Utah Valley University
ACEN AccreditedUtah Valley University at a glance
- Utah Valley University's most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 85.56% on 187 candidates (2025) — up 1.9 pts since 2021.
- Across 5 reported years (2021–2025), the candidate-weighted average is 87.9% over 713 total candidates.
- 4 nursing programs listed — ADN, BSN, LPN, RN-BSN offered on campus.
- Programmatic accreditation: ACEN.
85.56%
NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate (2025, 187 candidates)
Source: State board of nursing
87.9%
Candidate-weighted average, 2021–2025
Source: State board of nursing
- Programs Offered
- 4
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 86%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
NCLEX-RN pass rates by year
Board-reported first-time pass rates for Utah Valley University, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 5 years: 87.9% over 713 candidates.
Utah Valley University's latest reported year is 2025, and that 85.56% — from a cohort of 187 first-time candidates — is 1.1 points below the 86.7% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2025.
| Exam year | First-time pass rate | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85.56% | 187 |
| 2024 | 91.18% | 170 |
| 2023 | 93.33% | 135 |
| 2022 | 84.62% | 117 |
| 2021 | 83.65% | 104 |
Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. Full NCLEX detail for Utah Valley University.
Nursing Programs at Utah Valley University(4)
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Admissions at Utah Valley University
- •Here’s what I found regarding nursing program admissions at Utah Valley University (UVU), based on current information from authoritative UVU (.edu) sources. No general university-wide acceptance or admission rate specific to nursing appears publicly published.
- •No stated acceptance or admission rate (%) for the nursing program was found on official UVU websites.
- •Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / BSN Completion:
- •Entry into the nursing program is determined by a competitive application process considering three factors: prerequisite GPA, TEAS test scores, and an interview.
- •Admission to the ASN (nursing) program is contingent upon passing both a federal criminal background check and a drug screen.
- •Minimum GPA, Prerequisites, TEAS/HESI Notes:
- •While not explicitly stating minimum GPA thresholds, the application evaluates prerequisite GPA, TEAS scores, and interview; no numeric GPA cutoff provided.
- •Prerequisite coursework required for ASN application (must be completed before application; grades noted):
- •ENGL 1005 or ENGL 1010 (Writing)
- •CHEM 1110 (Elementary Chemistry)
- •PSY 1100 (Human Development Lifespan)
- •ZOOL 2320/2325 (Human Anatomy with lab)
- •ZOOL 2420/2425 (Human Physiology with lab)
- •Math Quantitative Literacy (QL)
- •BIOL 1610 (College Biology I) – C‑ grade acceptable in BIOL 1610 and Math QL, and these two are not included in prerequisite GPA calculation. All other prerequisites require B‑ or better; i
Based on publicly available information. Source
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Schedule & Format Flexibility at Utah Valley University
- •UVU’s RN to BSN (completion) program is offered online, accommodating both full‑time and part‑time students. Source: https://www.uvu.edu/nursing/degrees/bsn.html
- •BSN courses in this online program are delivered asynchronously, with students accessing content and completing assignments on their own schedule. Source: https://www.uvu.edu/nursing/degrees/bsn.html
- •The online BSN program does not require on‑campus attendance. Source: https://www.uvu.edu/nursing/degrees/bsn.html
- •Students may enroll in independent study elective courses, which offer even greater flexibility: typically completed at the student's own pace with a single due date at the end of the term. Source: https://www.uvu.edu/nursing/degrees/bsn.html
- •Applications to the RN‑BSN program are accepted year‑round, allowing students to begin in Fall, Spring, or Summer depending on when they apply. Source: https://www.uvu.edu/nursing/degrees/bsn.html
- •Transfer credit policies:
- •– For LPN graduates from Mountainland Technical College (MTECH), UVU offers an agreement to transfer into the ASN program, awarding 22 UVU credits. Source: https://www.uvu.edu/news/2023/04/2023_04_26_mtech_nursing.html
- •– All other transfer credits (e.g., general education, prerequisites) must be evaluated by the UVU Transfer Credit Office, n
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Entry into the ADN program is determined by a competitive application process.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Entry into the BSN program is determined by a competitive application process.
The BSN program is delivered online and does not require on-campus attendance.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certificate
Entry into the ASN program is determined by a competitive application process.
RN-to-BSN Completion Program
Entry into the nursing program is determined by a competitive application process considering prerequisite GPA, TEAS test scores, and an interview.
The RN to BSN program is offered online and accommodates both full-time and part-time students.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.