Student must be admitted to Bethel College and must contact the School of Nursing before applying to the nursing program.
Admission Criteria
Traditional BSN and ADN programs
- Graduate from high school or GED
- Demonstrate a ranking in upper two thirds of applicant's high school graduating class
- Overall GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent/GED composite score of at least 50. Note: Overall GPA of at least 2.7 required for students entering a nursing program in 2013 or later
- Satisfactory completion of college courses relevant to nursing may nullify unsatisfactory high school or GED requirements
- Testing (see grid for minimum required scores)
- ACT or SAT scores within 5 years of application to nursing program
- Placement testing as determined by the School of Nursing if ACT or SAT is older than 5 years
| SAT | 530 | Writing |
| 530 | Reading | |
| 510 | Math | |
| ACT | 21 | English |
| 21 | Reading | |
| 19 | Math | |
| COMPASS | 92 | Writing |
| 87 | Reading | |
| 53 | Pre–Algebra | |
| 26 | Algebra |
RN to BSN Completion
- Graduate from a state board of nursing approved/accredited program. (Associate degree or diploma program)
- GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on prior college coursework
- Active, unencumbered RN license in the state where projects will be done
Application Process to the School of Nursing
- Admission to Bethel College
- Must meet all Admission Criteria as stated above for applicable program
- Submit the completed “Nursing Admission Application” (Be sure to sign and date the application)
- Submit applicable essay
- BSN or ADN – “Why I want to be an RN”
Include how you feel you meet the following qualifications:- Physical and emotional health
- Intellectual ability
- Communication skills
- Nonjudgmental attitude
- Leadership
- Moral character
- Responsibility and dependability
- RN to BSN – “Why I want to Obtain a BSN degree”
- BSN or ADN – “Why I want to be an RN”
