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West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Department of Nursing) nursing programs review

Last reviewed May 22, 20261 sourcesHow we rank

West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Department of Nursing) is a CCNE-accredited public university based in Pennsylvania, chartered in 1871, offering one nursing pathway online. West Chester University of Pennsylvania (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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania (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 73.9 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Department of Nursing)

NCLEX Pass-Rate Index

Where recent cohorts land above the national baseline

73.9out of 100, above the national baseline
First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate by year
Reporting yearFirst-time pass rate
202496.05%
202395.88%
202298.84%

West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Department of Nursing)'s index of 73.9 sits above the national baseline. First-time pass rates eased from 98.84% in 2022 to 96.05% 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, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs), 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Department of Nursing), and what to watch

What stands out
  • Public Pennsylvania university nursing program with a campus-based pre-licensure BSN
  • First-time NCLEX-RN pass rates have stayed at or above the national rate across the recent three-year window
  • Clinical placement network concentrated across Pennsylvania
What to watch out for
  • In-state tuition is the listed rate; out-of-state students pay a higher published rate
  • 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Department of Nursing) may not suit you.
  • If West Chester University of Pennsylvania (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 73.9 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
Programs offered

What you can study at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Department of Nursing)

Common questions

Yes. West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Department of Nursing) holds accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The school was chartered in 1871, 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania (Department of Nursing) turns mostly on in-state versus out-of-state residency and how many credits transfer in. ScrubScope routes your inquiry to West Chester University of Pennsylvania (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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania (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, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing (Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs), 2022-2024. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/nursing/2024-2025-nclex-rn-5-year-spreadsheet.pdf