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Outcomes

NCLEX-RN pass rates by year

Board-reported first-time pass rates for Emory University, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 4 years: 89.1% over 902 candidates.

Emory University's latest reported year is 2024, and that 94.23% — from a cohort of 156 first-time candidates — is 7.5 points above 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 Emory University.

Admissions

Admissions at Emory University

• No overall acceptance or admission rate (%) is published on the official School of Nursing site, nor could any reliable statistic be found.
• Minimum GPA (BSN, MSN, MN pathway to MSN): a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
• Standardized tests: For BSN transfer applicants, TEAS, SAT, ACT, or GRE scores are required; HESI exam is not accepted.
• Prerequisite courses (BSN Transfer, BSN freshmen, MN, MN pathway): Applicants may apply without having completed all prerequisites, but enrollment is contingent upon completing all prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better by program start.
• Waitlist policies (BSN programs): Emory employs a holistic review; the waitlist is not ranked, and admitted applicants may be notified up to the first day of orientation. Waitlist candidates are encouraged to complete prerequisites and may submit test scores or personal statements to strengthen their application.
• MN Pathway to MSN program (second-deg

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Wages

Georgia 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.

$91,960

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

About

About Emory University

With a focus on hybrid and on-campus delivery formats, all programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The university is renowned for its research opportunities and commitment to preparing skilled nursing professionals for the evolving healthcare landscape.

Format

Schedule and format at Emory University

• MSN/DNP APRN programs are offered in a hybrid format, with options to enroll full‑time or part‑time.
• WOC Experiential Pathway courses are delivered 100% online, asynchronous, self‑study, with no instructor feedback, and students can start anytime after purchase.
• The Distance Accelerated BSN (DABSN) program uses real‑time synchronous virtual classrooms with supplemental recorded content; includes online sessions daily (8‑10 hours), three cohort entry dates (January, May, August), and on‑campus intensives for clinical rotations.
• The DABSN program also features 6–8 week course sessions across three consecutive semesters, with a mix of pre‑recorded lecture preparation, synchronous live discussion, and on‑campus intensive sessions.
• The WOC Traditional Pathway is a blended (hybrid) format including online clinical courses, on‑site skills training ("Bridge Week"), a final exam, and clinical with an approved preceptor.
• The BSN Transfer Option allows students to transfer in with 60 semester hours of prior co

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