BSN Nursing at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

R.N. TO B.S.N. OPTION CURRENTLY ON HOLD AND NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS AT SHENANGO AND UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUSES.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Duration: minimum 120 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 120 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Lecture, Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Laboratory, Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Lecture, Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Laboratory, Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies, Elementary Microbiology.

Career pathways

After earning a B.S.N. and successfully passing the NCLEX-RN licensing exam, Registered Nurses have the opportunity to enter into a stable and growing work force. Additionally, the Penn State B.S.N. degree creates a strong foundation for continuing into advanced nursing roles through a variety of graduate level nursing programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Direct Admission to the Major Incoming first-year students who meet the program admission requirements are admitted directly into the major. Admission restrictions may apply for change-of-major and/or change-of-campus students. For more information about the admission process for this major, please send a request to the college, campus, or program contact (listed in the Contact tab). MORE INFORMATION ON ADMISSIONS TO NURSING Retention Requirements Nursing students are expected to maintain high academic, ethical, and integrity standards.

Domestic applicants: USD 26,778 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) 'Nursing Program' full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring). PA resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (includes international). Excludes mandatory student fee, housing and books. Source

International applicants: USD 52,656 a year (2026-27). University Park campus, upper division (junior and senior) 'Nursing Program' full-time tuition per academic year (fall and spring). PA resident rate / Non-Pennsylvania rate (includes international). Excludes mandatory student fee, housing and books. Source

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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