Direct Entry BSN

California Northstate University

Accreditation

WSCUC

NCLEX Pass Rate

CNU was approved by California board of Registered Nursing in May 2024 and is enrolling its first students. There is no NCLEX pass rate data yet.

Length of Program

3 years

Tuition

~$164,248 for 3 years, including other fees

Start Term

Fall, spring, and summer

Attendance Status

Full time only

Learning Mode

In-person only

Direct Entry Program?

Yes

Eligibility

  • First time college student
  • Transfer student
  • U.S. Citizen

Requirements

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.7 
  • Two recommendation letters
  • TEAS Exam minimum 65%; SAT/ACT can be substituted for the TEAS Exam
  • NursingCas application

Application Deadline

All applications open in August. See link for application close dates.