Program Accreditation

Graduates of the Bachelors of Science in Nursing are able to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.   

After successful completion of this examination, the individual will be a Registered Nurse and will be fully qualified to practice professional nursing.

The School of Nursing is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR).

The baccalaureate nursing program at Chicago State University is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA, 30326

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. September 25, 2025.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

 

Website: www.acenursing.org

Email: info@acenursing.org

Student Achievement Data 2021-2023

NCLEX Pass Rates

Year	First-Attempt Pass Rate	Ultimate Pass Rate
2024	50%	61%
2023	93%	100%
2022	50%	89%

 

Job Placement Rates

Year	Job Placement Rate
2024	75%
2023	83%
2022	100%

 

On-Time Program Completion Rates By Originally Anticipated Graduation Year

Year	1x Program Length	1.5x Program Length	Ultimate Completion Rate
2024	21%	37%*	37%
2023	28%	41%	44%
2022	24%	35%	35%
2021	41%	58%	61%

*To Be Updated Following Spring 2025 graduation