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BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Offered by East Texas A&M University Commerce, Texas

Overview

Tuition $10,026
Duration 48 months
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 East Texas A&M University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 3.0
Apply through NursingCAS
Seats per cohort 40

What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • Prerequisite courses

University now named East Texas A&M University. TEAS required effective July 16, 2026, minimum 58% in each section and overall, in-person testing. Overall prerequisite GPA 3.0 with C or better in each course; six nursing prerequisites plus Texas Core. Spring cycle opens August 1 and closes September 15; fall cycle opens April 1 and closes May 30. Separate university application required before NursingCAS; about 40 students per term.

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 East Texas A&M University. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

8

Entrance exams

2

Health and background checks

3

Application basics

2

Paths

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