Post-Prerequisite BSN

Samuel Merritt University

Accreditation

CCNE

NCLEX Pass Rate

79.25% (2024/2025)

Length of Program

4 semesters (2 years)

Tuition

~$132,800 for 2 years, not including other fees

Start Term

Fall and Spring

Attendance Status

Full time only

Learning Mode

In-person only

Direct Entry Program?

No

Eligibility

  • Completion of prerequisites
  • Current SMU Pre-Nursing students
  • Transfer students

Requirements

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in all prerequisites
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA in the 4 science prerequisites
  • Two letters of reference
  • Complete NursingCas application
  • Apply to SMU (current SMU students do not need this)

Application Deadline

Fall Term

  • December 1 (Priority)

Spring Term

  • July 1 (Priority)