Ramapo College of New Jersey
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) 16-month · Mahwah, NJ · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
ActiveIn personlast verified Oct 2026
Prerequisites
The courses Ramapo College 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 IFirst-attempt grade; completed within the last 5 years; in-person lecture and lab.
source · ramapo.edu
“Anatomy and Physiology I with lecture and lab”
labrequiredmin gradeC+ - 02Anatomy & Physiology IIAnatomy and Physiology IIFirst-attempt grade; completed within the last 5 years; in-person lecture and lab.
source · ramapo.edu
“Anatomy and Physiology II with lecture and lab”
labrequiredmin gradeC+ - 03MicrobiologyMicrobiologyFirst-attempt grade; completed within the last 5 years; in-person lecture and lab.
source · ramapo.edu
“Microbiology with lecture and lab”
labrequiredmin gradeC+ - 04General ChemistryGeneral Chemistry I and II, or Organic Chemistry, or Principles of Chemistry (lecture and lab)Organic Chemistry with lab is an accepted alternative. First-attempt grade; within the last 5 years.
source · ramapo.edu
“General Chemistry I and II lecture and lab, Organic Chemistry lecture and lab, or Principles of Chemistry lecture and lab”
labrequiredmin gradeC+ - 05StatisticsStatistics
source · ramapo.edu
“Statistics”
labnomin gradeC+ - 06General PsychologyIntroduction to Psychology or Developmental PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology (lifespan) is an accepted alternative.
source · ramapo.edu
“Introduction to Psychology or Developmental Psychology”
labnomin gradeC+
Minimum prerequisite grade
C+ or higher on the first attempt
Bridge students who earn below C+ in a prerequisite are dismissed. Science prerequisites completed before the bridge with grades below C+ make an applicant ineligible.
source · ramapo.edu
“Completed the following prerequisite coursework with a first time grade of C+ or higher.”
Prerequisites in progress Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“All prerequisites must be completed before admission to the 16-month track” vs “The 16-month track requires all prerequisites done before applying; the Bridge 24-month track is for those with few or none”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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Do prerequisites expire?
Science course recency
Science prerequisites within the last 5 years
No reference date is stated.
source · ramapo.edu
“All prerequisite science courses must have been completed within the last 5 years.”
Repeated courses Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Repeated science courses are not accepted; a first-time grade of C+ is required” vs “Repeated science courses are not accepted (one attempt only)”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0 in all undergraduate coursework
The same minimum applies to the Bridge track.
source · ramapo.edu
“Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in all undergraduate coursework.”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam
ATI TEAS (Version 7), score of Proficient or higher, before enrollment
Retakes are allowed and scores do not expire. Bridge applicants do not need the TEAS to apply but must score Proficient before starting the 16-month track.
source · ramapo.edu
“Yes, for the ABSN 16 month track, the ATI TEAS Version 7 exam must be completed with a score proficient prior to enrollment. This exam can be taken In-Person or online through ATI.”
TEAS score expiration
TEAS scores do not expire; the exam may be taken more than once
The FAQ says there is no exact score range for Proficient because it changes each year.
source · ramapo.edu
“No, the TEAS Exam Score Reports do not expire.”
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Where can courses be taken?
Online courses/labs
Only in-person lectures and in-person labs are accepted
source · ramapo.edu
“Only in-person lectures and in person labs are accepted.”
Online course providers
Courses from Portage, Sophia, StraighterLine or Study.com are not accepted
source · ramapo.edu
“No, we do not accept courses taken through Portage Learning, Sophia Learning, Straighterline, or Study.com. All coursework must have been completed through a regionally accredited college or university.”
Community college credits Not published. Confirm with the school.
Pass/fail courses 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 Ramapo College publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Summer 2027 start (ABSN 16-month) - application opening · Mahwah, NJDeadline not publishedopens Dec 1, 2026The Application Instructions page says only 'The application for Summer / Fall 2027 will open in late Fall.' The FAQ gives the start as 'Summer 2027 (end of May)' with no exact date. The deadline is in the next entry. The FAQ says decisions are expected in April for the 16-month track.
source · ramapo.edu
“The application for Summer / Fall 2027 will open on December 1, 2026.”
Summer 2027 start (ABSN 16-month) - application deadline · Mahwah, NJDue February 1 each yearnext Feb 1, 2027This date is listed under the heading 'Fall 2027 (September Start) Application Deadlines' on the university admissions page. The page prints no year for February 1; it is presumably February 1, 2027, but that is not stated. The nursing program pages do not print a deadline. The FAQ says applications are not reviewed until the deadline has passed.
source · ramapo.edu
“February 1 – 2nd BA/Transfer – 16 month, Accelerated Nursing Program”
Bridge to ABSN 24-month track · Mahwah, NJDeadline not publishedopens Dec 1, 2026The requirements page also says 'The application for Summer / Fall 2027 will open on December 1, 2026' for this track. The pages disagree on the bridge timeline. The requirements page says prerequisites run Summer/Fall 2026 to Spring 2027, leading to a Summer 2027 ABSN start. The FAQ says 'Prerequisites courses are completed starting in Fall 2027 into Spring 2028', leading to a Summer 2028 cohort. The requirements text may be stale. No bridge deadline is printed. Decisions are estimated for May.
source · ramapo.edu
“Prerequisites must be completed between Summer/Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 for eligibility to start the 16-month ABSN program in Summer 2027.”
Application route
Ramapo College undergraduate application (Transfer), not NursingCAS
source · ramapo.edu
“Select the "Nursing Accelerated – BSN Program" when choosing your major of academic interest.”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Estimated cost (16-month ABSN)
About $32,000 tuition only; about $40,000 tuition and fees
Tuition is charged per credit. The 24-month Bridge program is estimated at $58,000 (NJ residents) or $68,000 (non-residents) including fees.
source · ramapo.edu
“Estimated cost of tuition and fees = $40,000”
Application fee Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
A non-nursing bachelor's degree, or at least 60 credits from a regionally accredited institution
Current and former Ramapo students who have not completed a non-nursing bachelor's or associate degree are not eligible.
source · ramapo.edu
“Hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree or have a minimum of 60 credits from a regionally accredited institution.”
Letters of recommendation
One letter, from a professional or academic reference
source · ramapo.edu
“One letter of recommendation from either professional or academic reference is required.”
Resume
A current resume is uploaded with the application
It is listed explicitly for Ramapo graduates and alumni, and appears to apply to all applicants.
source · ramapo.edu
“Current resume”
International transcripts
Course-by-course evaluation by a NACES member is required
source · ramapo.edu
“Transcripts from outside of the United States must be evaluated course by course by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).”
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be sent directly by the institutions. Ramapo graduates and alumni are exempt.
source · ramapo.edu
“Official transcript(s) from ALL previously attended colleges/universities are required.”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Essays Not published. Confirm with the school.
CNA certification Not published. Confirm with the school.
Healthcare experience Not published. Confirm with the school.
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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
Full-time, daytime, in person
The FAQ says to expect class Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with some weekend days possible.
source · ramapo.edu
“This program is a full-time, day-time, in-person intensive experience that prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses exam (NCLEX-RN) and launch their nursing careers after completion.”
Start term
Summer (end of May)
source · ramapo.edu
“For qualified ABSN 16 month track students – Summer 2027 (end of May) for 16-month accelerated cohort for those admitted and qualified with completion of all prerequisites.”
Internal transfers
Internal transfers are not accepted; former Ramapo generic nursing students are not eligible
source · ramapo.edu
“No, the ABSN program does not accept internal transfers.”
Waivers for advanced degrees
A master's or higher degree does not waive nursing courses or the TEAS
source · ramapo.edu
“No, you are not waived from any nursing courses or from taking the ATI TEAS exam.”
Transfer of nursing courses
Nursing courses from other institutions are not accepted
source · ramapo.edu
“No, we do not accept international nursing courses or nursing courses from other U.S. accredited institutions.”
Health insurance
Health insurance is required for clinicals
source · ramapo.edu
“Yes, health insurance is required to attend clinicals.”
Decision timing
Review begins after the deadline; 16-month decisions about April, 24-month decisions about May
source · ramapo.edu
“Applications will not be reviewed until the deadline has passed.”
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Sources
Every page we read for Ramapo College, 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.
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing Programs at Ramapo College || Ramapo College of New Jerseytier 1 · program page · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Application Instructions - Nursing Programs at Ramapo College || Ramapo College of New Jerseytier 1 · program page · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Application Requirements - Nursing Programs at Ramapo College || Ramapo College of New Jerseytier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Home - Admissions & Aid || Ramapo College of New Jerseytier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Tuition and Financial Aid - Nursing Programs at Ramapo College || Ramapo College of New Jerseytier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 23, 2026
- FAQs - Nursing Programs at Ramapo College || Ramapo College of New Jerseytier 2 · faq · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Home - Registrar || Ramapo College of New Jerseytier 3 · policy · checked Oct 23, 2026
- Ramapo College Catalogtier 3 · catalog · checked Oct 23, 2026
- https://www.ramapo.edu/nursing/wp-content/uploads/sites/297/2026/07/2026-2027-NURSING-STUDENT-FINAL-HANDBOOK.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 23, 2026PDF text truncated (43 pages)
- https://www.ramapo.edu/nursing/wp-content/uploads/sites/297/2025/08/2025-2026-NURSING-STUDENT-HANDBOOK-FINAL.pdftier 1 · pdf · checked Oct 23, 2026PDF text truncated (42 pages)
- Apply to Ramapo College - Admissions & Aid || Ramapo College of New Jerseytier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 23, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- The February 1 deadline for the 16-month program appears only on the university admissions page, without a year (presumably 2027). The nursing pages do not state a deadline.
- No application deadline is published for the Bridge to ABSN 24-month track.
- The Bridge track timeline conflicts. The requirements page says prerequisites run Summer/Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 with a Summer 2027 start. The FAQ says Fall 2027 to Spring 2028 with a Summer 2028 start.
- The opening date differs between pages: 'will open on December 1, 2026' on the program and requirements pages versus 'will open in late Fall' on the Application Instructions page.
- No numeric TEAS score defines 'Proficient'.
- Application fee, credit-hour minimums for prerequisites, pass/fail and AP/CLEP policies are not published.
- It is unclear whether the in-person-only rule applies to non-science prerequisites such as Statistics and Psychology.
- Is the 16-month ABSN deadline February 1, 2027? The Apply page lists 'February 1' under Fall 2027 deadlines without a year.
- When is the Bridge 24-month application deadline, and which cohort does it feed? The FAQ says Fall 2027–Spring 2028 prerequisites with entry in Summer 2028; the requirements page says Summer/Fall 2026–Spring 2027 with entry in Summer 2027.
- Application fee, prerequisite credit minimums and pass/fail policy are not published.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on campuses: Ramapo campus (Mahwah, NJ); clinical placements in NJ within 60 minutes of campus | Mahwah, NJ campus; clinicals in NJ within 60 minutes of campus.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on attempt_limits: Repeated science courses are not accepted; a first-time grade of C+ is required | Repeated science courses are not accepted (one attempt only).
- Two readings of the page disagreed on partial_completion: All prerequisites must be completed before admission to the 16-month track | The 16-month track requires all prerequisites done before applying; the Bridge 24-month track is for those with few or none.
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