| The nursing school at California State University-San Marcos is a public institution located in San Marcos, California. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 160 nursing schools in California, California State University-San Marcos ranks #12 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #57. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 95.01%, giving the California State University-San Marcos an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at California State University-San Marcos: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in California, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 90.77% and for BSN programs is 89.46%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
California State University-San Marcos Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 95.01%
- California State Rank: 12
- National Rank: 57
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in California
- RN to BSN - State Best RN to BSN in California
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- FNP by State FNP - California
Best Online Nursing Programs for California Students
In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.
Compare California Nursing School Programs
| Compare California Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in California | 86 | 44 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in California | 90.77% | 89.46% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in California | 63.11% to 100.00% | 73.44% to 98.51% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for California | BSN Rankings for California |
California State University-San Marcos
Pass Rate
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA - 92096-0001
(760) 750-4000
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 95.01%
- Programs: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, LPN to BSN, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 392
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $7,727
Book and Supplies: $1,118
Percent Received Aid: 83%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,250
Percent Admitted: 79%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 18%
Graduation Rate: 57%
Cities in California Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in San Marcos or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in California? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in California: Anaheim, Angwin, Aptos, Arcata, Azusa, Bakersfield, Calexico, Camarillo, Carson, Chico, Chula Vista, Compton, Costa Mesa, Cupertino, Cypress, El Cajon, Eureka, Fremont, Fresno, Fullerton, Gilroy, Glendora, Hayward, Huntington Beach, Imperial, Irvine, Joshua Tree, Kentfield, La Jolla, La Mirada, Lancaster, Lemoore, Loma Linda, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Marysville, Merced, Mission Viejo, Modesto, Monterey, Monterey Park, Moorpark, Napa, North Hollywood, Northridge, Oakland, Oceanside, Orange, Oroville, Palm Desert, Porterville, Rancho Cucamonga, Redding, Reedley, Riverside, Rocklin, Rohnert Park, Sacramento, Salinas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jacinto, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, San Mateo, San Pablo, San Rafael, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Clarita, Santa Maria, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa, Signal Hill, Stockton, Torrance, Turlock, Ukiah, Valley Glen, Ventura, Victorville, Visalia, Walnut, Weed and Woodland Hills
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