University of St Thomas nursing
Houston, Texas · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 71% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Houston | FULL | Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Shenandoah | FULL | Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | 76.92% (2025, 52 first-time takers) Board source | ||
| RN, bachelor’s degree | 71% (2025, 231 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 297 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Master's degree | 6 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810 | Post-master's certificate | 3 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From University of St Thomas’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The nursing programs, including the BSN, MSN, post-graduate APRN certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice, are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”
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Simulation
“Hands-on skills and simulation labs allow you to apply your online coursework and exercise your clinical judgment using state-of-the-art equipment in mock patient care scenarios.”
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Clinical placements
“On-site clinical rotations grant you access to valuable real-world patient care scenarios at some of Houston’s top healthcare facilities.”
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Admission
“(HESI) admission assessment exam on all five component tests or a minimum score of 78% on each section of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).”
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