DNPin personNo entrance exam
Simmons University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. · Boston, MA
Avg accepted GPA
3.4
Tuition
$136,614
36-month program
NCLEX pass rate
90%
Excellent
Program facts
Program type
DNP
Format
in person
Length
36 months
Accreditation
CCNE
Avg accepted GPA
3.4
Total tuition (est.)
$136,614
Tuition (in-state)
$28,662
Tuition (out-of-state)
$28,662
NCLEX
90%
Clinical placement
arranged
Upcoming deadlines
application close - summer 2026
3/1/2026
Prerequisites
Human AnatomyHuman PhysiologyMicrobiology with LabStatisticsChemistryNutritionIntroduction to Psychology
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