How to get in
- Application deadline
- Not published: not published by the schoolSee it in the deadlines table
- Selection method
- Eligibility-basedEligibility-based admission on seat availability (interview, HESI, enrollment agreement); alternate students admitted on trial basis when capacity met; Nursing Core seats ranked by CGPA if oversubscribed Details and source
- TEAS minimum
- Entrance exam, in the school’s words: HESI A2 (composite)
- Prerequisites
- None required (GE taught in Pre-Nursing component; transfer GE needs C, science within 5 years; Nursing Core seat assignment ranked by cumulative GPA if oversubscribed)
Check yourself against these published rules
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 West Coast 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 | HESI A2 (composite) | SourceChecked |
| Minimum overall score | HESI composite 76 (below 76 denied); alternatives: TEAS 52+, SAT 835+ or ACT 16+ (all within 3 years) | SourceChecked |
| Section minimums | Not published by the school | SourceChecked |
| Minimum GPA, overall | Not published by the school | SourceChecked |
| Minimum GPA, prerequisites or science | Not applicableno prerequisites required for admission | SourceChecked |
| Selection method | Eligibility-basedEligibility-based admission on seat availability (interview, HESI, enrollment agreement); alternate students admitted on trial basis when capacity met; Nursing Core seats ranked by CGPA if oversubscribed | SourceChecked |
| Application opens | Not published by the school | SourceChecked |
| Application closes | Not published by the school | SourceChecked |
| Program cost (school figure) | Not published by the school | SourceChecked |
| Cohort starts | Multiple starts per year (10-week terms) | SourceChecked |
| Published applicant and admit counts | Not published by the school | SourceChecked |
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.
Prerequisite courses
Course names are the school’s; the grey label is the category SEAPHE uses in the prerequisite planner.
None required (GE taught in Pre-Nursing component; transfer GE needs C, science within 5 years; Nursing Core seat assignment ranked by cumulative GPA if oversubscribed) (source, checked )
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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 2880 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 $148,253 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, 90.0% of 3070 first-time NCLEX-RN testers from West Coast 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 86.5% over 13,597 testers (SEAPHE calculation). Source: CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass-rate tables, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
- The BRN lists an approved enrollment of 2880 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 CCNE. Source: CA BRN accreditation and attrition table, retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
NCLEX pass rates
In 2024–25, 90.0% of 3070 first-time testers passed the NCLEX-RN, 0.2 points below the California average of 90.2%. Over five years, 86.5% of 13,597 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 | 2132 | 87.1% | 89.2% | -2.1 |
| 2021–22 | 2581 | 80.6%‡ | 85.9% | -5.3 |
| 2022–23 | 2925 | 81.1% | 85.7% | -4.6 |
| 2023–24 | 2889 | 92.9% | 94.0% | -1.1 |
| 2024–25 | 3070 | 90.0% | 90.2% | -0.2 |
‡ As published by the BRN. This rate can’t be produced by a whole number of passing testers out of the testers shown; we show the BRN’s figure unchanged.
Completion and attrition
In 2023–24, the program reported 74% on-time completion and 11% attrition to the BRN.3
| Year (Aug–Jul) | On-time completion | Attrition |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | 71.1% | 11.0% |
| 2021–22 | 79.0% | 15.0% |
| 2022–23 | 77.0% | 12.0% |
| 2023–24 | 74.0% | 11.0% |
Self-reported by the program to UCSF for the BRN Annual School Survey.
Accreditation and program facts
| State approval | California BRN |
| Institution | WSCUC |
| Nursing program | CCNE |
| Degree | BSN |
| State | California |
| City | North Hollywood |
| Sector | Private |
| Admits | Generic pre-licensure |
| Phone | (949) 783-4800 |
| Website | Visit |
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.
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%2-yr avg |
| Concordia University IrvineIrvine | 123 | 95.1% | 96.5% |
| Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, ConcordConcord | 91 | 93.4% | 84.5%4-yr avg |
| Westmont CollegeSanta Barbara | 39 | 92.3% | 93.2%2-yr avg |
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. Data updated Oct 7, 2026. Spot an error? See our corrections policy.
How to cite this data
Suggested citation: SEAPHE. (2026). West Coast University (BSN): NCLEX-RN pass rates and program data [Data set]. Compiled from California Board of Registered Nursing public records. https://seaphe.org/schools/west-coast-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.