Holistic admissions process
As a college, we recognize that students come from a variety of backgrounds and have different experiences. We welcome the benefits that a diverse student body brings to the college and ultimately, the profession of nursing.
Through our holistic admissions process, we look at each individual applicant as just that — an individual. Use of a holistic approach allows our undergraduate and graduate admissions committees to consider a combination of items including experiences, attributes and metrics (EAMs) to assist us in finding individuals who will be able to face the challenges of today’s healthcare needs and those that will arise in the future.
Standard B.S.N. admission statistics
Getting past the rumors and tall tales surrounding admission isn't easy. The SDSU College of Nursing academic advisors have compiled this information to help you arrive at the truth about various aspects of admission. These are the facts about our most recent admissions to our standard four year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
The college received 182 qualified applications for 184 seats (Brookings 64, Rapid City 72, Sioux Falls 48). Among the students admitted, the average pre-nursing GPA was 3.57 and the average cumulative GPA was 3.56. Pre-nursing GPAs of admitted students ranged from 2.764 to 4.0. Cumulative GPAs of admitted students ranged from 2.714 to 4.0.
The college received 152 qualified applications for 136 seats (Brookings 64, Rapid City 72). Among the students admitted, the average pre-nursing GPA was 3.45 and the average cumulative GPA was 3.47. Pre-nursing GPAs of admitted students ranged from 2.760 to 4.0. Cumulative GPAs of admitted students ranged from 2.778 to 4.0.
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