California State University, Bakersfield
Traditional BSN · Bakersfield, CA
Program Requirements
- Min. Overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min. Science GPA
- 3.00
- Entrance Exam
- TEAS
- Min. Exam Score
- 72%
- CASPer Required
- No
- Application Deadline
- Supplemental application via NursingCAS; official transcripts due in NursingCAS by Jan 27, 2027 (Fall cohort)
- Program Type
- Traditional BSN
Notes
CSUB Department of Nursing Traditional pre-licensure BSN, impacted. Requires a 3.0 prerequisite GPA, 3.0 science/statistics GPA, ATI TEAS of 72 percent (max 2 attempts), and C or better in all 8 prerequisites; science/stats courses must be within 10 years. A separate minimum 2.50 overall/last-60-units GPA gate also applies. Admission via NursingCAS supplemental application with competitive ranking plus interview. Verified from official CSUB Traditional BSN admissions-criteria and course-requirements pages (2026-06-27).
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Frequently asked questions about California State University, Bakersfield's nursing program
What are the GPA requirements for California State University, Bakersfield's BSN program?
California State University, Bakersfield requires a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and a minimum science/statistics GPA of 3.0 for admission into the Traditional BSN program.
Does California State University, Bakersfield require an entrance exam for its nursing program?
Yes, the Traditional BSN program at California State University, Bakersfield requires the ATI TEAS exam, with a minimum score of 72 percent.
Is California State University, Bakersfield's nursing program direct-admit?
No, the nursing program at California State University, Bakersfield is impacted and admission is competitive. You will need to apply through a supplemental application via NursingCAS.
What are the prerequisites for the Traditional BSN program at California State University, Bakersfield?
Students must complete eight prerequisite courses, including Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, Microbiology, Chemistry, Statistics, and English Composition, with a grade of C or better.
When is the application deadline for the Traditional BSN program at California State University, Bakersfield?
The application deadline for the Fall cohort is January 27, 2027, with official transcripts due in NursingCAS.
How competitive is admission to California State University, Bakersfield's BSN program?
Admission to the Traditional BSN program at California State University, Bakersfield is competitive, as it involves a ranking process based on GPA and an interview.
What additional GPA requirement applies to California State University, Bakersfield's nursing program?
In addition to the prerequisite and science/statistics GPA requirements, there is a separate minimum GPA requirement of 2.50 for overall or last 60 units.
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