Columbia University School of Nursing
CCNE AccreditedColumbia University School of Nursing at a glance
- Columbia University School of Nursing's most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 92.49% on 173 candidates (2025) — down 0.7 pts since 2023.
- Across 3 reported years (2023–2025), the candidate-weighted average is 92.4% over 565 total candidates.
- 4 nursing programs listed — DNP, MSN, PhD offered on campus.
- Programmatic accreditation: CCNE.
92.49%
NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate (2025, 173 candidates)
Source: State board of nursing
92.4%
Candidate-weighted average, 2023–2025
Source: State board of nursing
- Programs Offered
- 4
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 92%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
NCLEX-RN pass rates by year
Board-reported first-time pass rates for Columbia University School of Nursing, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 3 years: 92.4% over 565 candidates.
Columbia University School of Nursing's latest reported year is 2025, and that 92.49% — from a cohort of 173 first-time candidates — is 5 points above the 87.5% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2024.
| Exam year | First-time pass rate | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92.49% | 173 |
| 2024 | 91.35% | 185 |
| 2023 | 93.2% | 207 |
Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Columbia University School of Nursing.
Nursing Programs at Columbia University School of Nursing(4)
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MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)
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Admissions at Columbia University School of Nursing
- •Acceptance or Admission Rate (%)
- •No verified data on overall acceptance or admission rates is available on the official Columbia Nursing website or associated .edu pages.
- •Minimum GPA Requirements
- •Columbia Nursing explicitly states that there is no minimum GPA required for their programs. However, they consider GPA as one part of a holistic review process.
- •GRE, TEAS, HESI, or Other Standardized Test Requirements
- •GRE: Not required for admission to any program.
- •TEAS/HESI: Not mentioned on official pages—no evidence that these standardized tests are required or considered.
- •Prerequisite Notes
- •Prerequisite courses must be completed before the start of classes, not merely by the application deadline. Failing to fulfill these will result in withdrawal from the program.
- •No exceptions are granted for prerequisite course grades if the applicant doesn’t meet Columbia’s standards. Applicants must retake any prerequisite in which they do not achieve the required grade.
- •Waitlist Process
- •Columbia uses a waitlist system in its admissio
Based on publicly available information. Source
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Schedule & Format Flexibility at Columbia University School of Nursing
- •A hybrid MDE (Master’s Direct Entry) program begins each summer, spans seven semesters, and starts with three part‑time online semesters (summer, fall, spring) so students can stay in their home communities and balance work, family, and academics. In the second summer, students transition to full‑time in‑person study on campus.
- •The hybrid MDE curriculum allows students to progress over a longer period (seven semesters) compared to the traditional accelerated 15‑month, four‑semester program format.
- •A hybrid MDE and a part‑time DNP program offer blend of online and in‑person coursework, allowing students to progress at a flexible, sustainable pace. The part‑time DNP typically takes about 3.5 years, compared to 2.5 years for the full‑time program.
- •In the hybrid MDE program, the first year decelerates with 9 credits per semester (rather than 12–24), and all classes are held virtually during that period; students can delay relocating to New York until the summer term when clinical begins.
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
No official acceptance or admission rate percentages are publicly provided.
Columbia Nursing accepts up to nine (9) credits of graduate- or doctoral-level coursework from another accredited institution for transfer credit or course exemption.
MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
No official acceptance or admission rate percentages are publicly provided.
Columbia Nursing accepts up to nine (9) credits of graduate- or doctoral-level coursework from another accredited institution for transfer credit or course exemption.
MSN – Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP)
No official acceptance or admission rate percentages are publicly provided.
Columbia Nursing accepts up to nine (9) credits of graduate- or doctoral-level coursework from another accredited institution for transfer credit or course exemption.
PhD in Nursing
No official acceptance or admission rate percentages are publicly provided.
Columbia Nursing accepts up to nine (9) credits of graduate- or doctoral-level coursework from another accredited institution for transfer credit or course exemption.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.