We continue to set the standard for innovative nursing education. With a firm commitment to cultivating the next generation of compassionate, skilled, and confident nurses, our undergraduate program blends cutting-edge learning environments with robust student support and opportunities. We offer both a traditional and accelerated track for our BSN program.
94%
Average NCLEX Pass Rate (2020-2024)
400+
Clinical Affiliation Agreements
11,000+
Alumni
92%
Average Graduation Rate (2020-2024)
Why UT San Antonio School of Nursing?
- Center for Simulation Innovation: Home to San Antonio’s only accredited nursing simulation lab, our Center for Simulation Innovation offers immersive, hands-on experiences in realistic clinical scenarios.
- Holistic Student Support: Our Student Success Center fosters achievement and well-being through tailored peer mentoring, tutoring, academic coaching, and career readiness services.
- Extensive Clinical Affiliations: With over 400 clinical partners, every student is guaranteed a clinical placement.
- Beyond the Standard Curriculum: Students have the opportunity to enrich their academic journey through optional distinction tracks. Each track offers a unique, faculty-mentored experience that deepens learning and enhances preparation for competitive careers and graduate programs.
- Distinctive Research: Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas.
Traditional Track
Earn a BSN in as little as 22 months of full-time study. The Traditional Track (BSN) is for individuals who are not registered nurses. Requirements:
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) minimum overall score of 65
- 3.0 prerequisite GPA
- 51 of the 60 hours of required prerequisite courses completed (including all math and science courses)
- A completed NursingCAS application
- $45 School of Nursing Application Fee (non-refundable)
- NursingCAS Application Fee
- An interview and writing sample are required and embedded into the NursingCAS application.
Accelerated Track
Earn a BSN in 15 months with continuous, full-time study. The Accelerated Track program is for individuals who are not registered nurses and already hold a baccalaureate degree or higher in a field other than nursing. Requirements:
- Non-nursing bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- 3.0 prerequisite GPA
- 51 of the 60 hours of required prerequisite courses completed (including all math and science courses)
- A completed NursingCAS application
- $45 School of Nursing Application Fee (non-refundable)
- NursingCAS Application Fee
- An interview and writing sample are required and embedded into the NursingCAS application.
"The support I have received from faculty has been unmatched. From day one, they established themselves as professors who truly care about our success within the program and their desire to make us knowledgeable, compassionate, and well-rounded nurses."
Paula Refugio, ABSN Student
Apply Now
Application for Summer 2026 BSN (accelerated) admission opens on Sept. 1, 2025 and closes on Jan. 2, 2026.
Application for Fall 2026 BSN (traditional) admission opens on Sept. 1, 2025 and closes on Feb. 1, 2026.