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Samuel Merritt University
Accelerated BSN · Oakland, CA
Avg accepted GPA
3.4
Tuition
$95,000
12-month program
NCLEX pass rate
82.5%
Above average
Program facts
Program type
ABSN
Format
in person
Length
12 months
Accreditation
CCNE
Avg accepted GPA
3.4
Total tuition (est.)
$95,000
Tuition (in-state)
$95,000
Tuition (out-of-state)
$95,000
NCLEX
82.5%
Clinical placement
arranged
Upcoming deadlines
application close - fall 2026
4/1/2026
Prerequisites
College AlgebraAnatomy and Physiology I with LabAnatomy and Physiology II with LabBiologyBiostatisticsChemistryEnglish CompositionHuman Growth and DevelopmentMicrobiology with LabNutritionIntroduction to PsychologyStatistics
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