Accelerated BSN · Missouri

Rockhurst University

Hybrid Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) · Kansas City, MO · school's own site

ActiveOnline courseworklast verified Oct 2026
Next application deadline
Nov 20, 2026
January 2027 start (Spring) · starts Jan 11, 2027
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Apply by November 20, 2026 Next Start: January 11, 2027”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/online-nursing-programs?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
Check your eligibility here
Free for your first 3 programs. We check every requirement on this page against your courses.
Program length
16 months
Format
Online coursework100% online coursework, a required 10-day on-campus residency, and in-person clinicals near home
Start
Spring, Summer, FallSpring, Summer, Fall (3 start dates per year)
Admission GPA
2.7
Entrance exam
ATI TEAS required only if science credi…ATI TEAS required only if science credits are older than 7 years
Prereqs expire after
7 years7 years; older science credits require taking the ATI TEAS

Prerequisites

The courses Rockhurst says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.

  1. 01
    Anatomy & Physiology IAnatomy & Physiology I with lab8 credits listed for A&P I and II combined; the split is not stated.
    source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
    “Anatomy & Physiology I & II with lab (8 credits)”
    https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  2. 02
    Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy & Physiology II with lab8 credits listed for A&P I and II combined.
    source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
    “Anatomy & Physiology I & II with lab (8 credits)”
    https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
    labrequiredmin gradeC
  3. 03
    MicrobiologyMicrobiology with lab
    source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
    “Microbiology with lab (4 credits)”
    https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeC
  4. 04
    General ChemistryGeneral Chemistry or Organic Chemistry with labOrganic Chemistry is accepted as an alternative.
    source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
    “General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry with lab (4 credits)”
    https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
    credits4labrequiredmin gradeC
  5. 05
    NutritionNutrition
    source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
    “Nutrition (3 credits)”
    https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
    credits3min gradeC
  6. 06
    StatisticsStatistics
    source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
    “Statistics (3 credits)”
    https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
    credits3min gradeC
  7. 07
    Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentLife Span/Developmental Psychology
    source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
    “Life Span/Developmental Psychology (3 credits)”
    https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
    credits3min gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Minimum of grade C in all prerequisite courses”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
Prerequisites completed at application
At least 2 of the 4 science prerequisites
The pages do not say when the remaining prerequisites must be finished.
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Must complete 2 of 4 science prerequisites for your application to be reviewed”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1

Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error

Do prerequisites expire?

Science course age limit
7 years; older science credits require taking the ATI TEAS
No reference date is stated. Older courses appear to trigger the TEAS rather than being rejected outright.
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Science credits must be no older than 7 years; older credits trigger an ATI TEAS admission exam”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
Science course repeats
Science courses may be repeated at most once
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Cannot repeat science courses more than once”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1

Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error

GPA and grades

Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
2.7
The equivalency guides' 3.0 GPA applies to the traditional BSN, not the ABSN.
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“2.7 cumulative GPA or higher”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
Minimum prerequisite GPA
2.7
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher for prerequisites, and a minimum of grade C in all prerequisite courses.”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu

Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error

Is there an entrance exam?

Entrance exam
ATI TEAS required only if science credits are older than 7 years
No minimum score is published.
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Science credits must be no older than 7 years; older credits trigger an ATI TEAS admission exam”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1

Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error

Where can courses be taken?

Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
Community college credits Not published. Confirm with the school.
onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
Pass/fail courses Not published. Confirm with the school.
onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
Credit by exam (AP/CLEP) Not published. Confirm with the school.
onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu

Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error

Application deadlines and start dates

Upcoming cycles Rockhurst publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.

January 2027 start (Spring)Deadline Nov 20, 2026starts Jan 11, 2027Dates appear only on the online programs listing page, not on the ABSN program page itself. Program has 3 starts per year (Spring, Summer, Fall); dates for Summer and Fall starts are not published.
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Apply by November 20, 2026 Next Start: January 11, 2027”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/online-nursing-programs?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1

Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error

Cost

Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.

Tuition
$785 per credit hour including fees; $47,100 total
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“The online ABSN program is $785 per credit hour (including all fees), for a total program cost of $47,100.”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/faqs · tier 2
Application fee Not published. Confirm with the school.
onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu

Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error

Other requirements

What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.

Prior degree
Bachelor's degree in any field
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Bachelor’s degree in any field”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
State residency
Must reside in Iowa, Kansas or Missouri
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Residency in one of the following states: Iowa, Kansas or Missouri”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
  • The 10-day on-campus residency in Kansas City during the first semester is required for all students.
    source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
    “Yes, the on-campus ABSN residency is required for all ABSN students.”
    https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/faqs · tier 2
Resume Not published. Confirm with the school.
onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu

Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error

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
100% online coursework, a required 10-day on-campus residency, and in-person clinicals near home
The school calls it a hybrid program. Clinical placement is arranged by the school, starting in semester 2.
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Yes. The didactic coursework is delivered 100% online, and the 10-day clinical residency takes place on the Rockhurst University campus.”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/faqs · tier 2
Start terms
Spring, Summer, Fall (3 start dates per year)
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“Classes start in Spring, Summer or Fall”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
Immigration status
Proof of immigration status required for clinical placement
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“While we welcome all students, students must provide proof of immigration status for clinical placement.”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/programs/accelerated-bsn-online?schoolsrc=44193 · tier 1
Institutional aid
Not eligible for internal scholarships, institutional aid, or employee discounts
Federal aid through the FAFSA is described.
source · onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu
“The Hybrid ABSN program will not be eligible for internal scholarships, institutional aid or Saint Luke’s Health System employee discounts at this time.”
https://onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu/tuition · tier 1
Working during the program Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Students are not expected to work” vs “Strongly recommended not to work”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
onlinedegrees.rockhurst.edu

Last verified Oct 2026 · Something wrong here? Report an error

Sources

Every page we read for Rockhurst, 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.

  1. Online Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Programs | Rockhurst University
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 23, 2026
  2. Accelerated BSN Online | Rockhurst University
    tier 1 · program page · checked Oct 23, 2026
  3. State Authorization | Rockhurst University
    tier 2 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
  4. Apply to Rockhurst University | Rockhurst University
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
  5. Frequently Asked Questions | Rockhurst University
    tier 2 · faq · checked Oct 23, 2026
  6. Tuition and Financial Aid | Rockhurst University
    tier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 23, 2026
  7. Privacy Policy | Rockhurst University
    tier 3 · policy · checked Oct 23, 2026
  8. Course Catalogs | Rockhurst University
    tier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 23, 2026
  9. Equivalency Guides | Rockhurst University
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
  10. Accelerated BSN (ABSN) Program | Rockhurst University
    tier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
  • The application route and portal are not named; NursingCAS is never mentioned.
  • The equivalency guides (3.0 GPA, 50 prerequisite hours, general-education courses) appear to describe the traditional BSN and were not applied to the ABSN.
  • Application deadlines and start dates for Summer and Fall starts are not published; only the January 11, 2027 start (apply by November 20, 2026) is listed.
  • No deadline is given for completing the remaining prerequisites after applying.
  • No minimum ATI TEAS score is published for applicants with science credits older than 7 years.
  • Interview, essays, recommendations, healthcare experience, and application fee are not addressed for the ABSN.
  • The application route (NursingCAS or a Rockhurst portal) is not named on the provided pages.
  • Application deadlines for the summer and fall starts are not published.
  • Application fee, interview, essay and recommendation requirements are not published.
  • The equivalency guides (3.0 GPA, 50 prerequisite hours) describe the traditional BSN; it is unclear whether they apply to ABSN course equivalency.
  • No minimum ATI TEAS score is published for applicants whose science credits are older than 7 years.
  • Two readings of the page disagreed on other: Students are not expected to work | Strongly recommended not to work.

Something wrong here? Report an error

ABSNcheck summarizes requirements that schools publish on their own websites, with a link to each source and the date we last verified it. Schools change requirements, sometimes contradict themselves, and make individual decisions. Results show whether you meet published minimums; they are not an admission decision or a guarantee, and are not official advice from any school. Always confirm requirements with each program before you apply or enroll in a course.

Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it, usually within 72 hours.