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Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing) nursing programs review

Last reviewed May 22, 20261 sourcesHow we rank

Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing) is a CCNE-accredited public university based in New York, founded in 1968, offering one nursing pathway online. Lehman College, CUNY (Department 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.

Overall rating

ScrubScope has not put a single number on Lehman College, CUNY (Department 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 16.1 is one input we weigh, not a verdict. We will not post a fabricated or flattering rating to fill the gap.

How we rank.

At a glance

The numbers that matter for Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing)

NCLEX Pass-Rate Index

Where recent cohorts trail the national baseline

16.1out of 100, below the national baseline
First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate by year
Reporting yearFirst-time pass rate
202475%
202385.7%
202264.8%

Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing)'s index of 16.1 sits below the national baseline. First-time pass rates rose from 64.8% in 2022 to 75% 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.

Verify on the state board: First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, New York State Education Department (Office of the Professions), 2022-2024

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.

The honest take

What stands out at Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing), and what to watch

What stands out
  • Public CUNY senior college nursing program in the Bronx
  • Low in-state CUNY tuition relative to private New York alternatives
  • Clinical placements across New York City health systems
What to watch out for
  • First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates have varied year to year
  • Highly competitive admission into the pre-licensure cohort
  • 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 Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing) may not suit you.
  • If Lehman College, CUNY (Department 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 16.1 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
Programs offered

What you can study at Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing)

Common questions

Yes. Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing) holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school was founded in 1968, and accreditation is a hard gate in our methodology, so a program without it would not appear on ScrubScope at all.
What you pay at Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing) turns mostly on in-state versus out-of-state residency and how many credits transfer in. ScrubScope routes your inquiry to Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing) rather than quoting a price, so confirm current tuition and fees directly with the school before you apply.
No. ScrubScope passes your details to the admissions office at Lehman College, CUNY (Department of Nursing), which makes every admissions and financial-aid decision. We are a research and referral site, not a decision-maker.
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Sources

  1. First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, New York State Education Department (Office of the Professions), 2022-2024. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/registered-professional-nursing/nursing-education/new-york-state-nursing-programs/new-york-state-rn-nclex-results-2023-2027