Elmhurst University
Online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) · Elmhurst, IL · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveOnline courseworklast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Elmhurst University says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy and Physiology ICounts toward the science prerequisite GPA (2.8).
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)”
credits4min gradeC - 02Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy and Physiology IICounts toward the science prerequisite GPA (2.8).
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)”
credits4min gradeC - 03MicrobiologyMicrobiology with LabCounts toward the science prerequisite GPA (2.8).
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Microbiology with Lab (4 credits)”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 04StatisticsStatistics
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Statistics (3 credits)”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 05General ChemistryGeneral Chemistry with LabCounts toward the science prerequisite GPA (2.8).
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“General Chemistry with Lab (4 credits)”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 06Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentLifespan Psychology
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Lifespan Psychology (3 credits)”
credits3labnomin gradeC - 07Abnormal PsychologyAbnormal Psychology
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)”
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Minimum prerequisite grade
C or better in each prerequisite
The pages do not say whether a C- is accepted.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Completion of prerequisite courses with a "C" or better in each and a minimum 2.8 GPA within the science prerequisite courses”
Applying with prerequisites in progress
Allowed; all prerequisites must be completed before enrolling
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Yes, you may apply to the program without having completed all prerequisites, but you will need to show successful completion of the prerequisites prior to enrolling in the program.”
Total prerequisite credits
25 credit hours
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“You will need 25 credit hours of prerequisites courses, and you must have earned a "C" or better in each and a 2.8 GPA within the science prerequisite courses:”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Prerequisite age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
Prerequisite attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA”
Science prerequisite GPA
2.8 minimum
The pages do not say exactly which prerequisites count as 'science'.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Completion of prerequisite courses with a "C" or better in each and a minimum 2.8 GPA within the science prerequisite courses”
Progression GPA (after admission)
2.8 cumulative GPA to progress; a D, F or W in any nursing course leads to dismissal
This is a progression standard, not an admission requirement.
source · elmhurst.edu
“A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8”
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
GRE/MAT not required
This shared FAQ answer covers GRE/MAT only. TEAS and HESI are not mentioned on any page.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“No, there is no GRE or MAT test required to apply to the program.”
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Where can courses be taken?
Online lab policy Not published. Confirm with the school.
Pass/fail prerequisites Not published. Confirm with the school.
Credit by exam (AP/CLEP) Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles Elmhurst University publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Spring 2027 startRolling admissionstarts Feb 1, 2027No application deadline is published. The handbook says the ABSN uses rolling admission until seats are filled. The same program page's FAQ says Spring classes start in January, but the Important Dates box gives February 1, 2027. Prerequisites must be completed before enrolling; no specific date is given.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Now accepting applications for Spring 2027 Spring 2027 Start: February 1, 2027”
NursingCAS Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Tuition
$50,000 total ($833.33 per credit hour, 60 credits)
NCLEX prep is listed separately at $849 on the tuition page; the FAQ page instead lists a $450 materials/NCLEX fee. Books, immunizations, travel, lodging, scrubs and lab equipment are not included in tuition. Payment plans are not available.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Tuition | *$50,000 |”
Application fee
$0
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“In order to help further support our community's health care system, we continue to offer FREE applications to our ABSN and MENP programs.”
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
Bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited U.S. institution
Credits earned internationally require a foreign transcript evaluation.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Bachelor’s degree in any field from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university. Any credits earned internationally will require a foreign transcript evaluation”
Healthcare experience
Not required
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Absolutely. The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed specifically for those without prior nursing experience, making it the perfect option for anyone who is looking to shift career trajectories and move into a healthcare role.”
State residency
Must reside in IL, IN, IA, MO, or WI
The FAQ page says students must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, an approved state during the program.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Must reside in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin”
- Send official transcripts from all institutions to the Online Records Processing team (admissionsrecords@onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu, or 1501 Woodfield Rd, Suite 204N, Schaumburg, IL 60173).
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“When you are ready to apply, please have all official transcripts sent to our online records team to ensure the quickest processing possible.”
- Clinical clearances, background checks and an on-campus residency must be completed before clinicals begin.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Your clinical portion of the program will begin after the required clinical clearances, background checks and on-campus residency are successfully completed.”
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Good to know
What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.
Format
Online didactic coursework, local in-person clinicals, and two on-campus residencies at Elmhurst
The program is full-time and not self-paced. Some courses include live Zoom sessions.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“All coursework is 100% online, but clinical placements take place at health care sites as close as possible to your local area and the two on-campus residencies are held at Elmhurst University.”
Start terms
Fall (August) and Spring (January)
The Important Dates box on the same page lists the Spring 2027 start as February 1, 2027.
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Our online ABSN program offers two start dates per year. Classes start in August for the Fall term and January for the Spring term.”
Admission process
Rolling admission until seats are filled
source · elmhurst.edu
“The ABSN program utilizes a rolling admission process. Eligible candidates are reviewed by the program director and admitted according to Admissions and Progression committee admissions criteria until all available seats are filled.”
NCLEX-RN pass rate
86% (2023)
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“Elmhurst online ABSN graduates have an 86% NCLEX-RN pass rate (2023).”
Working during the program
Strongly discouraged
source · onlinedegrees.elmhurst.edu
“It’s strongly advised that you don’t work, even part-time, but exclusively focus on the program for 16 months.”
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Sources
Every page we read for Elmhurst University, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.
- Online Accelerated BSN Program (ABSN)tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 13, 2026
- RFI Form - Modal | Elmhurst Universitytier 2 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Admission Requirements | Diane Tyrrell Department of Nursing and Public Health | Elmhurst Universitytier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 13, 2026
- https://www.elmhurst.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Elmurst-University-Diane-Tyrrell-Department-of-Nursing-Baccalaureate-Program-Handbook-2026-2027.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 13, 2026PDF text truncated (52 pages)
- https://www.elmhurst.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MPH-Student-Handbook-2025-2026.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 13, 2026PDF text truncated (32 pages)
- Frequently Asked Questions | Elmhurst Universitytier 2 · faq · checked Oct 13, 2026
- Tuition and Financial Aid | Elmhurst Universitytier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 13, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- The handbook's Appendix B (Admission Criteria for Online ABSN Program) is not in the provided text, so any additional criteria there are unknown.
- No application deadline is published for Spring 2027 or Fall cycles; admission is rolling until seats are filled.
- The Spring start is given as January in the FAQ and as February 1, 2027 in the Important Dates box.
- Number of courses: the program page says 17; the FAQ and tuition pages say 15.
- NCLEX prep/materials fee: $849 on the tuition page vs. $450 on the FAQ page.
- It is not stated which prerequisites count toward the 2.8 science GPA.
- It is not stated whether A&P I and II require labs.
- Not addressed for the ABSN: prerequisite age limit, TEAS/HESI, online lab acceptance, pass/fail, AP/CLEP credit, attempt limits, interview, essays and recommendations.
- The application portal URL is not given; the page refers to an 'Apply Now' page.
- No application deadline is published for Spring 2027; admission is rolling.
- The Spring start date conflicts across the program page: February 1, 2027 under Important Dates versus 'January for the Spring term' in the FAQ.
- The pages do not say which prerequisites count toward the 2.8 science GPA.
- Course counts differ: the program page and handbook say 17 courses, while the tuition page and FAQ say 15.
- The NCLEX prep cost differs: $849 on the tuition page versus a $450 materials fee in the FAQ.
- The pages publish no TEAS/HESI requirement, prerequisite age limit, or lab-format policy.
- The application portal URL is not provided ('Apply Now page' only).
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