William Paterson University – School of Nursing
CCNE AccreditedWilliam Paterson University is the largest nursing school in northern New Jersey and #1 among NJ public regional universities. Offers CCNE-accredited online RN-to-BSN, MSN (FNP, AGPCNP, Nurse Educator), and DNP programs. 6 start dates per year, competitive tuition, 95% of NP faculty actively practice. Accredited through June 2030.
William Paterson University – School of Nursing at a glance
- William Paterson University – School of Nursing's most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 81.25% on 16 candidates (2026 Q1) — these editions cover different parts of the year, so they are not a like-for-like comparison.
- Across 2 reported periods (2025 Q1–Q4 to 2026 Q1), the candidate-weighted average is 86.8% over 121 total candidates.
- Nursing programs here admit roughly 90% of applicants.
- 1 nursing program listed — RN-BSN offered online.
- Programmatic accreditation: CCNE.
81.25%
NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate (2026 Q1, 16 candidates)
Source: State board of nursing
86.8%
Candidate-weighted average, 2025 Q1–Q4 to 2026 Q1
Source: State board of nursing
- Programs Offered
- 1
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- 81%
- Acceptance Rate
- ~90%
Sources: NCSBN, school-reported data. Methodology.
NCLEX-RN pass rates by year
Board-reported first-time pass rates for William Paterson University – School of Nursing, each shown with the cohort size it was calculated from. Candidate-weighted average across 2 reporting periods: 86.8% over 121 candidates.
William Paterson University – School of Nursing's latest reported year is 2026, and that 81.25% — from a cohort of 16 first-time candidates — is 5.5 points below the 86.7% national first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate NCSBN reported for 2025.
| Exam year | First-time pass rate | Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | 81.25% | 16 |
| 2025Q1–Q4 | 87.62% | 105 |
Source: state board of nursing publications, transcribed per cohort. Cohorts under 10 candidates are suppressed rather than shown. A quarter range next to a year means the board edition covered only that part of the year, so those rows are not directly comparable with full-year rows. Full NCLEX detail for William Paterson University – School of Nursing.
Nursing Programs at William Paterson University – School of Nursing(1)
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Admissions at William Paterson University – School of Nursing
- •Here’s what I found regarding admissions to the William Paterson University School of Nursing:
- •No published acceptance or admission rate specifically for the nursing program could be located on official William Paterson University or .edu pages.
- •Overall university acceptance rate (not program-specific) is approximately 90%, per EduRank; another source (GetYourEducation) lists around 93%, but this refers to general university admissions, not nursing.
- •Minimum GPA and course prerequisites for the BS in Nursing (BSN) are clearly stated on the official admissions page:
- •Freshman applicants (no test scores): minimum 3.5 cumulative HS GPA, plus high school biology/lab and chemistry/lab with grades of “B” or better.
- •Freshman applicants with SAT/ACT: minimum 3.0 cumulative HS GPA, biology/chemistry labs with “B” or better, and SAT ≥ 1130 (EBRW ≥ 550) or equivalent ACT.
- •Transfer, second-degree, and readmit applicants: average successful applicants have a GPA of 3.5 or higher; prerequisites must be completed and repeated prerequisite/nursing courses with C– or below (even if
Based on publicly available information. Source
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Schedule & Format Flexibility at William Paterson University – School of Nursing
- •William Paterson University’s online MSN nursing programs (Administration, Adult‑Gerontology NP, Nursing Education) are delivered 100% online, accessible 24/7—no campus visits required.
- •These online programs use accelerated 7‑week sessions and offer multiple cohort start dates each year—specifically, six start times annually.
- •The RN to BSN online program also features multiple start dates: for example, an Apply by June 21, 2026 with classes starting July 13, 2026, indicating a rolling or frequent-start format.
- •Online coursework across programs is asynchronous, allowing access anytime and flexibility in timing; courses are accessible anytime, anywhere.
- •The generic BSN (undergraduate) program is typically on‑campus, with core nursing courses beginning in both Spring and Fall semesters and structured in clustered sequences; while a part‑time option exists, details about evenings/weekends or format flexibility are not clearly stated.
- •William Paterson’s course delivery modalities include In‑Person, Online (Synchronous), Online (Asynchronous), and Hybrid; hybrid courses generally combine online activities with face-to-face sessions, with in‑person requirements often scheduled in evenings and weekends to accommodate working st
Based on publicly available information. Source
Program-Specific Details
Online RN to BSN
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Minimum GPA: 3.5 (freshman without test scores); 3.0 with SAT/ACT; transfer also ~3.5.
Online coursework across programs is asynchronous, allowing access anytime and flexibility in timing.
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); CCNE; ACEN.