FAQs Q. How long does the BSN program take to complete? A. It takes four years (eight semesters) to complete. Q. Is the program accredited? A. Yes, the BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission
on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Massachusetts State Board of Nursing.
Q. What is the NCLEX-RN pass rate? A. The 2025 NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate was 90%
(National average: 87%) with an overall pass rate of 100%. The student retention rate in Endicott College’s nursing program is 94% (2024). Our graduates’ NCLEX-RN pass rates are historically above national averages.
Q. What are the admission requirements? A. In addition to the general college recommendations for
admission, the Nursing program requires a minimum 3.0 GPA from high school. (Note: GPA is recalculated based on a 4.0 grading average.) The middle 50% of students accepted to the program were between a 3.7 and 4.0 GPA (3.88 GPA average). A grade of “C” or higher in all high school science courses is the minimum requirement for admission. Test scores (either SAT or ACT) are optional for admission to the Nursing program.
Q. Does the BSN program require pre-admission testing? A. Other than optional SATs or ACTs no special testing is needed. Q. How do I apply? A. Apply online at endicott.edu/apply, using the Endicott
Application. Nursing applicants must apply under the Early Decision I or Early Action I plans by November 1.
Q. When will I start clinicals? A. Clinical coursework starts in the first semester of
sophomore year and continues in each semester until graduation. Nursing courses begin freshman year with Health Assessment. The senior year, semester-long clinical includes working one-on-one with an RN.
Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Q. What is the student:faculty ratio? What size are the classes?
A. Class size for most of the general education and nursing
program classes is 25 students. In all clinical rotations the student-to-faculty ratio is a maximum of 6:1; for skill practice labs and simulation labs the student-to-faculty ratio is a maximum of 8:1. Clinical simulation experiences practice patient care in four state-of-the-art simulation labs.
Q. Will I need a car? A. During the first year while you are living on the Endicott campus,
you will not need a car. In the sophomore, junior, and senior years, nursing students are responsible for their own transportation to clinical sites. Carpooling is encouraged.
Q. Will I be able to play a sport while I study nursing? A. The athletics department and the Cummings School of
Nursing work together to support student-athletes who want to continue their sport for all four years. Nursing students have been successful in many sports while maintaining their standing in the rigorous nursing program.
Q. What other things can I expect as a student in the BSN program at Endicott College?
A. Program features include: Clinical Simulation Experiences Practice patient care in a state-of-the-art simulation lab. Service Learning Program Work with other Endicott College students and faculty on community-based service teams at local shelters, county jail projects, immigrant community centers, and other locations. Study Abroad Opportunities BSN students may spend the fall or spring of junior year in many locations without interrupting progress toward their degrees. A cross-cultural option, NU 315 Intra-cultural Nursing: Service Learning Experience, is available for nursing students. Shorter travel-based courses to Belize, Iceland, Scotland, and other countries are also available. Student Nurses’ Association (SNA) The Endicott College Student Nurses’ Association is a studentled group that promotes leadership and mentorship among nursing students, plans social events, participates in community service, and works to build a relationship with the greater North Shore community. Sigma Theta Tau Chi Epsilon Honor Society Active membership offering two scholarly events on campus each year.
Q. Where do students go for clinicals? A. Endicott’s clinical partners include Boston and local
hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, community-based care settings, and others.