Easiest Nursing Schools to Get Into in Florida (2026)

Florida is packed with BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) programs, and the published entry bars vary a lot. Some schools list a 2.5 GPA floor with no entrance exam, while others expect a 3.3 plus a top TEAS score. This guide covers the programs with the most accessible published requirements as of July 2026. "Easiest" here means lower published floors, not lower quality and definitely not guaranteed admission.

One reality check up front: a published minimum is a floor, not a promise. Florida BSN seats are competitive, and admitted classes usually land well above the minimum. Requirements also change every cycle, so always check the school's page for current numbers.

Want a shortcut? You can check your odds free against real Florida requirements before you read the list.

How we ranked "easiest"

We pulled every Florida program in the Nursing School Planner with a verified or published requirement on file, then sorted by:

1. Lowest published minimum cumulative GPA
2. Whether an entrance exam (TEAS or HESI A2) is required, with no-exam programs ranked as more accessible

Only schools with real published cutoffs made the numbered list. Treat every number below as "as of July 2026, check the school's page for current numbers."

Most accessible Florida BSN programs by published requirements

1. Jacksonville University (Jacksonville): 2.5 GPA, no entrance exam

The lowest published GPA floor on our Florida list. Jacksonville University's Keigwin School of Nursing lists a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA with no TEAS, HESI, or CASPer requirement on file. Prerequisites need a C or higher, and A&P must be within 10 years.

2. Florida State University (Tallahassee): 3.0 GPA, no entrance exam

FSU's junior-entry BSN publishes a 3.0 minimum overall GPA and currently requires no entrance exam. Prerequisites need a C or higher (a C-minus does not count). For a large public flagship, that is an unusually clean requirement list.

3. Barry University (Miami Shores): 3.0 GPA, TEAS around 62%

Barry publishes a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA and an ATI TEAS overall score of 62% or higher with at least 50% per section. The TEAS bar is one of the lowest published in the state.

4. AdventHealth University (Orlando): 3.0 GPA, TEAS around 62.5%

AdventHealth University's day-option BSN lists a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a TEAS composite of 62.5%. Seats are limited (around 70 per cohort), so apply early.

5. Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale): 3.0 GPA, TEAS required

Nova Southeastern publishes a 3.0 overall GPA and a 2.75 science prerequisite GPA, with the TEAS required but no minimum score published. If your science grades are solid, this is a straightforward target.

6. University of Florida (Gainesville): 3.0 GPA, HESI A2

UF lists a 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA and a 3.0 across its pre-professional courses, plus the HESI A2 with no published minimum (scores near 85 are considered competitive). The floor is accessible; the applicant pool is not, so treat UF as a reach with a friendly minimum.

7. The 3.0-plus-TEAS public cluster

Two more public options sit at a 3.0 GPA with a firm TEAS number:

• University of West Florida (Pensacola): 3.0 GPA, TEAS 75%+
• University of Central Florida (Orlando): 3.0 GPA, TEAS 78%+

The GPA floor is the same, but plan serious TEAS prep for either.

Direct admission: a different kind of "accessible"

A few Florida schools admit freshmen to nursing through general university admissions, with no separate nursing GPA or entrance exam published:

• University of Miami (Coral Gables): freshman applicants are reviewed by UM undergraduate admissions rather than the nursing school.
• Florida Southern College (Lakeland): direct-entry freshmen simply select nursing as their intended major.
• Florida Atlantic University (Boca Raton): FAU's main entry point is a Freshman Direct Admit pathway based on a recalculated high school GPA.

Direct admission is not "easy." It means the bar lives in the university's overall admissions process instead of a nursing-specific cutoff, and you usually must maintain progression standards once enrolled. It is a strong option if your high school record is better than your standardized test history.

What the rest of Florida looks like

Most Florida programs cluster at a 3.0 minimum GPA, and the most competitive publish floors of 3.25 to 3.6 (Florida International, the University of Tampa, North Florida, and South Florida all sit in that band). Across programs on file, published cumulative minimums range from 2.5 to 3.6. Browse all Florida nursing programs to compare requirements side by side.

How to use this list well

• Treat minimums as floors, not targets. Competitive admits usually sit well above the published number.
• Match the exam to your strengths. A 62% TEAS bar at Barry is a very different ask than a 78% at UCF.
• Apply to a range. Pair one or two accessible programs with a reach like UF or FSU.
• Confirm everything on the live page. These numbers are current as of July 2026 and can change any cycle.

For the full playbook, read how to get into nursing school in Florida, what GPA you need for nursing school, and nursing schools that don't require the TEAS. Then see your odds free against every Florida program at once.

*This guide is for planning purposes only, not official admissions advice. Always confirm current requirements on each school's official admissions page before applying.*