Fairfield University – Egan School of Nursing
CCNE AccreditedFairfield University's Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies offers CCNE-accredited MSN and DNP programs in Fairfield, Connecticut. The Post-Master's DNP features online and hybrid formats with synchronous sessions, completion in 18-24 months, and strong faculty engagement. Clinical placement support and one-on-one mentoring are core to the student experience.
Fairfield University – Egan School of Nursing at a glance
- Listed program tuition: $39,040 total.
- Nursing programs here admit roughly 25% of applicants.
- 1 nursing program listed — DNP offered online.
- Programmatic accreditation: CCNE.
- Programs Offered
- 1
- Acceptance Rate
- ~25%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
Nursing Programs at Fairfield University – Egan School of Nursing(1)
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Fairfield University – Egan School of Nursing
Online Post-Master's DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice
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Admissions at Fairfield University – Egan School of Nursing
- •No official acceptance or admission rate (overall or specific to nursing programs) is published on Fairfield University’s official .edu pages. External sources suggest a nursing-specific acceptance rate of approximately 25%, but this figure lacks verification from institutional sources and should be treated with caution.
- •Minimum GPA for graduate (DNP Nurse Anesthesia) admissions: A grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required.
- •Prerequisite notes for undergraduate nursing progression:
- •Required prerequisites:
- •BIOL 1107 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- •BIOL 1108 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- •BIOL 1151 Elements of Microbiology
- •CHEM 1184 General Chemistry for Health Science
- •PSYC 1110 Lifespan Development
- •These must be completed with a minimum grade of C (73) to progress.
- •Academic dismissal and progression rules:
- •A grade less than C in three or more prerequisites results in dismissal from the nursing program.
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Schedule & Format Flexibility at Fairfield University – Egan School of Nursing
- •Post-Master’s DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
- •Offers a fully online modality in addition to a hybrid option, aimed at working professionals.
- •Designed to be completed in 18 to 24 months, with 25–50% synchronous classes, scheduled weekly or biweekly during the evenings.
- •MSN – Nursing Leadership (Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Leadership track)
- •Delivered on campus (Fairfield, CT); hybrid formats are being introduced to enhance flexibility.
- •Offered part‑time, allowing students to take up to two classes per semester, completing in 3 to 4 years depending on load.
- •Classes are traditionally one night per week for three hours; hybrid courses vary for clinical components.
- •Transfer credit: Up to 6 core credits may be transferred if courses are similar—subject to approval by the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.
- •MSN – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Program-Specific Details
Online Post-Master's DNP – Doctor of Nursing Practice
Minimum GPA: 3.0
No official acceptance or admission rate is published; external sources suggest a nursing-specific acceptance rate of approximately 25%, but this figure lacks verification.
Offers a fully online modality in addition to a hybrid option, designed to be completed in 18 to 24 months, with 25–50% synchronous classes scheduled weekly or biweekly during the evenings.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.