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The Catholic University of America nursing
Washington, District of Columbia · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 88.76% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree BSN | Washington | 88.76% (2025) Board source |
The District of Columbia board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 102 |
| 2015 | 96 |
| 2016 | 96 |
| 2017 | 142 |
| 2018 | 111 |
| 2019 | 122 |
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2021 | 90 |
| 2022 | 96 |
| 2023 | 109 |
| 2024 | 102 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 79 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Master's degree | 12 |
| Nursing Science 51.3808 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 5 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | 4 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | 2 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Doctor's degree, research/scholarship | None reported |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Master's degree | None reported |
| Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 | Post-master's certificate | None reported |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 51.3811 | Master's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
5 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $1.3m. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $715k | Advanced Nursing Education 93.247 | 2012-09-01 to 2016-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $590k | Nurse Faculty Loan Program 93.264 | 2012-07-01 to 2099-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $0 | Nurse Faculty Loan Program 93.264 | 2003-07-01 to 2099-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $0 | Nursing Student Loans 93.364 | 1965-07-01 to 2022-08-10 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| $0 | Nursing Student Loans 93.364 | 1965-07-01 to 2022-08-10 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
From The Catholic University of America’s nursing pages
NCLEX
“Our 96% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) — required to practice as a Registered Nurse — surpasses the 83% national pass rate.”
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Simulation
“Our state-of-the-art nursing building features high-tech simulation labs and ER rooms, specialized classrooms, virtual reality technology, and more — providing opportunities that you won't get in other nursing programs.”
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Clinical placements
“At Catholic University, we guarantee clinical placements for our nursing students.”
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