Walden University is a CCNE-accredited nursing program, established in 1970, offering 5 nursing pathways online. Walden University suits a working RN who needs to study fully online and self-paced. If you need the structure of set class times, weigh that before you apply.
We do not publish a quantified score for Walden University until program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes are each verified against a primary source. The school dates to 1970, but longevity is context, not a score. We never publish a fabricated or perfect rating.
What the school says vs what we can verify
| School-disclosed | No first-time NCLEX-RN cohort — Walden's online nursing catalog is post-licensure only (RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, FNP, PMHNP). |
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| ScrubScope-verified | Not yet verified |
| School-disclosed | $14,065 total program cost (RN-to-BSN, completion in as few as nine months) |
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| ScrubScope-verified | $12,762 undergraduate / $10,885 graduate tuition and fees per academic year (2024-2025) |
Schools publish numbers in their own framing. We surface the official disclosure alongside the closest authoritative source where one exists, and mark gaps honestly so a reader can decide what to trust.
The numbers that matter for Walden University
Why no NCLEX index is shown here
The NCLEX Pass-Rate Index covers pre-licensure RN programs that sit a first-time NCLEX-RN cohort. Walden University runs RN-to-BSN and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a multi-state online program, which produces no single-campus first-time cohort, so we report it as Not reported rather than estimate a figure we cannot source. Read the index methodology.
What stands out at Walden University, and what to watch
- Large catalog of online nursing pathways including RN-to-BSN through DNP
- Fully asynchronous coursework suited to working RNs
- Established online-first institution with long operating history
- For-profit institution; cost is on the higher end
- No on-campus or synchronous option
- Clinical placement support varies by program
Who this path is wrong for
- If you learn best with live instruction and built-in structure, the self-paced online format at Walden University may work against you.
- If Walden University does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
- If any trade-off listed above is a dealbreaker, be honest with yourself about it before you inquire.
What you can study at Walden University
Common questions
Alternatives to consider
Other schools to consider
Sources
- Walden University program and accreditation details. School catalog and accreditor records.