Nursing
Frequently Asked Questions
Historically we have anywhere from 80-90 applicants. Of these applicants, 45 students are admitted to the program.
The minimum GPA requirement is 2.75, which applies to both cumulative and preadmission courses GPA. Because the admissions process is highly competitive, the GPA of the admitted class of students tends to be 3.30-3.40.
Admission is based on a combination of factors
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 for nursing preadmissions courses
- A minimum St. Cloud State cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Two completed reference forms
- Admitted as an St. Cloud State student
- Complete application form
Applicants may only be enrolled in BIO 206 and liberal education courses at time of application.
The Department of Nursing Science will accept equivalent courses transferred from other institutions, provided that St. Cloud State has determined the courses are equivalent. Students can find more information about course equivalencies at www.transferology.com.
Yes, any of the equivalent St. Cloud State courses that fulfill Goal 4 of the general education requirement are acceptable to fulfill the Nursing program math requirement. This includes: MATH 111, 112, 115, 196, 211, 221, and STAT 103.
No, we do not keep a waiting list for admission to the major. We have a competitive admissions process, and we do not carry over names from one application cycle to the next.
No, we do not require that our applicants have their CNA licensure, nor do we require that our applicants have any work experience in the healthcare field.
No, we do not require that our applicants have their CPR certification. After students are admitted into the program, we require that they have American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR certification.
The nursing program is a 5 semester (2 ½ year) program.
Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a major in Nursing.
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).