Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing
CCNE AccreditedTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing at a glance
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing's most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 94.66% on 581 candidates (2024) — down 1.4 pts since 2020.
- Across 5 reported years (2020–2024), the candidate-weighted average is 93% over 2,752 total candidates.
- 6 nursing programs listed — BSN, DNP, MSN, PhD, RN-BSN offered online.
- Programmatic accreditation: CCNE.
94.66%
NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate (2024, 581 candidates)
Source: State board of nursing
93%
Candidate-weighted average, 2020–2024
Source: State board of nursing
- Programs Offered
- 6
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 95%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
NCLEX-RN pass rates by year
Board-reported first-time pass rates for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 5 years: 93% over 2,752 candidates.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing's latest reported year is 2024, and that 94.66% — from a cohort of 581 first-time candidates — is 8 points above the 86.7% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2025.
| Exam year | First-time pass rate | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.66% | 581 |
| 2023 | 94.85% | 582 |
| 2022 | 88.91% | 532 |
| 2021 | 90.22% | 552 |
| 2020 | 96.04% | 505 |
Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing.
Nursing Programs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing(6)
Sponsored · Disclosure
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing
PhD in Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing
RN-to-BSN Completion Program
Explore Similar Nursing Programs
Comparing options beyond Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing? These accredited schools actively enroll nursing students — view their programs to request tuition and admissions details.
Admissions at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing
- •– Admission or acceptance rate:
- •No official acceptance or admission rate percentage is published on TTUHSC SON’s official site or catalog. A third-party site (EduRank) estimates around 58% for TTUHSC overall, but notes that the institution does not publish such rate because many programs admit all who meet requirements. This figure is not specific to the nursing program and thus not authoritative.
- •Source (third-party, not official): edurank.org estimate
- •– Traditional BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing):
- •Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred; applicants below 3.0 are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.
- •Minimum science GPA of 3.0 preferred (for core science courses: Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Microbiology, Pathophysiology).
- •Non-nursing prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. At least 14 of the 19 required non‑nursing prerequisites must be completed by application deadline, with four of five core sciences completed.
- •Pass/Fail (P/CR) grades from Spring 2020 are allowed to meet prerequisites but are not used in GPA calculations; fail (F) or no credit (NC) are not accepted for prerequisite credit.
- •S
Based on publicly available information. Source
Compare Nursing Programs Near You
Looking at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing? Enter your zip code to compare programs by tuition, format, and accreditation — and find the best fit.
Schedule & Format Flexibility at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing
- •Accelerated Second‑Degree BSN (ABSN) is delivered as a hybrid program, combining online coursework with hands-on clinical experiences held across multiple Texas locations (Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, Lubbock, Odessa, San Antonio).
- •The ABSN program is a rigorous 12‑month program (indicating an accelerated schedule).
- •While the school offers online plans and accelerated learning, details on evening, weekend, or multiple cohort start times are not specified on the programs page.
- •The Academic Calendar 2025–2026 indicates that:
- •The RN‑BSN program is broken into two 8‑week sessions in both Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 (i.e., Fall RN‑BSN Session 1: ~September 2–October 24; Session 2: ~October 28–December 19; similarly in Spring).
- •A full Traditional, ABSN, and Graduate-level term runs approximately 15 weeks in Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.
- •Summer 2026 term spans approximately 14 weeks for all nursing programs.
- •The calendar does not specify whether these courses are delivered in the evening, weekend, or mul
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
RN-to-BSN Completion Program
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Minimum GPA of 2.0 required for nursing courses and prerequisite courses.
RN-BSN program is delivered online.
Explore More
How to evaluate a nursing school
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing
What nursing programs does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing offer?
Is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing accredited?
Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing offer online nursing programs?
How do I apply to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – School of Nursing's nursing programs?
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.