BSN Ranks in Top 17 Percent Nationwide
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Seton Hall University’s College of Nursing is ranked in the top 17 percent of all undergraduate nursing programs nationwide
according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, reaffirming its status as a top-tier Bachelor of Nursing program.
In U.S. News' 2025 Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs, Seton Hall is ranked one of the top universities in New Jersey and holds the No.
7 spot nationally among Catholic colleges and universities.
“We are proud that Seton Hall’s B.S.N. program continues to receive national accolades,” said College of Nursing Interim Dean Kristi Stinson, Ph.D., R.N., APN-BC. “Since pioneering the state’s first baccalaureate nursing program
in 1937, Seton Hall has continued to set the pace for nursing excellence on the national
level.”
Record NCLEX-RN Exam Pass Rates
The College of Nursing’s B.S.N. program continues to demonstrate its strength in other
key areas. In 2023, graduates achieved a 96.4 percent first-time pass rate on the
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), surpassing all previous years.
Since 2019, Seton Hall students have consistently outperformed the national average,
maintaining a first-time pass rate of 92 percent or higher.
Seton Hall’s nursing program is known for its rigorous curriculum, active learning
strategies, clinical experiences and simulations designed to develop critical clinical
judgment skills. This record-breaking pass rate is a testament to the quality of education
provided by the nursing faculty and the College’s commitment to preparing skilled
nursing professionals.
Simulation Center Receives $1.14 Million Upgrade
The College of Nursing, based at Seton Hall’s Interprofessional Health Sciences campus in Nutley and Clifton, New Jersey, continues to lead in nursing education
with its state-of-the-art Simulation Center. Here, B.S.N. students, alongside graduate
nursing and health sciences students, engage in hands-on simulation and skills labs
that mirror real-world healthcare scenarios, preparing them for clinical training
and future careers.
In 2023, the College of Nursing, in partnership with the School of Health and Medical
Sciences, secured a $1.14 million federal grant to enhance the Simulation Center’s facilities. The grant has funded technology upgrades
and new equipment, further elevating the quality of Seton Hall’s clinical training.
“In our cutting-edge simulation facilities, Seton Hall’s B.S.N. students gain hands-on
skills that equip them for the rigors of clinical practice and beyond,” said Kathy
Sanok, M.S.N., coordinator of the Clinical Skills Lab.
Graduate Online Nursing Programs Ranked Best in New Jersey
Earlier this year, U.S. News ranked Seton Hall's graduate nursing programs among the top in the nation for 2024. Seton Hall ranked 32nd, placing it in the top
17 percent of all U.S. programs, 4th among Catholic colleges and universities, and
as the top-ranked program in New Jersey. The 2025 Best Nursing Schools guide also
recognizes Seton Hall’s Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) and Doctor of Nursing
Practice (D.N.P.) programs as leading programs in the state.
About Seton Hall University College of Nursing
The College of Nursing’s mission is to educate baccalaureate-prepared generalists
and advanced practitioners of nursing who aspire to be innovators and leaders in the
nursing profession. The College of Nursing continues to be a leader in contemporary
healthcare education, blending scholarship with excellence in nursing practice.
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