San Francisco State University
Traditional BSN · San Francisco, CA
Program Requirements
- Min. Overall GPA
- Not specified
- Min. Science GPA
- 3.00
- Entrance Exam
- TEAS
- Min. Exam Score
- 78%
- CASPer Required
- No
- Application Deadline
- Fall: Dec 1 to Jan 20; Spring: Aug 1 to Sep 7
- Program Type
- Traditional BSN
Notes
SFSU School of Nursing. Prelicensure nursing major impacted since 1992 (about 1000 applications for 60 seats). Requires C or better in all 8 prerequisites, a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 on the four sciences plus statistics, and an ATI TEAS of 78 or higher within three attempts. No overall GPA minimum published. Verified from official SFSU School of Nursing BSN page (2026-06-26).
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Frequently asked questions about San Francisco State University's nursing program
What are the application deadlines for San Francisco State University's BSN program?
For San Francisco State University's Traditional BSN program, the application deadlines are December 1 to January 20 for Fall admission and August 1 to September 7 for Spring admission.
Is San Francisco State University's nursing program direct-admit?
No, San Francisco State University's Traditional BSN program is not direct-admit. Admission is competitive, and applicants must meet specific requirements to be considered.
What GPA do you need for San Francisco State University's BSN program?
While there is no overall GPA minimum published for San Francisco State University's BSN program, you must have a minimum science GPA of 3.0 on the four science courses plus statistics.
Does San Francisco State University require the TEAS for nursing?
Yes, San Francisco State University requires the ATI TEAS exam for their BSN program. Applicants must achieve a minimum score of 78 within three attempts.
What prerequisites are needed for San Francisco State University's BSN program?
San Francisco State University's Traditional BSN program requires completion of eight prerequisite courses, including ANAT_PHYS_1, ANAT_PHYS_2, MICRO, CHEM, and STATS, with a grade of C or better in each.
How competitive is admission to San Francisco State University's BSN program?
Admission to San Francisco State University's Traditional BSN program is very competitive, with about 1,000 applications received for only 60 available seats.
How do I apply to San Francisco State University's BSN program?
To apply to San Francisco State University's Traditional BSN program, you must follow the application process outlined on their official admissions page, ensuring you meet all prerequisite and exam requirements.
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