Overview
Duration 12–18 months
A fast track BSN for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field. Prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN in about 12 to 18 months of full time study.
Career outlook
Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.
Getting in
What Ball State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Required
Minimum GPA 2.75
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Ball State University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses
7
- ANAT 201 (Anatomy)C or better · within 7 years
- BIO 113C or better · within 7 years
- CHEM 101C or better · within 7 years
- NUR 228C or better
- PHYS 215 (Physiology)C or better · within 7 years
- PSYS 100C or better
- SOC 100C or better
Entrance exams
1
- Pre-nursing assessment
Health and background checks
1
- Criminal history disclosure at application; criminal background check after admission (annually)
Application basics
1
- Baccalaureate degree in another major from a regionally accredited college or university
Acceptees
Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
