College of Nursing

Statistics

Last Updated: June 2009 (Based on 2008-09 year data)

Accreditation
BYU College of Nursing was accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) March, 2006, valid through the year 2015. Officially recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency contributing to the improvement of the public's health. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs preparing effective nurses.

Undergraduate Program
Enrollment: 384 Students
93% Female; 7% Male
Average Student Age: 21

Graduate Program
Enrollment: Winter 2009: 42 students
72% female; 28% male
Emphasis: Family Nurse Practitioner

Academics
Average undergraduate entering GPA: 3.83
Average graduate entering GPA: 3.72
100% pass rate on the ANCC certification examinations for Family Nurse Practitioner
98% pass rate on NCLEX-RN license exam

Faculty
39 Full-time faculty
10 Part-time faculty members

Students
During 2008-09, 66% of students came from areas outside of Utah, representing 36 states and 9 foreign countries.
Baccalaureate degrees awarded April 2009: 107
Master’s degrees awarded August 2008: 13