BOMUniversity of St Francis nursing
Joliet, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 87% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Joliet | Approved | 87% (2025, 71 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 102 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 27 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 19 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 4 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, other | 1 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Postbaccalaureate certificate | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From University of St Francis’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“CCNE-accredited programs in the Cecily & John Leach College of Nursing prepare students to become confident clinicians and dedicated patient advocates through a high-quality nursing education, enriched by Franciscan values.”
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NCLEX
“Leach College of Nursing students achieved a 94% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the first quarter of 2026, which was 7.2 percentage points higher than the national average, according to data from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).”
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Simulation
“Clare Campus , just down the road from the Main Campus, including simulation labs with mannequins, mock hospital rooms, practice exam rooms, classrooms, testing labs, study lounges and more.”
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