Texas Tech University ABSN - 2025

Kelj23 · Apr 2

For everyone who was accepted, any updates on how it's going so far ?

TTU Hopeful · Apr 2

Kelj23 said:

For everyone who was accepted, any updates on how it's going so far ?

It's busy! The semester ends April 18th and finals are around the corner. Clinical for everyone should be finishing up within the next week. Then it's about a 24 day break until the Summer semester starts.

jmccolloch · Apr 2

It's truly intense! I have three kids in school and multiple sports though, so maybe it's a bit different for me than others—not sure. It's a LOT of work though with very little downtime, if any. Someone posted a couple of weeks ago that we've already completed 109 out of 150 assignments!! That's just for this semester, and most assignments aren't quick. We have a Health Promotions exam tomorrow morning, and a Fundamentals exam on Friday, which is a lot to manage when you add in clinicals, multiple assignments, group projects, etc. that will be due either Saturday or Sunday. BUT, as hard as it is, I absolutely love it, and I look forward to a future great career as a nurse!

brooket41 · Apr 6

hi all!

I am applying to the 2026 cycle, but found this group discussion. I was wondering if anyone, who was accepted into the TTU ABSN 2025 program, would share their undergraduate stats. I am so nervous about getting it!

Also, I am going to apply to the Lubbock location. Does anyone know how many students applied versus how many got in?

I have a 3.6 GPA with 1,600 hours as an EMT... no CNA experience though. Only about 35 volunteer hours. I just want to know my odds of getting in 😭

Amber Rogers · Apr 6

brooket41 said:

hi all!

I am applying to the 2026 cycle, but found this group discussion. I was wondering if anyone, who was accepted into the TTU ABSN 2025 program, would share their undergraduate stats. I am so nervous about getting it!

Also, I am going to apply to the Lubbock location. Does anyone know how many students applied versus how many got in?

I have a 3.6 GPA with 1,600 hours as an EMT... no CNA experience though. Only about 35 volunteer hours. I just want to know my odds of getting in 😭

Hello there! I got my undergrad in health sciences with a minor in health administration with a 3.56, I was a CNA for a little less than a year and after that I worked in social services at a SNF so I had a lot of experience with an interdisciplinary team and stuff like that which they emphasize a lot in the application and the program. I didn't have any volunteer hours and I know a lot of people didn't have any CNA experience either. It's all about the experience you DO have and how you can use it to be a better nurse.

I'm not working right now and for me the program is super manageable. I'm tired and stressed every once in a while but time management is a big skill for me and I haven't scored lower than an 88 on an exam yet. Don't let anyone make you think that it's impossible 🙂

TTU Hopeful · Apr 6

brooket41 said:

hi all!

I am applying to the 2026 cycle, but found this group discussion. I was wondering if anyone, who was accepted into the TTU ABSN 2025 program, would share their undergraduate stats. I am so nervous about getting it!

Also, I am going to apply to the Lubbock location. Does anyone know how many students applied versus how many got in?

I have a 3.6 GPA with 1,600 hours as an EMT... no CNA experience though. Only about 35 volunteer hours. I just want to know my odds of getting in 😭

I wouldn't worry with stats like that. I had a 3.1 GPA and a general studies degree and was accepted. I will say I redid all of my science courses and had all A's with the exception of patho. They do seem to take into consideration the whole picture and how you do in the interview.

FutureNurseDTX · Apr 15

TTU Hopeful said:

I wouldn't worry with stats like that. I had a 3.1 GPA and a general studies degree and was accepted. I will say I redid all of my science courses and had all A's with the exception of patho. They do seem to take into consideration the whole picture and how you do in the interview.

Hello! I'm applying for the upcoming cycle. My GPA is similar as yours and I have a C in one of the prerequisites. I'm meeting with an advisor next week and I was wondering when did you retake the courses? were you retaking them during application cycle and the fall prior to the school starts? Also, did you need to have a CNA license before the application or the first day of school? Thank you lots.

TTU Hopeful · Apr 15

FutureNurseDTX said:

Hello! I'm applying for the upcoming cycle. My GPA is similar as yours and I have a C in one of the prerequisites. I'm meeting with an advisor next week and I was wondering when did you retake the courses? were you retaking them during application cycle and the fall prior to the school starts? Also, did you need to have a CNA license before the application or the first day of school? Thank you lots.

I was taking courses all the way up until December 2024, so right before the nursing program started! You do not have to have your CNA license, just proof of completion of a CNA course. You do have to complete your CNA class before the first day of class.

FutureNurseDTX · Apr 15

TTU Hopeful said:

I was taking courses all the way up until December 2024, so right before the nursing program started! You do not have to have your CNA license, just proof of completion of a CNA course. You do have to complete your CNA class before the first day of class.

Thank you so much for your quick reply. I have one more question in regards of the financial part. Is it manageable with financial aid and scholarships or did you have to opt for private loans? I know FAFSA says they give 12.5K in loans allowance in a year and I know the program costs way more than that.

TTU Hopeful · Apr 15

FutureNurseDTX said:

Thank you so much for your quick reply. I have one more question in regards of the financial part. Is it manageable with financial aid and scholarships or did you have to opt for private loans? I know FAFSA says they give 12.5K in loans allowance in a year and I know the program costs way more than that.

Yes it is manageable! The first semester is the most expensive because you will be purchasing all of your books, scrubs, subscriptions for online learning for the year. All of that extra stuff adds up to about an additional $1,200. All together I'd say tuition is around $9,000 for the semester? Summer semester should be a bit more expensive since it is an additional credit hour.

G.V TTUHSC · May 7

FutureNurseDTX said:

Thank you so much for your quick reply. I have one more question in regards of the financial part. Is it manageable with financial aid and scholarships or did you have to opt for private loans? I know FAFSA says they give 12.5K in loans allowance in a year and I know the program costs way more than that.

A lot of us also relied on FinAid. Some of us work PT/PRN jobs, took out small private loans, etc. I wouldn't count on just FinAid or scholarships - if you get it, great! If not, have a plan B in mind. Personally, I get no financial help outside of loans/scholarships (as do many others), so I have to work regardless. The previous cohort made a big deal that it was impossible to work since the program is so rigorous-but honestly, if you come from a working background in general, it all boils down to time management. I worked my way through my first degree, being a full-time student, so that helped shape my time management skills. Even if you don't work, the program overall is manageable as long as you figure out your study routine and manage your time wisely. I think the first semester is the hardest because you're figuring things out, how ATI/U-World/Pearson works, getting your routine together, getting to know your classmates, professors, and preceptor, adjusting to clinical rotations on top of schoolwork. You get used to the chaos, and it just becomes part of your day-to-day life.

There are weeks where you are jam-packed with assignments, quizzes/exams, clinicals, and others where you get more time in between. Our cohort was almost doubled in size compared to previous cohorts, so we have all sorts of backgrounds, family dynamics, and ages in our group. Don't be intimidated - you've gotten this far, you can get through the program as long as you take it seriously. They don't sugar coat anything and expect you to figure it out. They're very clear from the beginning: no hand-holding. If you need step-by-step instructions, a timed and structured classroom setting, this program might be a tough fit. Most of us felt lost in the first couple of weeks, but between group chats and getting to know each other, we figured it out together. That's really what it's been—taking it day by day and just getting the work done. There's no room for slack. You either want it or you don't. It's accelerated for a reason. You got this, and best of luck to the future cohort! 🙂

brooket41 · May 7

Hi all 🙂 I saw that there was ~20 clinical hours per week. I was wondering if you get some say in your schedule. For example, it would be easier for me to work nights or weekends. Do they set up for schedule for you? Do you make a schedule every week or is it planned for the whole semester? Is it typically working clinicals two days every week? How was y'alls experience with clinicals in general?

Thanks for all of the information y'all can provide!!