Key facts
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- In 2024–25, 95.2% of 332 first-time NCLEX-RN testers from Stanbridge 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 96.0% over 400 testers (SEAPHE calculation). Source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- The BRN lists an approved enrollment of 460 new students per year for this program. Source: CA BRN list of approved RN programs, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- No national nursing program accreditation (ACEN, CCNE or CNEA) is reported for it to the BRN; BRN approval is what qualifies graduates for the NCLEX-RN. Source: CA BRN accreditation and attrition table, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
NCLEX pass rates
In 2024–25, 95.2% of 332 first-time testers passed the NCLEX-RN, 5.0 points above the California average of 90.2%. Over five years, 96.0% of 400 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 | 68 | 100.0% | 94.0% | +6.0 |
| 2024–25 | 332 | 95.2% | 90.2% | +5.0 |
Completion and attrition
In 2023–24, the program reported 77% on-time completion and 16% attrition to the BRN.3
| Year (Aug–Jul) | On-time completion | Attrition |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 90.2% | 7.6% |
| 2020–21 | 87.0% | 10.0% |
| 2023–24 | 77.0% | 16.0% |
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 460 new students a year.2 Ask the school for last cycle’s qualified applicants and seats.
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Admissions requirements
Here is what Stanbridge University publishes about applying to its BSN 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.
| Requirement | What the school publishes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance exam | Next Generation Accuplacer (TEAS VI 70% composite from outside institutions accepted) + ATI Critical Thinking | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Minimum overall score | Accuplacer preferred minimums: Reading 250, Sentence Skills 237, Arithmetic 237, Elementary Algebra 237; or TEAS VI 70% composite (within 3 years); ATI Critical Thinking 68% to be eligible for interview | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Section minimums | Accuplacer per-test minimums as listed | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Minimum GPA, overall | Not published by the school | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Minimum GPA, prerequisites or science | Prerequisite GPA earns rubric points (no minimum published); transfer science courses need B or higher within 5 years | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Selection method | Points (ranked)Ranked by combined departmental-rubric points (interview + Accuplacer + degree + prerequisites + prerequisite GPA + certificates/work/volunteer); highest points admitted to cohort | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Application opens | Open enrollment | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Application closes | Not published by the school | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Program cost (school figure) | $155,995 total program cost (tuition summary chart; listed components $6,365 and $149,630)Column labels for components not captured in page text | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Cohort starts | Multiple starts; next Nov 9, 2026 (orientation Nov 2) at Orange County, Riverside, Los Angeles | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
| Published applicant and admit counts | Not published by the school | SourceChecked Oct 9, 2026 |
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.
Prerequisite courses
None required (high school diploma/GED; prerequisite completion earns rubric points; transfer science credit needs B within 5 years) (source, checked Oct 9, 2026)
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.
Cost
The BRN lists a cost of $142,995 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.
Accreditation and program facts
| State approval | California BRN |
| Institution | WSCUC |
| Nursing program | None reported |
| Degree | BSN |
| State | California |
| City | Irvine |
| Sector | Private |
| Admits | Generic pre-licensure |
| Phone | (949) 794-9090 |
| Website | Visit |
| Source | BRN program list |
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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% |
| 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% |
| Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda | 151 | 91.4% | 89.0% |
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). Stanbridge University (BSN): NCLEX-RN pass rates and program data [Data set]. Compiled from California Board of Registered Nursing public records. https://seaphe.org/schools/stanbridge-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.