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BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Offered by Clarke University Dubuque, Iowa

Overview

Tuition $39,600
Licensure pass rate (2025) 91.67%
Duration 48 months
Accreditor CCNE
A bachelor's-level nursing degree that prepares graduates for RN licensure and broader leadership, community-health, and evidence-based-practice roles. Many hospitals now require the BSN for advancement.

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 Clarke University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Minimum GPA 3.0
Recommendation letters 2
Apply through School application
Transfer application Required

What you'll need

  • Personal statement
  • Interview
  • Background check
  • Immunizations
  • Health insurance
  • CPR certification
  • Transcripts
  • Prerequisite courses

Admission to the clinical major requires cumulative GPA 3.00, at least 30 university credit hours including chemistry and sociology/psychology, C or better in chemistry, microbiology, A&P, C- in social sciences, CPR/first aid and CNA certification course, written statement of goals, health records, two letters of reference, faculty interview, background check, mandatory reporter training and proof of health insurance. Up to two attempts to apply. Clinical groups limited to eight students.

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 Clarke University. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

5

Certifications

2

Health and background checks

2

Application basics

2

Paths

Routes into BSN. The first step is where you enroll today.