Lamar University – Department of Nursing
ACEN AccreditedLamar University offers ACEN-accredited online nursing programs in Beaumont, Texas, part of the Texas State University System. The RN-to-BSN is one of the most affordable nationally at $278/credit ($8,340 total for 30 nursing credits), same rate for in-state and out-of-state. Also offers MSN in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education, and RN-to-MSN.
Lamar University – Department of Nursing at a glance
- Lamar University – Department of Nursing's most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 97.56% on 123 candidates (2024) — up 9.2 pts since 2020.
- Across 5 reported years (2020–2024), the candidate-weighted average is 93.1% over 596 total candidates.
- Opportunity Score: 88/100 — our weighted composite of NCLEX outcomes, tuition, clinical partnerships, and state job-market strength. Strongest components: NCLEX pass rate and Tuition affordability.
- Listed program tuition: $8,340 total.
- 1 nursing program listed — RN-BSN offered online.
- Programmatic accreditation: ACEN.
97.56%
NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate (2024, 123 candidates)
Source: State board of nursing
93.1%
Candidate-weighted average, 2020–2024
Source: State board of nursing
88/100
Opportunity Score
Source: MyNursingSchools methodology
- Programs Offered
- 1
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 98%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
NCLEX-RN pass rates by year
Board-reported first-time pass rates for Lamar University – Department of Nursing, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 5 years: 93.1% over 596 candidates.
Lamar University – Department of Nursing's latest reported year is 2024, and that 97.56% — from a cohort of 123 first-time candidates — is 10.9 points above the 86.7% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2025.
| Exam year | First-time pass rate | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97.56% | 123 |
| 2023 | 97.89% | 95 |
| 2022 | 93.39% | 121 |
| 2021 | 89.78% | 137 |
| 2020 | 88.33% | 120 |
Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Lamar University – Department of Nursing.
Nursing Programs at Lamar University – Department of Nursing(1)
Sponsored · Disclosure
Explore Similar Nursing Programs
Comparing options beyond Lamar University – Department of Nursing? These accredited schools actively enroll nursing students — view their programs to request tuition and admissions details.
Lamar University – Department of Nursingoverall score
Strengths
- NCLEX pass rate
- Tuition affordability
- Job market strength
Watch-outs
- Online flexibility
Score breakdown
- NCLEX pass rate98
- Job market strength77
- Online flexibility5
- Tuition affordability96
The Opportunity Score blends NCLEX pass rate, tuition affordability, graduation outcomes, schedule flexibility, hospital clinical partnerships, and state job-market strength. Missing inputs are excluded and remaining weights are redistributed proportionally. How we calculate this.
Admissions at Lamar University – Department of Nursing
- •Acceptance/admission rate
- •No published acceptance or admission rate (e.g., percentage admitted) could be found for either the pre-licensure BSN or RN-to-BSN options on official Lamar University (.edu) pages.
- •Minimum GPA requirements
- •For the pre‑licensure BSN program, applicants must have:
- •Minimum GPA of 2.5 in prerequisite courses and science courses (at least “C” in each)
- •Overall academic career GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- •For the online RN‑to‑BSN program, a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required.
- •Prerequisite GPA and grade requirements
- •Pre‑licensure applicants must complete all prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C”.
- •Nursing Pathophysiology must have a minimum grade of “C,” be taken within the past three years, and may be attempted up to three times in that period.
- •Applicants may have no more than six unsuccessful prerequisite attempts (defined as below “C”) in the past five years.
- •HESI® A2 (pre-admission test) thresholds
- •The Reading Comprehension section of the HESI® A2 must have a minimum score of 79% ([lamar.edu](https://www.lamar.edu/nursing-health-professions/nursing/stud
Based on publicly available information. Source
Compare Nursing Programs Near You
Looking at Lamar University – Department of Nursing? Enter your zip code to compare programs by tuition, format, and accreditation — and find the best fit.
Schedule & Format Flexibility at Lamar University – Department of Nursing
- •The RN to BSN program is offered 100% online, with no on-campus or hybrid delivery mentioned.
- •Courses are structured in 8-week sessions, allowing completion of the 30-credit-hour nursing core in modular blocks.
- •Multiple cohort start dates are available each semester; for example, in 2026:
- •Summer I: begins May 26 (application deadline May 8)
- •Fall 1: begins August 18 (application deadline July 28)
- •Fall 2 (referred to as “Fall 1” again but clearly a second fall term): begins October 12 (application deadline September 21)
- •Coursework is asynchronous, with learning modules accessible 24/7 to accommodate working nurses. No mention is made of synchronous (real-time) classes.
- •Transfer credits are heavily utilized: the program is a completion/bridge track designed for nurses, and students typically transfer in most general education credits. Those who have completed all core/general education requirements can finish in as few as 13 months.
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Online RN to BSN
Minimum GPA: 2.5
No published acceptance or admission rate found; minimum GPA of 2.5 required.
The RN to BSN program is offered 100% online with asynchronous coursework and multiple cohort start dates each semester.
Explore More
How to evaluate a nursing school
Frequently Asked Questions About Lamar University – Department of Nursing
What nursing programs does Lamar University – Department of Nursing offer?
Is Lamar University – Department of Nursing accredited?
Does Lamar University – Department of Nursing offer online nursing programs?
How do I apply to Lamar University – Department of Nursing's nursing programs?
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.