Elmhurst University nursing

Elmhurst, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 77% / 83% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 77%RN, entry-level master’s NCLEX 83%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
*ACCL (Accelerated BSN Program; generic program also offered)
ElmhurstApproved77% (2025, 102 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, entry-level master’s
*ACCL
ElmhurstApproved83% (2025, 78 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree115
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Master's degree104
Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813Bachelor's degreeNew program, no completions yet
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practiceNew program, no completions yet
Clinical Nurse Leader 51.3820Master's degreeNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2030
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2030
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Fall 2029

From Elmhurst University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“The master’s degree program in nursing at Elmhurst University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.”

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NCLEX

“100% of the Class of 2024 Master’s Entry in Nursing Practice graduates passed the NCLEX on the first try .”

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Simulation

“Get hands-on practical experience at our state-of-the-art Simulation Center.”

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