University of St Thomas nursing

Houston, Texas · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 71% · CCNE accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 71%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeHoustonFULL
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RN, bachelor’s degreeShenandoahFULL
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RN, bachelor’s degree76.92% (2025, 52 first-time takers)
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RN, bachelor’s degree71% (2025, 231 first-time takers)
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Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree297
Nursing Science 51.3808Master's degree6
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Post-master's certificate3
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice1

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2029
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2027
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2035
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateSpring 2027

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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