunities with our faculty of internationally renowned scholars, teachers, and practitioners.

Global Impact

Gain a greater understanding of global issues and the diversity of health care needs through our international trips. Undergraduate students can also study abroad during their junior year.

Conducting Research

In the Undergraduate Research Fellows (UGRF) program, undergraduates pair with research-intensive faculty and their teams to work on scholarly projects. They are financially compensated for their time and effort. CSON supports approximately 50 research placements for undergraduate students each year. Many UGRFs contribute substantially to scientific products including presentations and published abstracts and papers. 

Hands-on Learning

As an undergraduate student, you'll work with a small group of peers under the guidance of faculty mentors during prestigious and varied clinical placements. 

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• Chicopee, MA ·
• · Rating 3.68 out of 5   329 reviews
• grade  B Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 93%
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Acceptance Rate : 93% ,

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Simmons University

• Boston, MA ·
• · Rating 3.61 out of 5   839 reviews
• Acceptance rate 76%
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• SAT range 1200-1390

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University of Massachusetts Boston

• · Rating 3.55 out of 5   1,484 reviews
• grade  B+ Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 81%
• Net price $17,123
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Acceptance Rate : 81% ,

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Washington State University

• PULLMAN, WA
• · Rating 3.79 out of 5   4,130

Saint Anselm College

• MANCHESTER, NH
• · Rating 3.62 out of 5   591

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Boston College

• Chestnut Hill, MA ·
• · Rating 3.67 out of 5   1,616 reviews
• grade  A+ Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 17%
• Net price $30,559
• SAT range 1430-1540

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Acceptance Rate : 17% ,

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Northeastern University

• · Rating 3.75 out of 5   3,781 reviews
• Acceptance rate 7%
• Net price $35,827
• SAT range 1440-1550

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University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Amherst, MA ·
• · Rating 3.97 out of 5   5,524 reviews
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• Acceptance rate 64%
• Net price $22,291
• SAT range 1260-1480

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University of Massachusetts Lowell

• Lowell, MA ·
• · Rating 3.7 out of 5   1,457 reviews
• grade  A minus Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 86%
• Net price $17,240
• SAT range 1170-1340

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American International College

• Springfield, MA ·
• · Rating 3.47 out of 5   528 reviews
• grade  C+ Overall Niche Grade
• Acceptance rate 89%
• Net price $18,317
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Fitchburg State University

• Fitchburg, MA ·
• · Rating 3.46 out of 5   743 reviews
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• Net price $15,535
• SAT range 1020-1220

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• · Rating 3.5 out of 5   1,038 reviews
• Acceptance rate 88%
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• SAT range 1090-1370

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• North Dartmouth, MA ·
• · Rating 3.5 out of 5   1,191 reviews
• Acceptance rate 96%
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Acceptance Rate : 96% ,

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Salem State University

• Salem, MA ·
• · Rating 3.39 out of 5   1,227 reviews
• Net price $19,277
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• Beverly, MA ·
• · Rating 3.45 out of 5   943 reviews
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• Worcester, MA ·
• · Rating 3.5 out of 5   618 reviews
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• Westfield, MA ·
• · Rating 3.46 out of 5   930 reviews
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• Paxton, MA ·
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• Longmeadow, MA ·
• · Rating 3.82 out of 5   703 reviews
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• Framingham, MA ·
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Bristol Community College

• Fall River, MA ·
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I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in nursing programs! I came across the Connell School of Nursing and it caught my eye. Does anyone know the acceptance rate for this program, and any advice on what it takes to get in?

The Connell School of Nursing is part of Boston College, and while the overall acceptance rate for Boston College is around 15%, the acceptance rate for the Connell School of Nursing can be slightly more competitive. Although the exact acceptance rate for the nursing program may vary from year to year, you can expect it to be within a similar range.

To increase your chances of being accepted into the Connell School of Nursing, you should focus on the following:

1. Strong academic performance: Maintain a high GPA and take rigorous courses, including AP and honors classes, especially in science subjects such as biology and chemistry.

2. Standardized test scores: While some colleges are moving toward test-optional or test-blind policies, having strong SAT or ACT scores can still be helpful if Boston College considers them at the time of your application.

3. Experience in healthcare: Demonstrating your interest in nursing and healthcare through extracurricular activities, volunteering, or job-shadowing can give you a competitive edge.

4. Strong letters of recommendation: Ask teachers, counselors, or healthcare professionals who know you well to write recommendation letters that highlight your individual strengths, commitment to nursing, and any relevant experiences you have had in the field.

5. A compelling personal essay: Write a thoughtful and engaging essay that showcases your passion for nursing, tells a unique story about you, and highlights your personal experiences and values related to the field.

6. Interview preparation: If offered an interview, be ready to discuss why you are interested in nursing, your experiences, and what makes you a good fit for the Connell School of Nursing program.

Remember, the admissions process will take a holistic approach, reviewing all aspects of your application in order to make a decision. Best of luck as you prepare your application and pursue your passion for nursing!

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Boston College: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

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Boston College is a private research college with an acceptance rate of 27%. Considering applying to Boston College? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT and GPAs of admitted students.

Why Boston College?

• Location: Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
• Campus Highlights: Located near dozens of other Boston area colleges , Boston College's beautiful campus is distinguished by its attractive Gothic architecture. The Jesuit, Catholic college has a partnership with St. Ignatius Church.
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
• Athletics: The Boston College Eagles compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference .
• Highlights: BC's undergraduate business program is strong, and the school was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences. The university ranks among the nation's top Catholic universities .

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 academic admissions cycle, Boston College had an acceptance rate of 27%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 27 students were admitted, making Boston College's admissions process highly competitive.

SAT Scores and Requirements

Boston College requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 60% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Boston College's admitted students fall within the top 20% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Boston College scored between 660 and 730, while 25% scored below 660 and 25% scored above 730. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 680 and 770, while 25% scored below 680 and 25% scored above 770. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1500 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Boston College.

Requirements

Boston College does not require the optional SAT essay section. Note that Boston College participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT dates. At BC, SAT Subject tests are optional.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Boston College requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 56% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

This admissions data tells us that most of Boston College's admitted students fall within the top 5% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Boston College received a composite ACT score between 31 and 34, while 25% scored above 34 and 25% scored below 31.

Boston College does not require the ACT writing section. Note that BC participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will combine your highest score from each individual subtest across all ACT dates.

In 2019, the average GPA of Boston College's incoming freshmen class was A/A-.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

​ The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Boston College. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

One of the country's top Catholic universities, Boston College has a highly competitive admissions pool with a low acceptance rate and high average GPAs and SAT/ACT scores. However, Boston College, like nearly all highly selective colleges and universities, has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule . Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside of Boston College's average range.

To apply, students must use the  Common Application or the Questbridge Application and complete the BC writing supplement. Boston College has an Early Decision program that can improve admission chances for students who are sure the university is their top choice school. Students with interests in studio art, music, or theater can use Slide Room to upload files of their visual or performing art to the Common Application. Note that interviews are not part of the Boston College application process. 

All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and Boston College Undergraduate Admissions Office .

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A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN, can provide a pathway to a stable career, high-paying position, or even graduate school. According to the website PayScale , as of May 2021, the average annual salary for an RN with an ADN (Associate of Science in Nursing) was $70,700 versus $86,520 for an RN with a BSN. While a number of factors determine employability and earning potential at the completion of a BSN program, the best nursing schools prepare students to pass their licensing exams, provide professional connections, and deliver the training required to care for patients and succeed in their profession.  

Numerous factors were considered when making our list of the 30 best nursing schools, including the size of the nursing program relative to the size of the school, NCLEX pass rate, and median earnings three years after graduation. Additionally, the popularity of nursing at the school compared to other schools, the student-faculty ratio, and the reputation of the nursing program were used when developing the list. 

1. Emory University

Location: Emory, GA  

Undergrad Enrollment: 7,000  

Acceptance Rate: 19%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1430-1530/32-34

Emory is a global leader in the field of nursing education and leadership. Emory nursing students spend the first two years of their college careers completing their liberal arts core—at either Emory’s Oxford or Atlanta campus—and at the beginning of their junior year will begin to take classes full-time at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Emory works in collaboration with 500+ clinical partners to provide students with a multitude of opportunities to earn real-world experience. Emory proudly touts the outcome of its nursing students—88% are employed within three months of graduation. 

2. Duke University

Location: Durham, NC  

Undergrad Enrollment: 6,600  

Acceptance Rate: 8%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1480-1580/33-36

The Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) isn’t just one of the best nursing schools in the nation, it’s a global leader in nursing education, research, and clinical practice. DUSON is one of the top nursing schools engaged in National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded research—it received more than $8.4 million in 2021, positioning the school fifth in the nation in NIH funding. In 2021, DUSON received an Excellence in Diversity Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity , the oldest and largest diversity magazine and website in higher education. Duke is also commonly regarded as one of the best nursing schools for men . 

3. University of Pennsylvania | UPenn

Location: Philadelphia, PA  

Undergrad Enrollment: 11,800  

Acceptance Rate: 9%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1480-1570/33-35

Penn Nursing is another program that is highly regarded both nationally and globally. The QS World University Rankings by Subject position UPenn’s nursing program as the best in the world. The University of Pennsylvania is the only Ivy League school to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is home to many nursing firsts, such as: 

• the first operating room nurse in the nation
• the first nurse to receive the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the “genius” award
• the first nursing school to use interactive simulated (SIM) patients
• the first privately funded center for nursing research in the country

Nine out of ten Penn Nursing BSN graduates go on to pursue their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

4. University of Michigan

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Undergrad Enrollment: 30,300  

Acceptance Rate: 26%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1360-1530/31-35

The University of Michigan School of Nursing aims to graduate nurses capable of delivering patient care that meets and surpasses the highest standards in health care. University of Michigan nursing students are afforded a variety of opportunities to gain hands-on experience, through both coursework and clinical experience. By graduation, Michigan nursing students will have developed a network of like-minded peers, learned from internationally recognized scientists and practitioners, and become part of a 13,000-member alumni network. 

5. University of Washington

Location: Seattle, WA  

Undergrad Enrollment: 32,000  

Acceptance Rate: 56%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1240-1450/29-34

The BSN program at the University of Washington prepares students for professional nursing careers. Over the course of the two-year program, students build essential skills—beginning in the safe environment of the university’s Learning Lab, then in a supervised clinical setting. University of Washington students graduate with more than 1,000 hours of hands-on patient care experience obtained through more than 700 opportunities with partners like Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington Medical Center. The graduation rate at the University of Washington School of nursing is over 98%.  

6. Case Western Reserve University

Location: Cleveland, OH

Undergrad Enrollment: 5,200  

Acceptance Rate: 30%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1420-1520/32-35

The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Case Western Reserve University provides students with an experience that blends coursework in theory and practice with hands-on learning in real­-world health care settings. Unlike other nursing schools, students at Case Western Reserve begin nursing-program-specific study early in their college careers. Nursing classes begin in the first semester and clinical placements start as early as the first month of the first semester—the earliest start of any program in the nation. Case Western Reserve University nursing students have an NCLEX pass rate above the national average. 

7. University of Illinois at Chicago | UIC

Location: Chicago, IL

Undergrad Enrollment: 20,700  

Acceptance Rate: 73%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1090-1300/23-31

The University of Illinois at Chicago’s BSN program is a full-time, two-year program that incorporates face-to-face instruction and hands-on practical learning. To gain admission to the UIC nursing program, students must have already completed 57 credit hours of college-level coursework. Helping UIC stand out from other schools is its M. Christine Schwartz Experiential Learning & Simulation Laboratory, which features 15,000 square feet of teaching and learning space, putting it among the largest labs of its kind in the country. 

8. Boston College | BC

Location: Chestnut Hill, MA  

Undergrad Enrollment: 9,900  

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1460-1540/33-35

Founded in 1947, Boston College’s Connell School of Nursing has been forging compassionate and competent nurses for three-quarters of a century. The curriculum for BSN students at BC combines classroom learning with clinical experiences and includes the study of everything from essentials in nursing to the liberal arts to the natural and social sciences. The BC BSN program is notable for its diversity, with 41% of students identifying as individuals of African, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American descent. Another attention-grabbing fact about BC’s nursing program—the first-time pass rate of its students on the NCLEX in 2020 was 96.5%. 

9. New York University | NYU

Location: New York, NY  

Undergrad Enrollment: 26,700  

Acceptance Rate: 21%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1390-1510/31-34

The NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is the second-largest private university college of nursing in the country. NYU nursing faculty are high-producing researchers who receive generous funding from private and public sectors (the university is one of the leading recipients of NIH funding ). The college is home to both a traditional four-year bachelor’s program, as well as an accelerated 15-month program for students who’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree in another field. Rory Meyers College of Nursing is known for its outstanding outcomes, its undergraduate alumni having the highest median salaries at NYU.

10. Georgetown University

Location: Washington, D.C  

Undergrad Enrollment: 7,400  

Acceptance Rate: 17%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1380-1530/32-35

The BSN program at the Georgetown University School of Nursing is a traditional four-year program infused with the Jesuit values of caring for the whole person— cura personalis —and serving the common good. Georgetown nursing students begin gaining hands-on clinical experience in the first year of study, tally more than 850 clinical hours by the time they graduate, and are able to gain further experience in a field of their choice through their senior nursing practice. The first-time pass rate for Georgetown nursing students on the NCLEX exam typically ranges between 96-100%.

11. University of Texas at Austin | UT Austin

Location: Austin, TX

Undergrad Enrollment: 40,800  

Acceptance Rate: 32%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1230-1480/29-34

The nursing program at UT Austin provides students with a course of study that is both theoretical and practical. The university’s curriculum prepares nursing students to work in a wide variety of clinical settings, or it can serve as a strong foundation in the pursuit of further degrees in the field of nursing. As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas , which in UT Austin’s case includes extramural funding for the nursing school—it’s more than $25 million.   

12. University of California, Los Angeles | UCLA

Location: Los Angeles, CA  

Undergrad Enrollment: 31,500  

Acceptance Rate: 14%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: Not reported—UCLA has test-free admissions 

The UCLA School of Nursing BSN program is a traditional four-year program with students starting in their freshman year (although some transfer students are accepted). The program is a UCLA-certified capstone major, which tasks fourth-year students with the planning and implementation of a clinically based scholarly project designed to improve the system of care provided to patients and their families. The UCLA School of Nursing is home to a very diverse student body—34% of students identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, 24% as Hispanic or Latin American, and 8% as African American or Black.

13. University of Miami

Location: Coral Gables, FL

Undergrad Enrollment: 11,100  

Acceptance Rate: 33%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1310-1450/30-33

There are a variety of reasons why the University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies (SOHNS) is one of the best nursing schools in the U.S. One factor is the SOHNS’ high 97.4% NCLEX first-time pass rate. Another consideration is the school’s five-story simulation hospital known as S.H.A.R.E., which offers on-site, virtual, and extended-reality simulation opportunities in a variety of clinical, research, and educational settings. The University of Miami offers a traditional four-year BSN program, as well as an accelerated 12-month program for students with a degree in a field other than nursing. 

14. Simmons University

Location: Boston, MA  

Undergrad Enrollment: 1,800  

Acceptance Rate: 83%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1080-1250/24-29

Simmons University School of Nurses trains its students to administer skillful, compassionate care through dedicated professors who also practice as nurses. Simmons has close relationships with a variety of renowned teaching hospitals and research facilities—such as Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital—which provides Simmons nursing students with the chance to participate in clinical rotations, attend talks, and pursue research and employment opportunities. Simmons University’s accelerated five-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program allows students to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a timely manner and give their careers a jump start.

15. University of Maryland, Baltimore County | UMBC

Location: Baltimore, MD

Undergrad Enrollment: 11,200  

Acceptance Rate: 69%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1220-1410/25-30

Although the University of Maryland, Baltimore Country doesn’t provide a BSN, it remains one of the best nursing schools in the country. UMBC’s Pre-Nursing program allows students to fulfill two years of prerequisites, providing the foundation to attend a two-year nursing program at another institution. UMBC has a strategic partnership with the University of Maryland  School of Nursing, which provides two pathways to UMBC students: a two-/three-year pathway to a BSN or a four-year pathway to an MSN. 

16. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | UNC

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Undergrad Enrollment: 19,100  

Acceptance Rate: 25%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1330-1500/29-33

Carolina Nursing has the distinction of being one of the best nursing schools not just in the U.S., but also in the world. The Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects positions UNC as the world’s seventh best school for nursing. UNC prepares students for a variety of careers in nursing—from working as a registered nurse to hospital administration to nursing education—as well as preparing them to pass the NCLEX (UNC students have a 98% first-time pass rate). Carolina Nursing boasts a 10,000+ person alumni network, which can help open doors for students following graduation. 

17. Texas Christian University | TCU

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Undergrad Enrollment: 9,400  

Acceptance Rate: 48%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1140-1345/26-31

TCU’s Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences BSN program helps students develop their critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and decision-making skills through work in both the classroom and patient care settings. TCU nursing students gain valuable first-hand experience thanks to the school’s partnerships with regional health care systems and a professional nursing residency during the last semester. TCU provides two tracks to its nursing students, a traditional 29-month program and an accelerated 19-month program.

18. University of Florida

Location: Gainesville, FL

Undergrad Enrollment: 35,400  

Acceptance Rate: 31%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1310-1450/29-33

The University of Florida (UF) College of Nursing prepares students for careers as nurses through a  variety of educational and clinical experiences, as well as access to a wealth of expert nursing faculty and technological resources. The university recently renovated its Thomas M. and Irene B. Kirbo Innovation and Learning Laboratory, which provides students with a safe space to learn skills, take risks, and make mistakes. UF nursing students are able to gain considerable first-hand experience through the university’s partnership with UF Health and UF Health Jacksonville. University of Florida BSN graduates have historically scored highly on the NCLEX licensing exam.

19. University of Kentucky

Location: Lexington, KY 

Undergrad Enrollment: 22,100  

Acceptance Rate: 96%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1080-1310/22-29

Students at the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Nursing graduate with a strong foundation of nursing knowledge built through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and supervised clinical instruction. The university provides a multitude of opportunities to nursing students—it’s home to student organizations such as NSNA (National Student Nurses Association) and the Delta Psi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau (the international nursing honors society). The student-faculty ratio at the UK College of Nursing for undergraduate clinical groups is no more than one-to-eight, helping ensure students receive personalized attention. The college boasts a 97% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX exam and approximately half of its graduating classes have jobs prior to graduation.

20. Sacred Heart University | SHU

Location: Fairfield, CT

Undergrad Enrollment: 5,900  

Acceptance Rate: 66%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: N/A

Students at Sacred Heart University’s Davis & Henley College of Nursing build the skills and knowledge needed to provide high-quality care to patients in a variety of clinical settings. SHU is home to five state-of-the-art nursing labs and high-fidelity simulation labs, including a 24-bed lab where students build foundational nursing skills. SHU College of Nursing supports global education and provides students with the opportunity to travel and gain hands-on experience in countries such as Jamaica and Guatemala. In 2021, SHU students had a 95% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX exam. 

21. Purdue University

Location: West Lafayette, IN  

Undergrad Enrollment: 33,700  

Acceptance Rate: 67%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1190-1430/26-33

The Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences offers a four-year BSN program that includes three years of clinical placements. Over the course of four years, students are afforded a number of opportunities. The school is home to an abundance of student organizations sure to interest nursing students as well as a variety of experiential learning experiences . Purdue allows students to gain a global perspective on nursing through a number of study abroad programs, including its Comparative Healthcare in Ireland program. 

22. University of Missouri‚ Kansas City | UMKC

Location: Kansas City, MO

Undergrad Enrollment: 11,300  

Acceptance Rate: 63%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 990-1260/20-28

The UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies (SoNHS) BSN program trains responsible and accountable nurses who are able to think critically. There are two primary tracks for BSN students: a traditional four- to five-year program for students without a bachelor’s degree and an accelerated track for students with a degree in a discipline other than nursing. UMKC graduates have an impressive 94.7% pass rate on the NCLEX.

23. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | Minnesota

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Undergrad Enrollment: 34,400  

Acceptance Rate: 70%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1320-1470/27-32

The BSN program at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing offers students a small college experience with the opportunities of a larger university. Thanks to considerable contributions—it ranks in the top 20 schools for NIH funding —University of Minnesota School of Nursing faculty leads innovative research and evidence-based projects with students, interdisciplinary colleagues, community partners, and clinical affairs. Equity and diversity are tenets of a Minnesota college experience and the school has received six consecutive Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. In 2019, the NCLEX first-time pass rate for University of Minnesota BSN students was 97.5%, substantially better than the 91.23% nationwide rate.

24. University of Pittsburgh | Pitt

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Undergrad Enrollment: 19,300  

Acceptance Rate: 64%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1250-1470/28-33

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing provides its BSN students with the knowledge needed to pursue their chosen career paths or succeed in graduate school. Pitt BSN students have the chance to gain firsthand clinical experience in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, senior citizens centers, and long-term and acute care facilities. During BSN students’ senior year, they participate in a clinical course that provides a transition to clinical practice. Pitt takes the NCLEX seriously and supports its students taking the exam with a series of practice tests, diagnostic preparation, and a three-day NCLEX review.

25. Seattle University

Undergrad Enrollment: 4,600  

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1120-1320/24-31

The Seattle University College of Nursing prepares compassionate professionals to serve the health care needs of the community. The BSN program is steeped in the Jesuit tradition and places importance on community outreach and service. The university’s 20,000-square-foot Clinical Lab is a big attraction for students and is equipped with realistic infant, child, and adult patient simulators—providing a safe environment for nursing students to gain experience. The Population Health Internship (PHI) is something that sets the University of Seattle apart from other BSN programs. The PHI is a one-credit course in which students are paired with a  community-based health or social service organization and serve 30 internship hours with them.

26. Elmhurst College

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Undergrad Enrollment: 2,800  

The Elmhurst University Department of Nursing and Health Sciences provides students with the real-world experience and personal mentoring needed to launch a successful nursing career. The school offers three programs of study for undergraduates: 

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing—Prelicensure Option
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing—RN to BSN Degree Completion Program
• Distance ABSN program (online)

In 2014, Elmhurst opened its Simulation Center at Elmhurst Hospital, a 4,600-square-foot laboratory and classroom space that enables students to build clinical knowledge and skills through interactive scenarios without risking harm to patients.

27. University of Tennessee

Location: Knoxville, TN  

Undergrad Enrollment: 22,800  

Acceptance Rate: 78%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1180-1340/25-31

There are a lot of factors that make the University of Tennessee one of the nation’s best nursing schools, like its human patient simulator, clinical practice laboratory, and technology-enhanced classrooms. Tennessee nursing students also acquire personal experience through clinical instruction at major hospitals, community clinics, health departments, and local schools. Something new students at the University of Tennessee College of Nursing will want to know about is The Pulse , a living and learning community for first-year students admitted to the school’s BSN program.

28. Ohio State University | OSU

Location: Columbus, OH

Undergrad Enrollment: 46,800  

Acceptance Rate: 68%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1260-1420/26-32

The BSN program at the Ohio State College of Nursing is a four-year program that requires a year of prerequisite coursework. In 2023, OSU will launch a new curriculum for its BSN students designed to better prepare them to succeed in the rapidly evolving field. 

29. University of Virginia | UVA

Location: Charlottesville, VA

Undergrad Enrollment: 16,700  

Acceptance Rate: 23%

Middle 50% SAT/ACT: 1400-1510/32-35

The UVA School of Nursing offers a traditional four-year BSN that commonly receives students straight from high school. Traditional BSN students can expect to take courses in subjects such as anatomy and physiology, growth and development, pharmacology, pathophysiology, leadership, and nursing practice. UVA nursing students will also conduct research—either individually or as part of a team—as undergraduates. UVA is home to the Eleanor Crowder Bjoring Center for Nursing Historical Inquiry , which is dedicated to the preservation and study of nursing history, and regularly hosts nursing-related forums and lectures. 

30. Walla Walla University

Location: College Place, WA  

Undergrad Enrollment: 1,600  

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Walla Walla School of Nursing offers one bachelor’s degree: a BSN. Walla Walla University is a Seventh-Day Adventist institution of higher education and the school takes a faith-based perspective on patient care. Walla Walla nursing students can expect small classes and plenty of opportunities for faculty interaction. Students can also plan on gaining a substantial amount of clinical experience—Walla Walla nursing students generally perform between 800 to 1,000 hours of clinical experience outside of the classroom. In 2021, Walla Walla nursing students had a first-time NCLEX pass rate of 93.54%, significantly better than that year’s national rate of 82.48%. Equally impressive, in 2021, 98.39% of the school of nursing’s graduates had as RNs within 9-12 months of graduation. 

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How hard is it to get into Boston College's nursing program?

How competitive is it and what is the average GPA/SAT scores, etc? What are they looking for in applicants?

BC doesn’t release acceptance rates/stats by school, so any answer to this would be pure guesswork. I think people tend to think that, on average, it is a bit easier to get into nursing than the school as a whole, but I’m not sure how well-informed or productive such opinions are. It is certainly not easy, as a review of results threads on this site will reveal.

Keep in mind that a successful nursing app should demonstrate one’s interest in the field and that the AdCom is likely to give more weight to science and possibly math coursework.

Perhaps someone else has more insider info.

At a BC info session, an admissions rep said the acceptance rate is within a point or 2 for all 4 schools.