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LA County College of Nursing & Allied nursing program: how to get in

Associate degree (ADN): requirements, deadlines, NCLEX pass rates and data

Los Angeles, CA · Public · BRN-approved · ACEN-accredited

LA County College of Nursing & Allied ADN in Los Angeles: selection method: points (ranked); published TEAS minimum: 64.7%; 120 BRN-approved new students a year; listed cost $11,300-$11,400 (Total Program). From the school’s pages and the BRN; details and sources below.

  • Application windowNot published
  • Selection methodPoints (ranked)
  • TEAS minimum64.7%
  • Approved seats per year (BRN)120
  • NCLEX pass rate, 2024–2594.0% (100 testers)
  • Listed cost, before aid$11,300-$11,400
Compare ADN programsProgram website
NCLEX pass rate
94.0%2024–25
Blue: this program · dashed: California
’20–21’21–22’22–23’23–24’24–25100%80%
First-time testers
1002024–25
Graduates sitting the NCLEX for the first time
87’20–2187’21–22101’22–23101’23–24100’24–25
On-time completion
78%2023–24
Self-reported to the BRN
’19–20’20–21’21–22’22–23’23–24100%60%
Attrition
5%2023–24
Share of students who left the program
6.5%’19–2012%’20–216%’21–2217%’22–235%’23–24

How to get in

Application deadline
Spring (2027): opens Jun 15th, closes Jul 15thFall (2027): opens Jan 15th, closes Feb 15thSpring (2028): opens Jun 15th, closes Jul 15thSee it in the deadlines table
Selection method
Points (ranked)points ranking + mandatory interview/communication assessment Details and source
TEAS minimum
64.7% Check your score
Prerequisites
10 courses listed by the school See the list
Check yourself against these published rules
Prerequisites you have completed or will finish in time

    A checklist against the school’s published rules only: this is not a prediction of a decision. Section minimums, GPA, grade and recency rules, and anything else the school lists still apply; read the full requirements above.

    Admissions requirements

    Here is what LA County College of Nursing & Allied publishes about applying to its ADN program, taken from the school’s own website, catalog or application documents. Each row links to the page we used and shows the date we checked it. Requirements change from cycle to cycle, so confirm with the school before you apply.

    RequirementWhat the school publishesSource
    Entrance examTEASSourceChecked
    Minimum overall score64.7%SourceChecked
    Section minimumsNot published by the schoolSourceChecked
    Minimum GPA, overall2.5 college academic coursesSourceChecked
    Minimum GPA, prerequisites or science3.0 (B) in Anatomy, Physiology, MicrobiologySourceChecked
    Selection methodPoints (ranked)points ranking + mandatory interview/communication assessmentSourceChecked
    Application opensJan 15 (Fall) / Jun 15 (Spring)SourceChecked
    Application closesFeb 15 / Jul 15SourceChecked
    Published applicant and admit countsNot published by the schoolcutoff stat: points required for acceptance ranged 77-82 over past 2 years; science GPA of admits 3.3+; year range not datedSourceChecked

    How we label selection. SEAPHE sorts each school’s stated method into one of five groups: Lottery, Points (ranked), Points and lottery (hybrid), Holistic review or Eligibility-based. The school’s own wording appears under the label, with a link to the page we used. How California nursing schools choose students.

    Published points rubric

    Add up your points on this rubric

    Criterion (school’s wording)Points
    TEAS first attempt (75%+=20; 64.7%+=15)max 20
    Anatomy (A15/B10/C5)max 15
    Physiology (A15/B10/C5)max 15
    Microbiology (A15/B10/C5)max 15
    English 101 (A10/B8/C6)max 10
    Life Span Psych, Sociology, Speech, Humanities, Pol Sci/US History (A3/B2/C1 each)max 15
    PE/Kinesiology (1 any grade)1
    Bonus: LA County employment, 6 mo healthcare employment, 100 hrs volunteer, veteran (1 each)max 4
    Interview/communication assessment (pass with full credit required)pass/fail
    Maximum total95

    Rubric source, checked . Point values are the school’s; they change between cycles.

    Prerequisite courses

    Course names are the school’s; the grey label is the category SEAPHE uses in the prerequisite planner.

    CourseRequirementsSource
    Human Anatomy with LabAnatomy
    Units
    4 semester (3 theory + 1 lab)
    Lab
    Yes
    Minimum grade
    C minimum; science GPA 3.0 (B) required
    Recency limit
    Within 7 years prior to nursing program admission
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked
    Human Physiology with LabPhysiology
    Units
    4 semester (3 theory + 1 lab)
    Lab
    Yes
    Minimum grade
    C minimum; science GPA 3.0 (B) required
    Recency limit
    Within 7 years prior to nursing program admission
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked
    Microbiology with LabMicrobiology
    Units
    4 semester (3 theory + 1 lab)
    Lab
    Yes
    Minimum grade
    C minimum; science GPA 3.0 (B) required
    Recency limit
    Within 7 years prior to nursing program admission
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked
    College English CompositionEnglish composition
    Units
    3 semester
    Lab
    No
    Minimum grade
    C
    Recency limit
    Not published by the school
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked
    Life Span Psychology (infancy through old age)Human development (lifespan)
    Units
    3 semester
    Lab
    No
    Minimum grade
    C
    Recency limit
    Not published by the school
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked
    SociologySociology or anthropology
    Units
    3 semester
    Lab
    No
    Minimum grade
    C
    Recency limit
    Not published by the school
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked
    HumanitiesArts and humanities
    Units
    3 semester
    Lab
    No
    Minimum grade
    C
    Recency limit
    Not published by the school
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked
    U.S. Political Science or U.S. HistoryUS history or American institutions
    Units
    3 semester
    Lab
    No
    Minimum grade
    C
    Recency limit
    Not published by the school
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked
    Speech 101 (Public Speaking)Communication (speech)
    Units
    3 semester
    Lab
    No
    Minimum grade
    C
    Recency limit
    Not published by the school
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked
    Physical Education / Kinesiology (physical activity)Other school-specific course
    Units
    1 semester
    Lab
    No
    Minimum grade
    C
    Recency limit
    Not published by the school
    When to complete
    Completed and posted before applying (in progress not allowed since Jan 2019)
    		SourceChecked

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    SEAPHE collected these details from official school pages. “Not published by the school” means we couldn’t find the detail on the school’s public pages when we checked; we don’t estimate missing values. “Could not be retrieved from the school’s website” means the page was blocked or wouldn’t load. Spot an error? See our corrections policy.

    Admissions

    The BRN does not publish acceptance rates for individual schools. Across California’s generic ADN programs, 35.0% of 22,970 qualified applications were accepted in 2024–25.4 This program is approved for 120 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 $11,300-$11,400 before financial aid (Total Program).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.

    Key facts

    Last updated

    • In 2024–25, 94.0% of 100 first-time NCLEX-RN testers from LA County College of Nursing & Allied (ADN) 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 92.4% over 476 testers (SEAPHE calculation). Source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
    • The BRN lists an approved enrollment of 120 new students per year for this program. Source: CA BRN list of approved RN programs, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
    • Its nursing program accreditation, as reported to the BRN, is ACEN. Source: CA BRN accreditation and attrition table, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.

    NCLEX pass rates

    In 2024–25, 94.0% of 100 first-time testers passed the NCLEX-RN, 3.8 points above the California average of 90.2%. Over five years, 92.4% of 476 testers passed.1

    Compare every program: California NCLEX pass rates by school.

    First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, by reporting year

    LA County College of Nursing & Allied (ADN)California, all programs
    80%85%90%95%100%2020–212021–222022–232023–242024–2593.1%87.4%92.1%95.0%94.0%ADN programCalifornia
    80%85%90%95%100%’20–21’21–22’22–23’23–24’24–2593.1%87.4%92.1%95.0%94.0%
    Data source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables; California average is a SEAPHE tester-weighted calculation.Download CSV
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    Year (Jul–Jun)TestersPass rateCaliforniavs. state
    2020–218793.1%89.2%+3.9
    2021–228787.4%85.9%+1.5
    2022–2310192.1%85.7%+6.4
    2023–2410195.0%94.0%+1.0
    2024–2510094.0%90.2%+3.8

    Completion and attrition

    In 2023–24, the program reported 78% on-time completion and 5% attrition to the BRN.3

    Year (Aug–Jul)On-time completionAttrition
    2019–2073.8%6.5%
    2020–2188.0%12.0%
    2021–2274.0%6.0%
    2022–2369.0%17.0%
    2023–2478.0%5.0%

    Self-reported by the program to UCSF for the BRN Annual School Survey.

    Accreditation and program facts

    State approvalCalifornia BRN
    InstitutionACCJC/WASC-JC
    Nursing programACEN
    DegreeADN
    StateCalifornia
    CityLos Angeles
    SectorPublic
    AdmitsGeneric pre-licensure
    Phone(323) 409-5911
    WebsiteVisit

    State approval and program details from CA BRN, Approved Pre-Licensure RN Programs. Institutional and nursing program accreditation from CA BRN, Accreditation, Attrition and On Time Completion Rates. Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.

    What ACEN, CCNE and CNEA mean →

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    Based on its 2024–25 first-time NCLEX-RN results from the BRN, this program qualifies for a SEAPHE badge. Schools are welcome to display it on their website. How badges are awarded.

    LA County College of Nursing & Allied: First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate above the California average in 2024–25 (94.0% vs. 90.2%). SEAPHE. Independent; not affiliated with the California BRN.

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    Similar programs

    Open public ADN programs with 30+ first-time testers in 2024–25, by pass rate.

    ProgramTesters2024–255-year
    Ventura CollegeVentura77100.0%97.0%
    Rio Hondo CollegeWhittier65100.0%97.5%
    Santa Monica CollegeSanta Monica65100.0%94.2%
    LA Harbor CollegeWilmington59100.0%96.9%
    Moorpark CollegeMoorpark52100.0%99.1%
    Mira Costa CollegeOceanside46100.0%96.1%

    Sources

    1. California BRN, NCLEX-RN Pass Rates, First Time CA Educated Exam Testers, 2020–21 to 2024–25. Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
    2. California BRN, Approved Pre-Licensure RN Programs (cost, enrollment, sector). Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
    3. California BRN, Accreditation, Attrition and On Time Completion Rates. Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
    4. California BRN, 2024–25 Annual School Report: Data Summary, Table 3, p. 3.

    SEAPHE Editorial Team. Data updated Oct 7, 2026. Spot an error? See our corrections policy.

    How to cite this data

    Last updated . Please cite SEAPHE and the original public source.

    Suggested citation: SEAPHE. (2026). LA County College of Nursing & Allied (ADN): NCLEX-RN pass rates and program data [Data set]. Compiled from California Board of Registered Nursing public records. https://seaphe.org/schools/la-county-college-of-nursing-allied-adn/ (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.

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