California State University, San Marcos
Traditional BSN · San Marcos, CA
Program Requirements
- Min. Overall GPA
- 2.75
- Min. Science GPA
- Not specified
- Entrance Exam
- TEAS
- Min. Exam Score
- 71%
- CASPer Required
- No
- Application Deadline
- Direct-entry transfer major via Cal State Apply (Fall); Pre-Nursing Core must be complete by the spring before enrollment
- Program Type
- Traditional BSN
Notes
CSUSM Traditional BSN is a direct-entry, impacted, transfer-based program; students enter only at university admission and cannot change into it later. Eight Pre-Nursing Core prerequisites require C or better (only two sciences may be B- or below), an overall core GPA of 2.75, and a minimum ATI TEAS V7 composite of 71.0 percent. Applicants are rank-ordered on a 68-point scale. Verified from official 2025-26 Supplemental Impaction Criteria PDF and TBSN requirements page (2026-06-27).
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Frequently asked questions about California State University, San Marcos's nursing program
What are the prerequisites for California State University, San Marcos' Traditional BSN program?
California State University, San Marcos requires eight Pre-Nursing Core prerequisites for its Traditional BSN program. These include courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Statistics, and English Composition, among others.
Is admission to CSUSM's BSN program direct-admit?
Yes, California State University, San Marcos offers a direct-entry, impacted Traditional BSN program. Students must be admitted to the university to enter the nursing program and cannot change into it later.
What GPA do you need for CSUSM's Traditional BSN program?
Applicants to the Traditional BSN program at California State University, San Marcos must have an overall core GPA of at least 2.75 in their Pre-Nursing Core courses.
What is the minimum TEAS score required for admission to the Traditional BSN at CSUSM?
For the Traditional BSN program at California State University, San Marcos, applicants must achieve a minimum ATI TEAS V7 composite score of 71.0 percent.
When is the application deadline for CSUSM's Traditional BSN program?
The application for the Traditional BSN program at California State University, San Marcos must be submitted via Cal State Apply for Fall admission. Additionally, the Pre-Nursing Core must be completed by the spring before enrollment.
How competitive is admission to CSUSM's Traditional BSN program?
Admission to the Traditional BSN program at California State University, San Marcos is competitive. Applicants are rank-ordered based on a 68-point scale.
How do I apply to the Traditional BSN program at CSUSM?
To apply for the Traditional BSN program at California State University, San Marcos, you must apply to the university through Cal State Apply as a direct-entry transfer major.
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