West Coast University-Texas nursing

Richardson, Texas · Private for-profit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 92.21% · CCNE and CNEA accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 92.21%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeRichardsonFULL92.21% (2025, 231 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree283
Nursing Administration 51.3802Master's degree144
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Post-master's certificate34
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Post-master's certificate5
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice4
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821Post-master's certificate3
Nursing Education 51.3203Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2034
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2029
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2029
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateSpring 2029
CNEABachelor's Degree in Nursing (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030
Fall 2029
CNEAMaster's Degree in Nursing (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030
Fall 2029
CNEAPost-graduate Certificate in Nursing (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030
Fall 2029
CNEADoctor of Nursing Practice (system)
Initial Accreditation Granted: From February 28, 2024 to February 28, 2030
Fall 2029

From West Coast University-Texas’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“The West Coast University Associate Degree in Nursing Program (System) holds initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037.”

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Simulation

“Our ADN program in Florida emphasizes hands-on learning with simulation labs where you can practice the skills you’ll use as a registered nurse.”

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Clinical placements

“A misdemeanor or felony may interfere with clinical placement and subsequent licensure as a Registered Nurse;”

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Admission

“TEAS exam scores must be within three (3) years of enrollment date”

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