Concordia University Texas – Nursing
ACEN AccreditedConcordia University Texas offers an in-person Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) in Austin, Texas. Requires a minimum of 60 credits from a regionally accredited institution, 3.0 GPA, and completion of all non-nursing prerequisite courses.
Concordia University Texas – Nursing at a glance
- Concordia University Texas – Nursing's most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 97.18% on 177 candidates (2024) — up 1.9 pts since 2020.
- Across 5 reported years (2020–2024), the candidate-weighted average is 85.7% over 1,150 total candidates.
- 1 nursing program listed — BSN offered on campus.
- Programmatic accreditation: ACEN.
97.18%
NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate (2024, 177 candidates)
Source: State board of nursing
85.7%
Candidate-weighted average, 2020–2024
Source: State board of nursing
- Programs Offered
- 1
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 97%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
NCLEX-RN pass rates by year
Board-reported first-time pass rates for Concordia University Texas – Nursing, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 5 years: 85.7% over 1,150 candidates.
Concordia University Texas – Nursing's latest reported year is 2024, and that 97.18% — from a cohort of 177 first-time candidates — is 9.7 points above the 87.5% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2024.
| Exam year | First-time pass rate | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97.18% | 177 |
| 2023 | 79.86% | 288 |
| 2022 | 76.33% | 245 |
| 2021 | 87.13% | 272 |
| 2020 | 95.24% | 168 |
Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Concordia University Texas – Nursing.
Nursing Programs at Concordia University Texas – Nursing(1)
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Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
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Admissions at Concordia University Texas – Nursing
- •Transfer/Pre‑Nursing students (Traditional BSN track) require a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to apply for the Professional Nursing Sequence. Additionally, they must achieve a TEAS score of 67% or higher, taken within three years of intended enrollment—no more than two attempts within a 365‑day period are allowed.
- •Second-degree seeking students similarly need a conferred‑degree cumulative GPA of 3.0 to apply.
- •For the Direct Entry BSN track (incoming freshmen): conditional admission requires a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0, science GPA of 3.0, and math GPA of 3.0. They must also meet the TEAS score requirement of 67%, with the same limitations on attempts and recency (within three years). Before starting nursing/clinical coursework, they must finish prerequisites (GPA ≥ 3.0 in pre‑reqs and natural sciences), comply with clinical requirements, and be eligible for Texas Board of Nursing licensure.
- •Accelerated BSN (ABSN) track prerequisites must be completed with at least a “C” grade, while maintaining both a cumulative and science GPA of 3.0 or above.
- •Additional ABSN eligibility requirements include:
- •– Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in prerequisite natural science courses;
- •– For transfer applicants: pre‑nursing degree GPA of 3.0;
- •– For second‑degree seekers: conferred‑degree cumulative GPA of 3.0;
- •– Submission of a nursing admissions essay meet
Based on publicly available information. Source
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Schedule & Format Flexibility at Concordia University Texas – Nursing
- •Online, hybrid, or on‑campus delivery
- •Concordia offers a Traditional BSN program that is fully on‑campus, combining classroom learning with hands‑on clinical experience in Austin and surrounding hospitals.
- •The Accelerated BSN (ABSN) track follows a hybrid model: all theory coursework is completed online, while simulation labs and clinical rotations are held in‑person at CTX sites.
- •Evening, weekend, or multiple cohort start options
- •The ABSN track offers three start dates per year: January, May, and August, allowing more flexible entry timing.
- •I found no mention of evening or weekend class times for any nursing track.
- •Asynchronous vs synchronous coursework
- •Online ABSN theory coursework is delivered through an e‑Learning platform that enables students to study when and where it suits them (asynchronous): they can watch lectures, complete interactive modules, quizzes, and assignments on their own schedule.
- •The platform also provides scheduled chat sessions with instructors and discussion forums (a synchronous element), but the bulk of the content delivery appears to be flexible/asynchronous.
- •Transfer credit or advanced‑standing policies
- •ABSN applicants must have prior college experience in a non‑nursing field; they can transfer existing
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
No published acceptance percentage for nursing; required GPA thresholds: generally 3.0 across tracks.
The Accelerated BSN (ABSN) track follows a hybrid model: all theory coursework is completed online, while simulation labs and clinical rotations are held in-person at CTX sites.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.