Texas Lutheran University – Nursing
ACEN AccreditedTexas Lutheran University offers SACSCOC-accredited ABSN and Direct-Entry MSN nursing programs at campuses in Houston and New Braunfels, Texas. In-person learning with rigorous clinical training. Requires 3.0 GPA and ATI TEAS composite score of 70 or higher.
Texas Lutheran University – Nursing at a glance
- Texas Lutheran University – Nursing's most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 98.92% on 93 candidates (2024) — up 12.6 pts since 2020.
- Across 5 reported years (2020–2024), the candidate-weighted average is 91.2% over 388 total candidates.
- 3 nursing programs listed — BSN, MSN offered on campus.
- Programmatic accreditation: ACEN.
98.92%
NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate (2024, 93 candidates)
Source: State board of nursing
91.2%
Candidate-weighted average, 2020–2024
Source: State board of nursing
- Programs Offered
- 3
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 99%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
NCLEX-RN pass rates by year
Board-reported first-time pass rates for Texas Lutheran University – Nursing, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 5 years: 91.2% over 388 candidates.
Texas Lutheran University – Nursing's latest reported year is 2024, and that 98.92% — from a cohort of 93 first-time candidates — is 12.2 points above the 86.7% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2025.
| Exam year | First-time pass rate | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 98.92% | 93 |
| 2023 | 87.1% | 93 |
| 2022 | 89.39% | 132 |
| 2021 | 91.67% | 48 |
| 2020 | 86.36% | 22 |
Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Texas Lutheran University – Nursing.
Nursing Programs at Texas Lutheran University – Nursing(3)
Sponsored · Disclosure
Texas Lutheran University – Nursing
Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN)
Explore Similar Nursing Programs
Comparing options beyond Texas Lutheran University – Nursing? These accredited schools actively enroll nursing students — view their programs to request tuition and admissions details.
Admissions at Texas Lutheran University – Nursing
- •No published acceptance or admission rate (%) for the nursing program was located on official TLU or .edu pages. Source: none found.
- •Traditional (pre-licensure) BSN & ABSN programs:
- •Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; a grade of C or better is required in each prerequisite course, and all science coursework must be completed within the last seven years.
- •Required to earn an overall score of 70% or higher on all sections of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam taken within the last 12 months.
- •Health requirements prior to enrollment include the Texas Board of Nursing mandatory background check and drug screening.
- •Application deadlines: Priority deadline – January 30; Late decision deadline – March 31 (for Fall entry).
- •Accelerated/Dual-entry programs (ABSN, Direct-Entry MSN):
- •Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater required.
- •ATI TEAS composite score of 70 or higher overall, and for the Direct‑Entry MSN, also 70 or higher in Science, with scores taken within the last year.
Based on publicly available information. Source
Compare Nursing Programs Near You
Looking at Texas Lutheran University – Nursing? Enter your zip code to compare programs by tuition, format, and accreditation — and find the best fit.
Schedule & Format Flexibility at Texas Lutheran University – Nursing
- •Texas Lutheran University does not offer an online format for its traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
- •The Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program includes online coursework, coupled with hands‐on training (simulation labs, clinical experience).
- •The Direct‑Entry MSN (DEMSN) program combines in‑person and hybrid learning, blending face‑to‑face classes, online content, simulation labs, and clinical rotations.
- •The ABSN track is structured as a hybrid program with online coursework, plus state‑of‑the‑art simulation and clinical experience, and can be completed in as few as 16 months (full-time).
- •The DEMSN program is likewise a hybrid design with online coursework, hands‑on training, and clinical placements—offering both BSN and MSN degrees in as few as 20 months (full‑time).
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Accelerated BSN – Houston Campus
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
The ABSN program includes online coursework, coupled with hands-on training.
Accelerated BSN – New Braunfels Campus
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
The ABSN program includes online coursework, coupled with hands-on training.
Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing (DEMSN)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.
The DEMSN program combines in-person and hybrid learning.
Explore More
How to evaluate a nursing school
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Lutheran University – Nursing
What nursing programs does Texas Lutheran University – Nursing offer?
Is Texas Lutheran University – Nursing accredited?
Does Texas Lutheran University – Nursing offer online nursing programs?
How do I apply to Texas Lutheran University – Nursing's nursing programs?
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.