California State University, Fresno (School of Nursing) is a CCNE-accredited public university based in California, founded in 1911, offering one nursing pathway online. California State University, Fresno (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 California State University, Fresno (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 67.3 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 California State University, Fresno (School of Nursing)
Where recent cohorts land above the national baseline
| Reporting year | First-time pass rate |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.74% |
| 2023 | 96.55% |
| 2022 | 89.39% |
California State University, Fresno (School of Nursing)'s index of 67.3 sits above the national baseline. First-time pass rates rose from 89.39% in 2022 to 94.74% in 2024. 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 California State University, Fresno (School of Nursing), and what to watch
- Public CSU nursing school serving the Central Valley region
- Low CSU in-state tuition for a campus-based pre-licensure BSN
- Strong recent first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates
- Competitive admission into the nursing major
- Out-of-state tuition is higher than the in-state figure
- 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 California State University, Fresno (School of Nursing) may not suit you.
- If California State University, Fresno (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 67.3 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
What you can study at California State University, Fresno (School of Nursing)
Common questions
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Sources
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, California Board of Registered Nursing, 2022-2024. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml