Cleveland State University – School of Nursing

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Outcomes

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.

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.

Admissions

Admissions at Cleveland State University – School of Nursing

Moderately Competitive.

• 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

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Wages

Ohio RN mean wage

Published tuition is in the figures above. This is the mean annual wage for a registered nurse in the school's home state.

$86,110

Salary is the BLS OEWS May 2024 mean annual wage for registered nurses in Ohio. Tuition is the school-published program total and excludes fees, books, and living costs.

About

About Cleveland State University – School of Nursing

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.

Format

Schedule and format 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

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