Key facts
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- In 2024–25, 79.3% of 29 first-time NCLEX-RN testers from Fresno Pacific University (BSN) passed, compared with a California average of 90.2%. Source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- Across 2020–21 to 2024–25, its tester-weighted first-time pass rate was 74.4% over 43 testers (SEAPHE calculation). Source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- The BRN lists an approved enrollment of 48 new students per year for this program. Source: CA BRN list of approved RN programs, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
NCLEX pass rates
In 2024–25, 79.3% of 29 first-time testers passed the NCLEX-RN, 10.9 points below the California average of 90.2%. Over five years, 74.4% of 43 testers passed.1
First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, by reporting year
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| Year (Jul–Jun) | Testers | Pass rate | California | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | No first-time testers reported | |||
| 2021–22 | No first-time testers reported | |||
| 2022–23 | No first-time testers reported | |||
| 2023–24 | 14 | 64.3% | 94.0% | -29.7 |
| 2024–25 | 29 | 79.3% | 90.2% | -10.9 |
Completion and attrition
In 2023–24, the program reported 89% on-time completion and 4% attrition to the BRN.3
| Year (Aug–Jul) | On-time completion | Attrition |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 89.0% | 4.0% |
Self-reported by the program to UCSF for the BRN Annual School Survey.
Admissions
The BRN does not publish acceptance rates for individual schools. Across California’s BSN programs, 29.9% of 37,452 qualified applications were accepted in 2024–25.4 This program is approved for 48 new students a year.2 Ask the school for last cycle’s qualified applicants and seats.
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Cost
The BRN lists a cost of $136,752 before financial aid (Tuition + Fees).2 That figure comes from the school’s report to the Board and may not include housing, transport or exam fees. Check the program’s current cost of attendance.
Accreditation and program facts
| State approval | California BRN |
| Institution | — |
| Nursing program | — |
| Degree | BSN |
| State | California |
| City | Fresno |
| Sector | Private |
| Admits | Generic pre-licensure |
| Phone | (559) 453-2000 |
| Website | Visit |
| Source | BRN program list |
Similar programs
| Program | Testers | 2024–25 | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego | 54 | 96.3% | 89.8% |
| Simpson UniversityRedding | 43 | 95.3% | 94.9% |
| Stanbridge UniversityIrvine | 332 | 95.2% | 96.0% |
| Concordia University IrvineIrvine | 123 | 95.1% | 96.5% |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, ConcordConcord | 91 | 93.4% | 84.5% |
| Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara | 39 | 92.3% | 93.2% |
Sources
- California BRN, NCLEX-RN Pass Rates, First Time CA Educated Exam Testers, 2020–21 to 2024–25. Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- California BRN, Approved Pre-Licensure RN Programs (cost, enrollment, sector). Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- California BRN, Accreditation, Attrition and On Time Completion Rates. Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- California BRN, 2024–25 Annual School Report: Data Summary, Table 3, p. 3.
SEAPHE Editorial Team · Reviewed by a practicing registered nurse (RN, BSN). Data updated Oct 7, 2026. Spot an error? See our corrections policy.
How to cite this data
Suggested citation: SEAPHE. (2026). Fresno Pacific University (BSN): NCLEX-RN pass rates and program data [Data set]. Compiled from California Board of Registered Nursing public records. https://seaphe.org/schools/fresno-pacific-university-bsn/ (updated Oct 7, 2026).
Original source: California BRN, NCLEX-RN Pass Rates: First Time CA Educated Exam Testers; California BRN, Approved Pre-Licensure RN Programs.