California State University, Long Beach
Traditional BSN · Long Beach, CA
Program Requirements
- Min. Overall GPA
- 3.25
- Min. Science GPA
- 3.00
- Entrance Exam
- None required
- Min. Exam Score
- Not specified
- CASPer Required
- Yes
- Application Deadline
- Fall: Oct 1 to Feb 1; Spring: Aug 1 to Sep 21
- Program Type
- Traditional BSN
Notes
CSULB School of Nursing. Impacted program with a separate supplemental School of Nursing application beyond Cal State Apply; admitted averages run very high. Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and B or better (3.0) in prerequisite science courses; uses the Casper situational judgment test rather than a standardized academic entrance exam. Verified from official CSULB School of Nursing pages (2026-06-26).
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Frequently asked questions about California State University, Long Beach's nursing program
What are the application deadlines for California State University, Long Beach's BSN program?
For California State University, Long Beach's Traditional BSN program, the application deadlines are October 1 to February 1 for Fall admission and August 1 to September 21 for Spring admission.
Is California State University, Long Beach's nursing program direct-admit?
No, California State University, Long Beach's nursing program is not direct-admit. It is an impacted program that requires a separate supplemental application to the School of Nursing after applying through Cal State Apply.
What GPA do you need for California State University, Long Beach's BSN program?
To be considered for the Traditional BSN program at California State University, Long Beach, you need a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a minimum science GPA of 3.0 in prerequisite courses.
Does California State University, Long Beach require an entrance exam for the nursing program?
California State University, Long Beach does not require a standardized entrance exam for its Traditional BSN program. Instead, applicants must complete the CASPer situational judgment test.
What prerequisites are needed for California State University, Long Beach's BSN program?
The prerequisites for California State University, Long Beach's Traditional BSN program include ANAT_PHYS_1, ANAT_PHYS_2, MICRO, CHEM, STATS, and ENGLISH_COMP.
How competitive is admission to California State University, Long Beach's nursing program?
Admission to California State University, Long Beach's Traditional BSN program is competitive, as it is an impacted program and admitted averages run very high.
How do I apply to California State University, Long Beach's BSN program?
To apply to California State University, Long Beach's Traditional BSN program, you must first apply through Cal State Apply and then submit a separate supplemental application to the School of Nursing.
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