Skip to main content

NursingMajor

Our students receive hands-on experience with real-life situations, so they're learning the best possible care practices before they see patients.

By the numbers98

98 percent passing rate for first-time takers of the BSN National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)

Overview

What is Nursing at WVU like?

Description

Nursing is a dynamic career opportunity for both women and men. WVU's undergraduate program in nursing is recognized by health care agencies as providing excellent preparation for the nursing profession. According to projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nursing (RN) is among the top occupations in terms of job growth through 2024.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum includes courses in the humanities and arts, social sciences, natural sciences and nursing science. Taken concurrently with these courses, nursing clinical courses enable you to immediately apply your learning to actual client, family and community situations. Your senior year includes nursing experience at a community site, such as a public school system, county health department, individual patient home, community hospital or primary rural clinc. When you graduate, you will be equipped for a beginning professional role with clients of all ages in any healthcare setting and will have an excellent foundation for graduate study.

National accreditation of the BSN program and approval by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses qualifies graduates to take the required examination for RN licensure. Graduates are eligible to be licensed to practice nursing in any state in the nation. Graduates are also eligible to apply for certification as a school nurse and to take the American Holistic Nurses' certification examination.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at West Virginia University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Nursing program highlights:

At a Glance

Next Steps

Interested in this major? Here are some suggested next steps:

Apply NowRequest InfoVirtual TourVisit WVU

Fast Facts

What makes Nursing at WVU unique?

Research and Academic Opportunities

The School of Nursing research program includes colleagues from the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Public Health, WVU Medicine and the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Multiple funding sources — federal, state, foundation, institutional and industry — support the program.

The Office of Research and Scholarly Activity is committed to the next generation of nurse scholars and offers mentored experiences with established researchers in a scholarly, interprofessional research environment.

Early College Program

Get a head start (and save money) in our High School ACCESS program for high school students. Choose from online, on-campus or dual credit courses that fulfill requirements for general education or Nursing. Online courses to consider for this major include:

  • MATH 126: College Algebra
  • PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 241: Introduction to Human Development
  • STAT 111: Understanding Statistics

Living-Learning Communities (LLCs)

Live, study and pursue outside-the-classroom learning in a residence hall community that shares your interests:

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU. Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Student Organizations

Connect with other students who share your academic interests as a member of:

View all of the student organizations you can join.

Professional Organizations

Network with professionals in your field as a student member of:

Rankings

What is Nursing at WVU ranked?

Ranked1

West Virginia's No. 1 nursing program (RegisteredNursing.org, 2018)

Ranked18

Registered nurses rank No. 18 on The Best 100 Jobs (U.S. News & World Report, 2018)

Ranked51

The School of Nursing's online nursing graduate program ranks No. 51 nationwide (U.S. News & World Report, 2018)

Careers

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Possible Careers

Wondering what you can do with a degree from WVU's Nursing major? Check out these ideas from WVU Career Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

This page includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license.

Employers

Graduates from this major have gone to work at:

Courses

What are the courses like in Nursing at WVU?

Plan of Study

Check out a program overview, learning goals, course descriptions and suggested plan of study for WVU's Nursing major.

View the Plan of Study
 

Cost and Aid

How much does Nursing at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current West Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

West Virginia Resident
Per Credit $511
Per Semester $6,132
Fall and Spring Semesters $12,264
Non-Resident
Per Credit $1,227
Per Semester $14,724
Fall and Spring Semesters $29,448
International
Per Credit $1,227
Per Semester $15,024
Fall and Spring Semesters $30,048
Scholarship Chart

Estimate your eligibility for merit scholarships at WVU Morgantown.

Visit the Scholarship Chart
Net Price Calculator

Estimate your cost of attendance and eligibility for financial aid and scholarships at any WVU System campus.

Visit the Net Price Calculator

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending WVU in addition to university scholarships.

Early College Program

Get a head start (and save money) in our High School ACCESS program for high school students. Choose from online, on-campus or dual credit courses that fulfill requirements for general education or Nursing. Online courses to consider for this major include:

  • MATH 126: College Algebra
  • PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
  • PSYC 241: Introduction to Human Development
  • STAT 111: Understanding Statistics

Learn About Our HS ACCESS Early College Program

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU.

Review the full list of transfer articulation agreements to see if your institution is listed.

Learn How to Transfer Course Credits

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Nursing at WVU?

To be admitted to WVU's Nursing major, first-time freshmen must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements for the 2023-24 academic year. They also must meet one of the following admission requirements. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Option 1 for direct admission to the Nursing program:

Priority deadline for direct admission is December 1.

  • GPA: 3.80
  • ACT Composite: 25
  • ACT Math: 22
  • SAT EBRW and Math: 1200
  • SAT Math: 540
  • TEAS: 80%
Option 2 for direct admission to the Nursing program:

Priority deadline for direct admission is December 1.

  • GPA: 3.60
  • ACT Composite: 27
  • ACT Math: 22
  • SAT EBRW and Math: 1260
  • SAT Math: 540
Requirements for admission to the Pre-Nursing program:
  • GPA: 3.20
  • ACT Composite: 23
  • ACT Math: 22
  • SAT EBRW and Math: 1130
  • SAT Math: 540
  • TEAS: 70%
Requirements for admission to the Pre-Nursing program for test optional students:

Priority deadline for direct admission is December 1.

  • GPA: 3.20
  • TEAS: 70%
Requirements for admission to the Pre-Nursing program for test optional students:

Priority deadline for direct admission is December 1.

  • GPA: 3.80

Related Pathways

What majors share similar career interests with this major at WVU?

Next Steps

I like this major. What are the next steps?

Apply Now

Your first step to becoming a Mountaineer is applying for admission. Our online application makes the process as convenient as possible.

Apply Now

Request Information

Want to know more about Nursing at WVU? Fill out the Request Information form to receive more information about the program and life at WVU.

Request Info

Visit WVU

It's the next-best thing to being here – you can virtually tour residence halls and the WVU Morgantown Campus.

Virtual TourVisit WVU

Have a Question?

Type your question below for an answer.

Not sure what to ask? Review 10 common questions.

Information for

Interested in talking to someone about WVU?

Connect with Your Admissions Counselor
Schedule a Call with a Student Ambassador
Contact WVU Admissions