Western Carolina University nursing

Cullowhee, North Carolina · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 99% · CCNE and COA accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 99%

State board approval and NCLEX

Program	Campus	Approval	First-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, entry-level master’s	Cullowhee	Initial Approval	Board source
RN, bachelor’s degree	Cullowhee	Full Approval	99% (2025) Board source

Program (CIP)	Award level	Completions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801	Bachelor's degree	266
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801	Master's degree	35
Nursing Practice 51.3818	Doctor's degree, professional practice	17
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801	Post-master's certificate	New program, no completions yet
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803	Postbaccalaureate certificate	New program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditor	Program	Next review
CCNE	Baccalaureate	Fall 2026
CCNE	Master's	Fall 2026
CCNE	Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)	Fall 2027
CCNE	Post-Graduate APRN Certificate	Fall 2026
COA	Doctor of Nursing Practice (Entry Level) Continued Accreditation	October 2032

NCLEX
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