St. Thomas University nursing
Miami Gardens, Florida · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 83.33% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | MIAMI GARDENS | ACCREDITED | 83.33% (2025, 12 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | MIAMI GARDENS | APPROVED | Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 92 |
| 2021 | 164 |
| 2022 | 213 |
| 2023 | 301 |
| 2024 | 458 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Master's degree | 225 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 203 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Post-master's certificate | 27 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
1 federal award under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $681k. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $681k | Nurse Faculty Loan Program 93.264 | 2019-07-01 to 2099-06-30 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
Faculty
1 person listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Ruben D. CollMSN, APRN, MBAAssistant Director Online Nursing
Source: school nursing faculty page
From St. Thomas University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Thomas University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.”
online.stu.edu
NCLEX
“For 2024 and through March of 2025, our nurses had a 100% passage rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).”
stu.edu
Simulation
“In our state-of-the-art simulation lab, students immerse themselves in high-fidelity, real-life healthcare scenarios that bring classroom learning to life.”
stu.edu
Admission
“The students must complete all prerequisites for the nursing major to apply for acceptance into the BSN program including maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA and passing the TEAS entrance exam.”
stu.edu