Cleveland State University (School of Nursing) is a CCNE-accredited public university based in Ohio, founded in 1964, offering one nursing pathway online. Cleveland State University (School of Nursing) fits a working RN who can keep to scheduled online class sessions. If a fixed class schedule fights your shifts, factor that in before you apply.
ScrubScope has not put a single number on Cleveland State University (School of Nursing). As a public university its cost and student experience shift with residency and campus, so we verify program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes against a primary source before any score goes up. For now its first-time NCLEX index of 34.0 is one input we weigh, not a verdict. We will not post a fabricated or flattering rating to fill the gap.
The numbers that matter for Cleveland State University (School of Nursing)
Where recent cohorts trail the national baseline
| Reporting year | First-time pass rate |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 84.88% |
| 2022 | 71.84% |
Cleveland State University (School of Nursing)'s index of 34.0 sits below the national baseline. First-time pass rates rose from 71.84% in 2022 to 84.88% in 2023. The index is a recency-weighted, baseline-normalized editorial signal built from public first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. It is not an accreditation and not an outcome guarantee. Read the full methodology.
Data sourcing note: NCLEX pass rates, salary figures, and accreditation status cited on this page are drawn from state boards of nursing, government labor data, or official accreditor and school sources, with the reporting year noted. Figures are current as of the date listed and are subject to change.
What stands out at Cleveland State University (School of Nursing), and what to watch
- Public Ohio university nursing program with an established pre-licensure BSN
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates have improved year over year across the recent two-year window
- Clinical placement network concentrated across Ohio
- In-state tuition advantage does not extend to out-of-state applicants
- Pass-rate figures reflect a single program cohort and vary year to year
- Pre-licensure clinical coursework is campus-based
Who this path is wrong for
- If fixed class times clash with your shifts, the scheduled online format at Cleveland State University (School of Nursing) may not suit you.
- If Cleveland State University (School of Nursing) does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
- If first-time NCLEX outcomes are your hard filter, weigh this school's index of 34.0 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
What you can study at Cleveland State University (School of Nursing)
Common questions
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Sources
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, Ohio Board of Nursing, 2022-2023. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/nursing.ohio.gov/uploads/NCLEX%20Reports/NCSBN%20NCLEX%20Reports/2023%20RN%20NCSBN%20NCLEX%20Reports.pdf