University of Indianapolis

The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is a private institution in Indianapolis, Indiana that was founded in 1902. The main campus is on the south side of the city and spans 50 acres. The campus includes a gorgeous green space that is made up of a sunken lawn and a long canal surrounded by water gardens and a partial amphitheater. The university offers over 82 undergraduate majors and 27 master’s degree programs. The university is organized into 9 schools and colleges, including the School of Nursing, and has received numerous rankings and recognition. In 2018, the university was ranked 34th out of all regional Midwest universities.

The nursing programs offered at the University of Indianapolis School of Nursing include a traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, LPN to ADN, and MSN program. The associate degree program is accredited by the ACEN, while the remaining programs are all currently accredited by the CCNE. The school is also the only school in the state to offer a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner certificate as part of their MSN program. The school partners with various local health systems to give students clinical experiences. Students spend two days per week during the six-semester BSN program helping real patients in the Indianapolis area.

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Updated on: 26 Oct, 2025

Program Length & Format

15-month program delivered over four semesters for full-time study
56 credit hours of online coursework and 570 clinical hours required for graduation
100% online coursework with in-person clinical placements and two on-campus residencies
Residency 1: week 3 of NURB 240; Residency 2: week 1 of NURB 455
Program intended for full-time enrollment; students are advised not to expect to work while enrolled

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree in any field required
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8
Completion of prerequisite courses (prerequisites do not expire)
Permanent Indiana address required

Entrance Exams

HESI A2 admission exam required (proctored at a local site)
HESI admission exam fee listed as $75 (Proctor-U fee may apply)

Prerequisites

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Microbiology
Organic Chemistry or General Chemistry I & II
Introduction to Psychology
Social Science
Philosophy
Statistics or College Algebra

Deadlines

Program start: semester II (January) each year

Application

Use the Graduate/Adult/Guest application (do not select the Undergraduate application)
Apply in the Fall for admission into the clinical component; announcements emailed to eligible applicants
HESI A2 exam must be completed (proctored at local site) prior to admission

Clinical & Simulation Lab

570 clinical hours completed at approved clinical placement sites
Clinical placements coordinated by program; placement efforts focus on local sites
1:1 preceptor model used for clinical placements
Two in-person on-campus skills residencies required (see residency weeks above)
Simulation experiences integrated into curriculum

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition: $860 per credit hour for 2025-26
General services fees: full-time $168/semester, part-time $100/semester, summer $86
Prior-to-start fees: background check $66.75; drug test and document storage $94.99; HESI admission exam $75; immunization costs as applicable
Program-related recurring costs: HESI resources payments ($625.45 first semester; $387.18 each subsequent payment), ExamSoft $47 per term, Shadow Health $130 (first semester), lab kits and travel for residencies, state board and NCLEX fees at program end

Contacts

School of Nursing phone: 317-788-8031
University address: 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227
University main phone: 317-788-3368; Admissions phone: 317-788-3216

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NCLEX-RN Pass Rates

University of Indianapolis NCLEX-RN chart

Accreditations

Nursing Programs Accreditations

Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses Accredited by Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education