Accelerated BSN Programs in Ohio

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for Ohio here.

Updated: March 11, 2026
Capital University

Capital University

Columbus, OH
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
95.9%
RN test takers per year
136
RN rank (2025)
#2
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
93.6%
RN test takers per year
25
RN rank (2025)
#4
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Mount Union

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
92.5%
RN test takers per year
42
RN rank (2025)
#5
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing

Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Nursing

Mansfield, OH
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
90.7%
RN test takers per year
99
RN rank (2025)
#6
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Cincinnati, OH
Private
4-year

Accreditations

ACEN CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
89.9%
RN test takers per year
87
RN rank (2025)
#7
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Ursuline College

Ursuline College

Pepper Pike, OH
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
90.7%
RN test takers per year
131
RN rank (2025)
#7
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Xavier University

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
89.8%
RN test takers per year
123
RN rank (2025)
#7
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Kent State University at Kent

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH
Public
4-year

Accreditations

ACEN CCNE North Central Association of C... American Podiatric Medical Ass...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
89.0%
RN test takers per year
311
RN rank (2025)
#8
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Mount Carmel College of Nursing

Columbus, OH
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
86.5%
RN test takers per year
198
RN rank (2025)
#10
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
74.2%
RN test takers per year
167
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Ohio State University-Main Campus

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH
Public
4-year

Accreditations

ACME CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
University of Akron Main Campus

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE COA North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

Accelerated BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
81.8%
RN test takers per year
148
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Wittenberg University

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
84.5%
RN test takers per year
18
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend