Nursing prereq grade requirements

soxgirl2008 · Jun 10, 2010

It depends on the school...most are very very competitive, however I haven't heard of many schools where if you don't have a 4.0 you don't even have a chance. The BSN program I'm trying to get into now the average GPA is around a 3.7 and up I believe. however, they also look at your work and volunteer experience, and weigh you heavily on the essay when you apply.

I know of many good private programs where it is not as competitive simply because they are so expensive, but on the upside you won't need a 4.0 to get in. I'm not sure what kind of program you're looking at, but a lot of ADN programs (at least around here) go based on a waiting list, so as long as your pre-req GPA is above a 2.0 you're bound to get in eventually, however it might be 3 years from the time you apply :rolleyes:

I would still try very very hard to keep your grades as high as possible, however if you don't have a 4.0 or don't get into your program, don't fret, there are plenty of other programs for people with all different GPA ranges!

caliotter3 · Jun 10, 2010

I have heard of schools where people with 4.0 averages were turned away. But that does not mean there isn't a program somewhere where a person with a 3.7 GPA can be accepted. Like previously stated, it depends on the school.

JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN · Jun 10, 2010

I kept that 4.0 expectation in the back of my mind through all my pre-req classes and it helped me to stay focused on the goal. When I got accepted into the program, I realized that the grades were only 2/3 of the picture. There were essay questions and classmates could gain extra points with CNA work. Lots of people were accepted into the nursing school with 3.5s and possibly lower and I noticed people who had done straight A work not accepted. Many nursing schools want more than book smarts.

nursingstudent221 · Jun 10, 2010

The college i go to you have to have a 2.0 to apply but they pick from 4.0 and down. Last time the cut of was a 3.6!

Anne36, LPN · Jun 12, 2010

The RN program cutoff was a 3.774 this year. That is an A- average at my school and it will be even higher this coming Dec when applications are due. Most people at my school just keep taking the pre-reqs over until they get an A. The year before that the cutoff was a 3.5??. That is a jump of 2 grade points in 1 year which could be an indicator of what the cutoff will be this coming year.

guiltysins · Jun 12, 2010

I lucked out with my program. You need a minimum of a 3.0 and you really do get accepted with a 3.0. My gpa was a 3.6 just because I didn't want to settle for having the minimum. Admissions are strictly on GPA and HESI score. It's a private school BSN however so the amount of money I'm paying makes up for these requirements lol. Most of the private schools in my area have 3.5-ish requirements. Just shop around and definetely go for the schools that look at more than just GPA if you aren't sure.

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Jun 12, 2010

The public University I am applying to this fall starts with the students who have 4.0's and works their way down, they ended at the 3.5's last year. They ask for a resume to be submitted, but it only comes into play when they get to the last available positions.