Main Facts:

• Extremely competitive 

  • Extremely limited capacity​

  • Need strong GPA & TEAS score

• Local area preference

• Cheaper than UCs & Privates

• Some schools take Spring applicants

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​​Which campuses offer Nursing?

There are 20 campuses:

CSU Dominguez Hills, Chico, San Marcos, Los Angeles, Fullerton, Long Beach, Fresno, Stanislaus, San Bernardino, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, Sonoma, Northridge, East Bay, San Francisco, Bakersfield, and Channel Island

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How to apply:

Through CSU Apply, but some campuses require using NursingCAS to apply for their BSN program!

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Main Facts:

• Very research-oriented

• Hardest to get into

• UCLA is a 3-year program

• Longer application

• Have a more holistic approach

• Applications for Fall only

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What campuses offer nursing?

Only two UC campuses that offer nursing for undergrads: UCLA & UCI

Postgrad: UCSF & UCD 

 

How to apply:

Through UC apply, but UCLA also has a supplemental application due in January

Main Facts: 

• Cheapest option

• Smaller class sizes

• Easier access and multiple entry points

• More programs

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Which campuses offer nursing?

There are a lot! See these link to see programs & details! 

https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/rnprograms.shtml

https://icangotocollege.com/college-courses/02239-nursing

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Main Facts:

• Rolling admissions

• More open seats

• Tend to be easier in acceptance

• Have accelerated options

• Expensive tuition (can be $40k–$70k/year)

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What campuses offer nursing?

Samuel Merritt, University of San Francisco, Azusa Pacific, Dominican, Mount Saint Mary’s (there are more campuses, look in the links below!)

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How to apply:

Each school has a different application, so make sure to do your research!