University of Rochester

Program Length & Format

• 12-month ABSN: three consecutive semesters, full-time, 49 nursing credits, 90 lab/skills hours, 650+ clinical hours
• 24-month ABSN: six consecutive semesters, part-time hybrid format (online coursework with onsite clinicals), 49 nursing credits, 90 lab/skills hours, 650+ clinical hours
• 12-month cohort start months: January, May, September
• 24-month pathway: summer-entry only; online synchronous and asynchronous classes with onsite lab intensives and in-person clinicals

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field other than nursing required
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 from most recent relevant degree
• Prerequisite courses must be completed before starting the program
• English language proficiency required for non-native speakers (TOEFL, IELTS, or DET)

Deadlines

• Spring (12-month) application deadline: July 1 (application opens March 16)
• Summer (12- and 24-month) application windows: application opens July 16; early deadline Sept. 15; Regular Decision deadline Nov. 1
• Fall (12-month) application deadline: March 1 (application opens Nov. 16)
• 24-month ABSN: applications accepted for summer entry only; application period opens July 16 and closes Nov. 1

Application

• Submit online application and all supplemental materials by deadline
• Required documents: official transcripts from all institutions, current resume or CV
• International applicants: submit TOEFL/IELTS/DET scores and proof of financial support for at least first full year
• Application includes short written responses (150-word limit per question)

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed via a holistic admissions process
• Two letters of recommendation required (if graduated within last five years, one must be academic)
• Interview is required for admission for applicants who are invited; interview formats: in-person or virtual
• Decision notification timeframe: typical release 10–12 weeks after deadline; 24-month decisions typically released 6–10 weeks after deadline

Cost & Financial Aid

• 12-month ABSN tuition: $28,030 per semester; total tuition $84,090 for three semesters; total tuition and fees estimated $89,349
• 12-month additional mandatory fees: Mobile Device and Resource Fee $1,385/semester; Lab Fee $270/semester; Technology Fee $65/semester; Health fee $960 (2025–26 rate); student health insurance $3,720 (2025–26 rate)
• 24-month ABSN tuition rate: $1,740 per credit hour; Mobile Device and Resource Fee $730/semester; Lab Fee $170/semester; Technology Fee $65/semester
• NCLEX exam fee $200; New York State licensure fee $143 (other states vary $90–$350)
• FAFSA school code: 002894; grade level: Fifth year/other undergraduate; degree type: Second bachelor’s degree
• UR Nursing Scholars program: offers 100% tuition coverage for eligible admitted students to the 12-month ABSN (applicants are notified in decision letter if eligible)
• Federal loans available via FAFSA; international applicants not eligible for federal loans and require private funding or a U.S. co-signer for private loans

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical hours: 650+ total clinical hours across med-surg, obstetrics, pediatrics, and psychiatric rotations
• Clinical sites: University of Rochester Medical Center campus, including Golisano Children’s Hospital, Wilmot Cancer Institute, and Strong Memorial Hospital
• Clinical group size: 8–10 students per clinical group
• Lab hours: total 90 lab/skills hours (12-month: 60 lab hours in first semester, 30 in second semester); 24-month: 60 online lab hours and 30 onsite lab intensives; simulation activities occur in the School of Nursing simulation facility
• 12-month students expected class/lab/clinical time average: 32 hours per week; 24-month in-person clinical typically 8–9 hours per week

Credit Transfer

• Prior coursework: 79 credits are transferred in toward the Bachelor of Science degree regardless of specific course titles
• Residency requirement: students must complete 49 nursing credits at the University of Rochester School of Nursing
• Prerequisite coursework: proof of completion required; prerequisites are not treated as transferred nursing credits but must meet timeline and grade requirements

International Students

• Required documents: official transcripts, English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or DET), and official bank documents or letter of financial sponsorship showing funds for at least the first full year
• Federal student aid is not available; private loans require a U.S. citizen co-signer
• International applicants are not eligible for the UR Nursing Scholars full-tuition funding program

Prerequisites

• Prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to program start (specific course list referenced on program prerequisite page; completion required to be eligible for enrollment)
• Tuition benefits may apply toward prerequisite courses for eligible University of Rochester employees