Xavier University

Program Length & Format

• 16-month accelerated BSN program
• 63 credit hours
• Full-time study over four semesters
• Hybrid format: online coursework combined with in-person skills labs and clinical rotations
• Three start dates per year: January, May, and August
• Locations in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio

Admission Requirements

• Non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution required
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 for admission consideration
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 required for prerequisite courses
• Minimum grade of C in all prerequisite courses (one retake permitted)
• International students are not eligible

Prerequisites

• Four prerequisite courses required with a minimum grade of C:
  • Microbiology (3 credits)
  • Human Anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology I with Laboratory (4 credits)
  • Human Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology II with Laboratory (4 credits)
  • Statistics (3 credits)
• Prerequisites must be completed within eight years of program start date

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• More than 850 hours of clinical practice required
• Clinical rotations at healthcare facilities including Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth
• Skills and simulation labs at ABSN learning centers in Cleveland and Columbus
• Clinical experiences cover diverse nursing areas such as pediatrics, mental health, and community health
• Students begin clinical rotations during the first semester

Cost & Financial Aid

• Tuition rate: $900 per credit hour
• Total tuition for 63 credits: approximately $56,700
• Additional fees:
  • ATI access fee: $493.75 per semester ($1,975 total)
  • Student activity fees: $115 per semester (summer semester exempt), totaling $345
  • Books: estimated $600 per semester ($2,400 total)
  • Supplies and professional fees (uniforms, stethoscope, nurse badge, liability insurance): estimated $115 per semester ($460 total)
• Estimated total program cost: $61,880 (subject to change)
• Financial aid includes federal direct loans, private loans, and third-party scholarships
• Assistance available through Office of Student Financial Assistance

Application

• Online application required with $30 non-refundable application fee (fee inferred from general policy)
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended are required
• Completion of prerequisite courses before enrollment officially begins

Deadlines

• Three program start dates annually: January, May, August (specific application deadlines not stated)
• Early decision possible with completed prerequisites and GPA requirements

Credit Transfer

• Transfer credit evaluation available for prerequisite courses to determine equivalency
• Prerequisite courses completed online through Xavier may qualify for provisional admission

Contacts

• ABSN Learning Center Columbus: 8425 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240
• ABSN Learning Center Cleveland: 6050 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, OH 44131
• General inquiry phone numbers not explicitly provided in source materials; admissions advisers available for contact and support