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Pennsylvania State University

Traditional BSN · University Park, PA

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Direct AdmitRequirements partially verified, see note belowVerified June 27, 2026
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Program Requirements

Min. Overall GPA
Not specified
Min. Science GPA
Not specified
Entrance Exam
None required
Min. Exam Score
Not specified
CASPer Required
No
Application Deadline
December 1 (fall start; later applications considered space-available)
Program Type
Traditional BSN

Notes

Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing University Park BSN is a direct-admit freshman program (fall only) with no nursing entrance exam. Admission is competitive with no fixed published minimum GPA for first-year applicants; listed A&P prerequisites apply to current-student entrance-to-major, not direct first-year admission. Verified from official Nese College of Nursing pages (2026-06-27).

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Prerequisites

Anatomy & Physiology Inot required
Anatomy & Physiology IInot required
Microbiologynot required
General Chemistrynot required
Statisticsnot required
Nutritionnot required
Lifespan / Human Developmentnot required
English Composition Inot required

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Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania State University's nursing program

Is Pennsylvania State University's BSN program direct-admit?

Yes, the Traditional BSN program at Pennsylvania State University is a direct-admit, freshman-entry program. You apply to the university as a first-year student without a nursing-specific cutoff.

What is the application deadline for the BSN program at Penn State?

The application deadline for the Traditional BSN program at Pennsylvania State University is December 1 for a fall start. Later applications may be considered if space is available.

Does Penn State require an entrance exam for its nursing program?

No, Pennsylvania State University's Traditional BSN program does not require an entrance exam for admission.

What GPA do you need to apply for the BSN program at Penn State?

There is no published minimum GPA for first-year applicants to the Traditional BSN program at Pennsylvania State University. Admission is competitive, but specific GPA requirements are not listed.

Are there any prerequisites for the BSN program at Penn State?

There are no prerequisites listed as pre-admission for the Traditional BSN program at Pennsylvania State University. Any required courses can be completed within the curriculum.

How competitive is admission to the BSN program at Penn State?

Admission to the Traditional BSN program at Pennsylvania State University is competitive, but no fixed minimum GPA is published for first-year applicants.

How do I apply to the BSN program at Pennsylvania State University?

To apply to the Traditional BSN program at Pennsylvania State University, you need to apply to the university as a first-year student. Follow the application process outlined on the university's official admissions page.

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