Cleveland State University – School of Nursing
CCNE AccreditedCleveland State University's School of Nursing offers CCNE-accredited online MSN programs in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from Cleveland, Ohio. The MSN-FNP is a 47-credit, six-semester program requiring 780 clinical hours, completable in two years full-time. Three start dates per year. Affordable in-state tuition around $636/credit. Post-Graduate Certificates also available.
Cleveland State University – School of Nursing at a glance
- Cleveland State University – School of Nursing's most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 68.24% on 148 candidates (2025) — down 16.4 pts since 2024.
- Across 2 reported years (2024–2025), the candidate-weighted average is 76.3% over 291 total candidates.
- Opportunity Score: 58/100 — our weighted composite of NCLEX outcomes, tuition, clinical partnerships, and state job-market strength. Strongest components: NCLEX pass rate.
- Listed program tuition: $29,925 total.
- 2 nursing programs listed — MSN offered online.
- Programmatic accreditation: CCNE.
68.24%
NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate (2025, 148 candidates)
Source: State board of nursing
76.3%
Candidate-weighted average, 2024–2025
Source: State board of nursing
58/100
Opportunity Score
Source: MyNursingSchools methodology
- Programs Offered
- 2
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 68%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
NCLEX-RN pass rates by year
Board-reported first-time pass rates for Cleveland State University – School of Nursing, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 2 years: 76.3% over 291 candidates.
Cleveland State University – School of Nursing's latest reported year is 2025, and that 68.24% — from a cohort of 148 first-time candidates — is 18.5 points below the 86.7% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2025.
| Exam year | First-time pass rate | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68.24% | 148 |
| 2024 | 84.61% | 143 |
Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Cleveland State University – School of Nursing.
Nursing Programs at Cleveland State University – School of Nursing(2)
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Online MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
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Cleveland State University – School of Nursingoverall score
Strengths
- NCLEX pass rate
Watch-outs
- Online flexibility
Score breakdown
- NCLEX pass rate75
- Job market strength69
- Online flexibility4
- Tuition affordability69
The Opportunity Score blends NCLEX pass rate, tuition affordability, graduation outcomes, schedule flexibility, hospital clinical partnerships, and state job-market strength. Missing inputs are excluded and remaining weights are redistributed proportionally. How we calculate this.
Admissions at Cleveland State University – School of Nursing
- •Online Accelerated BSN (ABSN):
- •– Cumulative GPA requirement: minimum 2.50
- •– Prerequisite GPA requirement: minimum 3.0
- •– Applicants who have failed a prior nursing course are not eligible for admission
- •– Additional admissions components: resume, interview, essay, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and bachelor’s degree in any field required
- •Traditional (on‑campus) BSN program:
- •– Cumulative GPA requirement: at least 2.50
- •– Prerequisite GPA requirement: at least 3.0
- •– Specific prerequisite course grade requirements:
- •– Anatomy & Physiology I & II: B or better
- •– Chemistry I & II: C or better
- •– Microbiology: B or better
- •– English I & II: C or better
- •– College-level Mathematics: B or better
- •– Psychology: C or better
- •– Admission materials: School of Nursing application, fee, transcripts, two recommendations, resume
- •– Selection based on prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, recommendations, resume, interview, written essay at interview, and related healthcare experience
- •– No waitlist; unsuccessful applicants must reapply
- •Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (general program)
- •– Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA required: 3.0
- •– Must hold a valid, active U.S. RN license and a BSN degree
- •– Must have completed an undergraduate or graduate-level statistics course
- •– Additional materials: application form, fee, transcripts, two professional letters of recommendation, essay, and resume
- •
Based on publicly available information. Source
Schedule & Format Flexibility at Cleveland State University – School of Nursing
- •Here’s what I found regarding schedule and format flexibility for nursing programs at Cleveland State University – School of Nursing. Facts are pulled directly from official sources; if something is not stated, I note that it's unclear.
- •### Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
- •Format: Online coursework combined with two campus residencies in Cleveland, Ohio
- •Delivery: Online coursework is asynchronous (self‑paced, independent learning)
- •Cohort start options: Two intakes per year—Fall and Summer
- •Program length: 16 months (four consecutive semesters, full‑time)
- •Asynchronous vs synchronous: Weekly workload:
- •14–19 hours on asynchronous coursework (self‑paced online)
- •21–26 hours assessed activities (discussions, assignments)
- •Clinical: 15 hours on-site clinical placements with preceptor
- •Total estimated weekly commitment: 50–60 hours
- •Transfer credit / advanced‑standing policies: Not stated on visible program pages; unclear.
- •### RN to BSN (Online)
- •Format: Fully online program; specific mode (asynchronous vs synchronous) not explicitly stated, but described as having a flexible schedule
- •Cohort start options: Defined semester structure (Fall, Spring, Summer) but exact intake dates for cohorts not specified; students complete in three semesters ([csuohio.edu](https://www.csuohio.edu/online-rn
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Online MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner
Minimum GPA: 3.0
No official acceptance or admission rate published.
100% online asynchronously; no campus visits required.
Online MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Minimum GPA: 3.0
No official acceptance or admission rate published.
100% online asynchronously; no campus visits required.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.