Accelerated BSN Programs in Missouri

Program Length & Format

• 12-month program, completed in 3 terms
• Start options available in Spring, Summer, or Fall
• Time commitment of 30-40 hours per week

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing required
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on core prerequisite courses
• Prerequisites must be completed prior to start date

Prerequisites

• Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
• Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
• Microbiology with lab (must be completed within the last seven years)
• Nutrition
• Statistics
• General Psychology
• Human Growth and Development (across the lifespan)
• English Composition I

Deadlines

• Spring application deadline: December 15

Cost & Financial Aid

• Undergraduate tuition is $789 per credit hour
• Accelerated program fee: $1,250 one-time assessment, $770 per term
• Financial aid options available (details not specified)

Curriculum

• Total credit hours: 58
• Term 1: 17 credit hours (Applied Pathophysiology, Health Assessment, Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Pharmacology)
• Term 2: 17 credit hours (Evidence-Based Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Gerontological Nursing, Women & Childbearing Families, Nursing Management I)
• Term 3: 24 credit hours (Nursing Management II, Nursing of Children & Families, Integration of Nursing Knowledge, Population Health Nursing)

Program Length & Format

• 14-month
• On-site location: CMU-Columbia, Forum Shopping Center
• Clinical experiences at mid-Missouri health care facilities
• Cohort start month: June

Admission Requirements

• Apply and be accepted to Central Methodist University College of Graduate and Extended Studies (select "Other Locations/Online")
• Minimum cumulative GPA for admission: 3.0 on all college coursework
• Minimum science sub-cumulative GPA: 2.5
• Two references required via ABSN reference form; one from a non-nursing faculty member and one from a current employer or non-related, non-family volunteer supervisor
• Required meeting with ABSN Program Coordinator or ABSN faculty prior to admission decision

Prerequisites

• Applicants without a baccalaureate degree: minimum 53 credit hours of required general education and prerequisite coursework completed prior to being considered; 
• Required science courses (minimum grade C, maximum of two attempts): Biology with lab, Anatomy with lab, Physiology with lab, Chemistry, Microbiology with lab
• Biology and/or Biology lab may be waived if all other science prerequisites are complete
• Applicants must have completed at least 3 of the 5 science prerequisite courses prior to applying (for applicants without a baccalaureate)
• Pathophysiology required with minimum grade B prior to beginning the ABSN program
• Applicants with a baccalaureate degree: required courses with minimum grade C: Anatomy w/lab, Physiology w/lab, Microbiology w/lab, Chemistry, and Statistics OR Data Analysis for Nursing Practice; Pathophysiology with grade B prior to program start

Deadlines

• program admissions deadline: December of each year
• cohort start: June of the following year

Application

• Official transcripts required from all colleges/universities attended; accepted electronically via secure e-transcript service or by U.S. mail to 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette MO 65248
• If e-transcript service requires recipient email use: [email protected]
• Transcripts issued to the student or received via fax are not accepted as official documents
• Two completed ABSN reference forms returned to [email protected]

Selection Process

• ABSN Admissions Committee meets each December to review completed applicant files
• Committee reviews academic record, letters of recommendation, and completed criminal background check
• Admission decisions: full acceptance, acceptance pending successful completion of prerequisites, wait list, or denial
• Applicants accepted or waitlisted receive information on mandatory requirements including urine drug screens and immunization documentation
• Continuation policy: any course grade below B requires repetition and successful completion with a B or higher before rejoining a subsequent cohort; two instances of a course grade below B results in dismissal from the program

Wait List Policies

• Applicants placed on the wait list are ranked
• Waitlisted applicants are notified in rank order if a seat becomes available prior to program start
• Forfeited seats awarded to next ranked waitlisted applicant who has completed mandatory requirements prior to program start

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical experiences conducted at approved mid-Missouri health care facilities
• Clinical partners require COVID-19 vaccination for student participation in clinical experiences
• Required preclinical documentation to be uploaded to Viewpoint Screening prior to program start: physical examination, rubella titer/immunization, varicella titer/immunization, DPT, Hepatitis B series, urine drug screen
• Yearly clinical requirements: tuberculosis screening, annual influenza vaccine, current CPR certification (valid for 2 years), personal health insurance, malpractice insurance (obtained yearly through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)

Contacts

• College of Graduate and Extended Studies: phone 660-248-6651, email [email protected], Holt Hall
• Accelerated BSN Program: phone 573-447-3311, email [email protected], Columbia-Forum
• Institutional address: 411 Central Methodist Square, Fayette, Missouri 65248, phone 877-CMU-1854

Program Length & Format

• 16-month program
• three semesters and one summer session (cohort beginning in the spring semester)
• 120 semester credit hours total
• 63 credit hours of nursing courses and 31 credit hours of general education courses

Admission Requirements

• baccalaureate degree in another field from a regionally accredited college or university

Prerequisites

• Fundamentals of Chemistry
• Introduction to Psychology or equivalent
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Introduction to Sociology or equivalent
• Microbiology
• Statistics
• Life Span Development
• Pathophysiology

Deadlines

• Application deadline: September 1

Contacts

• Cox College, 1423 N Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
• Phone: 417-269-3401

Program Length & Format

• 12-month program consisting of three terms
• Full-time, in-person Accelerated BSN (ABSN) track
• January cohort start dates with December graduation

Admission Requirements

• Non-nursing bachelor's degree required
• Minimum cumulative college GPA 3.0, or 2.8 if Anatomy & Physiology grade is B– or higher
• Completion of all prerequisite courses with grade of C or better
• GPA may be based on entire academic record or on last three years of college transcripts, whichever is higher

Entrance Exams

• TEAS required
• TEAS score must be at Proficient Academic Preparedness Level
• TEAS test must be taken within 24 months of anticipated start date

Prerequisites

• All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
• Applicants may begin application 12 to 18 months before January start to complete remaining prerequisites

Deadlines

• Accelerated BSN application deadline: October 1, 2025 (for January 2026 start)
• ABSN cohorts start in January each year

Application

• Apply via NursingCAS; select Accelerated BSN (Spring designation)
• Follow NursingCAS instructions for required documents and submission
• TEAS registration required and must meet timing and score requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition per term (students entering January 2024): $12,840
• Fees per term (students entering January 2024): $1,267
• HCA Midwest Health Work Loan Forgiveness per term (students entering January 2024): $9,630
• Estimated out-of-pocket cost per term after HCA loan forgiveness (students entering January 2024): $4,477
• HCA Midwest Health Work Loan Forgiveness requires a two-year work commitment as an RN at an HCA Midwest Health facility for eligible students

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements provided within HCA Midwest Health hospitals and community health partners
• Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) program spanning six hospitals
• Campus connected to Research Medical Center for clinical and classroom proximity

Contacts

• Admissions office address: Research College of Nursing, 2525 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132
• Student Recruitment Coordinators: Karen Brooks; Derick Jolliff-Cunigan

Program Length & Format

• Program duration: three semesters, 12 months;
• begins in May each year
• Credit hours for nursing courses: 53 credits within ABSN sequence
• Program delivery: in-person on Saint Louis University campus, St. Louis, MO
• Enrollment expectation: full-time recommended; the school advises students not to work during program

Admission Requirements

• Applicants with prior baccalaureate or higher degree
• minimum prior-college GPA: 3.20 on a 4.00 scale
• Applicants with cumulative GPA below 3.20 considered via holistic review (items reviewed include community service, life experience, beliefs, integrity, maturity, leadership skills)
• Junior-entry (undergraduate non-degreed) applicants: minimum cumulative GPA 3.20 and at least 77 transferable credits; minimum 130 total credits required to graduate from ABSN
• All prerequisite courses must be completed with grade of C or higher prior to program start

Prerequisites

• Required prerequisite courses for applicants holding a prior baccalaureate (credits): Chemistry (3), Human Anatomy (3), Human Physiology (3), Microbiology (3), Inferential and Descriptive Statistics (3), Theology/Religion (3), Philosophy (3), Human Growth and Development/Developmental Psychology (3), Social/Behavioral Science (3), English Composition II (3), Oral Communication (3), Fine Arts (3), one additional humanities/social science (3)
• Junior-entry prerequisite list (credits): Written Composition II (3), Literature (3), Inferential and Descriptive Statistics (3), Oral Communication (3), Microbiology (3), Ethics or Philosophy (3), Human Anatomy (3), Human Physiology (3), Human Growth & Development Across Lifespan (3), Theology/Religion (3), Chemistry with Lab (4), General Psychology (3), History (3), Fine Arts (3)
• Anatomy and Physiology option: Human Anatomy + Human Physiology can be substituted with Anatomy & Physiology I and II; must take either the paired courses or the single-course equivalents, not a combination

Application

• Submit online application and pay associated application fee through the university application system; select "Saint Louis University"
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended; international transcripts require an official evaluated transcript from WES or ECE plus the official foreign transcript
• Personal statement: attach within application, length one to two pages, double-spaced; outline nursing career goals
• Letters of recommendation: one required; resume/CV optional
• Applicants dismissed from previous nursing programs or with non-successful completion in courses such as pharmacology or pathophysiology are not eligible
• Admission review process begins in August and continues weekly until program capacity is reached
• Admissions decisions for junior-entry applicants begin in early January after application completion, transcript verification, and CAS fee payment
• Selection follows a holistic review framework that includes academic metrics and non-academic factors listed in admission materials
• Official transcript review occurs after all application components are received

Deadlines

• No official application deadline
• Application review begins in August and continues weekly until program is full
• Program start term: summer session begins in May each year; courses proceed through two additional semesters

Cost & Financial Aid

• Total program tuition per published table: $84,340

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Simulation facilities: two hospital units, four exam rooms, 16 hospital beds, two control rooms for instructor-operated manikins
• Clinical experiences: in-person clinical rotations and practice lab included in curriculum; clinical partners located in St. Louis metropolitan area
• Clinical components included in course sequence (examples: Complex Care Practicum, Adult/Older Adult Health courses, Maternal/Neonatal, Child Health, Psychiatric/Mental Health, Public Health Nursing)

International Students

• International applicants must submit an official evaluated transcript from an accredited credential evaluation service (WES or ECE) plus the official foreign transcript
• Academic records must include English translations where applicable

Continuation Standards

• Minimum cumulative GPA required for continuation in School of Nursing: 2.50

Contacts

• Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing address: 3525 Caroline Street, St. Louis, MO 63104-1099
• Undergraduate inquiries phone: 314-977-8995

Program Length & Format

• 16 months, delivered full-time
• Program structure: 4 semesters, 60 nursing credit hours (total credits: 120)
• Delivery: 100% online coursework plus one 10-day on-campus residency in Kansas City, Missouri
• Clinical hours: 583.5 clinical hours
• Start schedule: 3 start dates per year
• Post-graduation: 1:1 NCLEX coaching provided after graduation

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field required
• Residency requirement: program authorized for students residing in Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.7 or higher
• Minimum prerequisite GPA: 2.7 or higher
• Resume required

Entrance Exams

• ATI TEAS admission exam required if science prerequisite credits are older than 7 years

Prerequisites

• Anatomy & Physiology I and II with lab (8 credits)
• Microbiology with lab (4 credits)
• General Chemistry or Organic/Biological Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
• Nutrition (3 credits)
• Statistics (3 credits)
• Lifespan/Developmental (Developmental) Psychology (3 credits)
• Minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses
• Science courses must be completed within 7 years of program start
• Science prerequisite courses may not be repeated more than once
• At least 2 of the 4 science prerequisites must be completed for application review; all prerequisites must be completed before admittance

Application

• Submit online application
• Transfer prerequisite credits to Rockhurst for program entry
• Resume required

Cost & Financial Aid

• tuition: $47,100
• Per-credit tuition: $783–$785 per credit hour
• Application fee: $0
• Enrollment adviser provides assistance with financial aid questions

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• One 10-day on-campus residency with clinical instruction and simulation lab use during first semester in Kansas City, Missouri
• Remaining clinical hours completed at predetermined local sites with a licensed RN preceptor (direct supervision) and Rockhurst clinical faculty (indirect supervision)
• Clinical placements managed by a clinical placement team and Student Success Advisor; placement notifications issued prior to each clinical start date
• Clinical experiences include skilled nursing, hospice, long-term care, and acute care settings
• Clinical rotations begin in semester 2

Credit Transfer

• Students transfer completed prerequisite credits into Rockhurst for accelerated program entry
• Prerequisite science credits must be within 7 years to transfer without triggering ATI TEAS

International Students

• Proof of immigration status required for clinical placement

Contacts

• Enrollment adviser (role: application and enrollment guidance)
• Student Success Advisor (role: primary point of contact for clinical placement and clearance)
• Clinical placement team / placement coordinator (role: site and preceptor matching)

Program Length & Format

• 17-month on-campus
• 61 nursing credit hours delivered over 4 semesters
• Start terms: January (spring) or August (fall)
• Includes one 10-week summer session as semester two or three depending on start term

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field must be completed before starting Accelerated courses
• Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0 (no rounding)
• Official transcripts submitted to MU Admissions for GPA verification
• Resume required using the provided resume template
• Applicants must complete or be in progress with required prerequisites at time of application

Prerequisites

• Seven prerequisite courses required:
  • Chemistry (3–4 credits, lab not required)
  • Nutrition or Diet Therapy (3 credits)
  • Microbiology (4–5 credits, laboratory required)
  • Human Anatomy (4–5 credits, laboratory required)
  • Physiology (4–5 credits, laboratory required)
  • Pathophysiology (4–5 credits) — MU pathophysiology requires Anatomy and Physiology
  • Statistics (3 credits)
• Minimum grade of C required in each prerequisite course
• Prerequisites may be taken at any accredited college or university

Prerequisite Completion Timeline

• January (fall-start) application cycle: at least 5 of 7 prerequisites completed at time of application; all prerequisites completed by end of spring semester
• September (spring-start) application cycle: at least 5 of 7 prerequisites completed at time of application; all prerequisites completed by end of fall semester

Curriculum

• Total nursing hours: 61 credit hours across 4 semesters
• Semester one (15 credits): Pharmacology & Nursing Implications I (4), Nursing Fundamentals & Assessment (8), Holistic Health Promotion & Wellness (3)
• Semester two (16 credits): Adult Nursing: Common Health Conditions (6), Mental Health Nursing (4), Pharmacology & Nursing Implications II (2), Introduction to Nursing Science & Informatics (4)
• Semester three (16 credits): Geriatrics & Chronic Health Conditions (4), Reproductive & Neonatal Nursing (4), Pediatric Nursing (4), Nursing Leadership & Ethics (4)
• Semester four (14 credits): Community Health Nursing (3), Community Health Nursing Clinical (1), Adult Nursing: Complex Health Conditions (7), Transition to Nursing Practice (3)

Deadlines

• To start clinical in spring term: apply by September 15
• To start clinical in fall term: apply by January 31
• Online application available at least one month prior to each deadline

Application

• Complete online program application
• Submit official college transcripts to MU Admissions
• Submit resume using the Sinclair School of Nursing resume template
• Bachelor’s degree must be completed before beginning Accelerated coursework

Selection Process

• Admissions reviewed using a holistic, space-available process
• Required materials considered include prerequisite completion, cumulative GPA, and resume
• Interview required; applicants evaluated on attributes including understanding of nursing role, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, resiliency, inclusivity, and ethical decision making
• Admission decisions influenced by program capacity and space availability

Program Capacity

• Up to 32 students admitted per fall semester and up to 32 students admitted per spring semester

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Curriculum includes classroom instruction, Simulation Center training, and clinical experiences at approved clinical sites
• Community Health Nursing Clinical listed as 1 credit within final semester
• Nursing clinical curriculum scheduled for revision beginning fall 2025 to meet accreditation standards

Cost & Financial Aid

• Estimated in-state program cost: $35,684 (illustrative)
• Grants typically not available for second bachelor’s programs
• Federal student loans may be used if borrower has remaining loan eligibility from first degree
• MU Health scholarship: $15,000 award available; application during first semester of Accelerated program; requires two-year work commitment at MU Health after graduation

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite courses may be completed at any accredited college or university
• Degree audit system imports MU coursework, transfer courses, and courses in progress for evaluation

International Students

• If English is a second language, one of the following required:
  • TOEFL iBT minimum composite score 84 and minimum speaking sub-score 26
  • IELTS minimum overall score 6.5 and minimum speaking band score 8

Contacts

• MU Sinclair School of Nursing student services phone: 573-882-0277
• General email: [email protected]
• MU Sinclair School of Nursing address: 915 Hitt Street, Columbia, MO 65211

Program Length & Format

• Five-semester accelerated program (2 Fall, 2 Spring, 1 Summer)
• Cohort start each Fall semester in August
• 1,050 clinical hours

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution required by July 1 of application year
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 (UMKC/transfer coursework); UM System GPA 2.75 if applicable
• Minimum grade of B- required in each prerequisite course
• Chemistry with lab, Anatomy & Physiology with lab, and Microbiology must be no older than five years
• Resume or CV and personal statement essays required
• Minimum 30 hours of direct human patient interaction in a healthcare setting within two years prior to application

Prerequisites

• Anatomy & Physiology I and II totaling 8 credits (N120 and N160 or equivalents)
• Chemistry with lab (CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L or equivalent)
• Microbiology (BIOL 112 or equivalent; lab not required)
• Human Nutrition (CHEM 206 or equivalent)
• Human Growth and Development (N252 or equivalent)
• All prerequisites must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the application year

Deadlines

• Personal statement prompts available when application is open between November 1 and January 31
• Supplemental clinical application completed after general UMKC application between November and January
• Applicants have until May to complete prerequisites after supplemental application submission
• Applications for Fall 2025 closed; application for Fall 2026 to open later in the year

Application

• Apply to UMKC under Health Sciences - Accelerated (general UMKC application)
• Complete School of Nursing supplemental/clinical application when posted (November)
• Submit official college transcripts (UMKC and any transfer institutions)
• Provide resume/CV, personal statement essays, and documentation of 30 direct patient interaction hours
• If prerequisites taken at another college, send official transcripts to UMKC Admissions as soon as grades are posted

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed by SoNHS appointed committee using a holistic review
• Committee evaluates prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, personal essays, reference forms, and healthcare hours
• Review process begins in spring shortly after January 31 application deadline
• Admission offers issued based on committee decision and space availability

Wait List Policies

• Committee issues acceptance, wait-list, and denial letters
• Wait-listed applicants may be admitted later if accepted students decline seats
• Accepted students receive time (summer) to prepare for Fall start

Cost & Financial Aid

• Program major credits: 68 credit hours in the nursing major; total program around 90 credit hours including ~22 prerequisite credits
• Tuition calculation: multiply per-credit tuition rate by 68 (major) or 90 (including prerequisites)
• 23 of the 68 major credit hours are assessed an additional Clinical Lab Fee; multiply that fee by 23 and add to tuition calculation

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• 1,050 clinical hours for Accelerated students (program page)
• Clinical experiences in adult medical-surgical, pediatric, obstetric, mental health, community health, leadership, and critical/emergency care nursing
• 300-hour final-semester capstone/internship in a specialty area
• Clinical sites include urban and suburban agencies and hospitals; optional weekend clinical experiences available
• Clinical courses include skills laboratory and high-fidelity simulation center experiences

Credit Transfer

• If taking prerequisites at another institution, confirm transferability with UMKC advisors or transfer guides
• Official transcripts from other institutions must be sent to UMKC Admissions as soon as grades are posted

Contacts

• UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies, Health Sciences Campus, 2464 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108
• General phone: 816-235-1148

Program Length & Format

• Program can be completed in as little as 12 months
• Program credited coursework: 53–55 credit hours 
• Format: On-campus

Admission Requirements

• Must hold an earned bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited institution
• Must be admitted to the University of Missouri–St. Louis as an undergraduate student (UMSL Undergraduate Application)
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
• Grade of B- or higher required in Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, and Microbiology
• Grade of C or higher required in Statistics and Human Growth and Development

Prerequisites

• Human Physiology and Anatomy I (BIOL 1131), 4 credit hours; B- or higher within 5 years of clinical enrollment
• Human Physiology and Anatomy II (BIOL 1141), 4 credit hours; B- or higher within 5 years of clinical enrollment
• General Microbiology (BIOL 1162), 3 credit hours; B- or higher within 5 years of clinical enrollment
• Chemistry for the Health Professions (CHEM 1052 / MOTR CHEM 100), 4 credit hours; B- or higher within 5 years of clinical enrollment
• Basic Probability and Statistics or equivalent (MATH 1105), 3 credit hours
• Lifespan Developmental Psychology (PSYCH 2268 / MOTR PSYC 200), 3 credit hours
• All prerequisite course grades used in program eligibility calculations must meet stated minimums

Application

• Submit UMSL Undergraduate Application for admission to the university
• Work with College of Nursing Academic Advisor to confirm prerequisite completion
• Application materials considered in review include personal statement and essay (used in holistic review)
• Additional pre-clinical requirements: criminal background check, drug screening, registration with Missouri Family Care Safety Registry (MO FCSR), required vaccines and immunizations

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical placements available with over 100 regional clinical partners, including BJC, Mercy, SSM, St. Luke’s, Delmar Gardens, and Shriner’s Hospital for Children
• Clinical placements may be scheduled throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, including Jefferson County and Illinois
• Students must provide their own transportation to clinical sites
• Simulation training located at the Nursing Learning Resource and Simulation Center with computerized-human models, hospital beds with suction and oxygen, ventilators, and a baby warmer

Credit Transfer

• Credit may be granted for selected general studies via transfer examination; contact an advisor for details
• Required prerequisite general education and nursing courses may not be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (pass/fail) basis

Contacts

• College of Nursing mailing and office address: 426 Woods Hall, 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121-4400

Program Length & Format

• 12-month
• program stars: January and May (begin in late May and graduate the following May; begin in January and graduate the following January)
• In-person instruction and clinicals only; no online delivery for nursing coursework
• Full-time day schedule; classes and clinical rotations occur during daytime hours

Admission Requirements

• Completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (degree must be completed before program start)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale (GPA may be calculated on entire academic record or on last three years of college attendance, whichever is higher)
• Grade of B- or better on first attempt for each prerequisite course; nursing courses (e.g., Nutrition, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology) require B- or better on first attempt
• Science prerequisites with lab must be completed within the last 10 years; nursing courses must be completed within the last 5 years; psychology has no time limit

Entrance Exams

• One of the following admissions exams is required: Kaplan Admissions Exam, TEAS, or HESI
• Local applicants may register for the Kaplan exam proctored on campus (fee applies)
• HESI and TEAS scores at or above national average are preferred; preference given to a successful first attempt within the last two years

Prerequisites

• Required courses: Basic Psychology; Pathophysiology; Nutrition; Microbiology with lab; Chemistry with lab; Anatomy with lab; Physiology with lab; college-level math; college-level written communication
• William Jewell course equivalents listed (e.g., PSY 101, NUR 221, NUR 211, BMS 126/L, CHE 113/L, BMS 243/L, BMS 250/L)
• Each prerequisite must be completed with a B- or better on first attempt

Deadlines

• Final application deadline for May start: March 1 (year before May start)
• Final application deadline for January start: November 1 (year before January start)
• Applications accepted for January and May cohorts

Application

• Apply to William Jewell College via NursingCAS (application and NursingCAS materials referenced)
• Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions
• One reference letter (if not previously submitted to NursingCAS)
• Involvement/resume (maximum two pages)
• Admissions exam score report and personal essay/application essays

Cost & Financial Aid

• Accelerated BSN tuition (2025-2026): $39,500
• Liberty Hospital + William Jewell Partnership: $9,000 in scholarships from William Jewell upon acceptance to the partnership; $15,000 from Liberty Hospital ($5,000 per year for three years) contingent on employment at Liberty Hospital for three years after graduation

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical rotations occur at sites in the Kansas City region, including hospitals, home health, public schools, county health, senior care, and mental health settings
• Typical student completes clinical rotations at 8–10 different locations; rotations may include pediatric centers, rural hospitals and level 1 trauma centers
• NCLEX preparatory components: predictor exams, content review program, NCLEX live review, and a designated NCLEX Success Coordinator

Credit Transfer

• Prerequisite courses may be completed at other colleges; applicants must request official transcripts be sent directly to the Office of Admission for verification by the Office of the Registrar

Contacts

• Allie Foltz, Nursing Student Liaison (contact method listed on program pages)
• Office address: 500 College Hill, Liberty, MO 64068
• Student Financial Services: Curry Hall, first floor; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday