Facts & Figures
The Connell School of Nursing is a community of students, clinicians, educators, scientists, innovators, and leaders who are all passionate about the same thing: improving human health and building healthy communities.
#1
Top ranked Master’s nursing program in Massachusetts
U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Schools
#1
Top ranked DNP program in Massachusetts
U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Schools
#10
Nationally ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing
U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Nursing
Our Undergraduate Students
437
Undergraduate students
96%
First-time pass rate on NCLEX in 2023
34%
Students who study abroad during junior year
85+
Clinical partners offering placement opporutnities
99%
Employed, in graduate school, or engaged in service or a fellowship within one year
Our Graduate Students
339
Graduate students
44
Enrolled in Master's program
295
Enrolled in Ph.D. and DNP programs
100%
Ph.D. students receive full tuition remission
99%
Employed or continuing education within one year
Our Faculty
55
Full-time faculty members
12
Inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellows
65%
Of full-time faculty are active in nursing practice
1:14
Full-time faculty-to-student ratio
Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging at CSON
37%
CSON undergraduates identify as AHANA*
* Individuals of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent
48%
Class of 2025 undergraduates who identify as AHANA*
* Individuals of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent
56%
Class of 2025 undergraduates who are AHANA and/or Montserrat Coalition students
* Montserrat supports students at the highest level of financial need on campus.
Certification Exam Success Rates
Advanced Practice Nursing Exams
| Exam | Year | First-Time Pass Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AANPCB and ANCC) | 2023 | 100% |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (AANPCP and ANCC) | 2023 | 100% |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNCB) | 2023 | 100% |
| Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) | 2023 | 100% |
| Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (NCC) | 2023 | 100% |
| Nurse Anesthesia | 2023 | 94% |
NCLEX: Undergraduate
| Year | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 96% |
| 2022 | 90% |
| 2021 | 92% |
| 2020 | 96% |
| 2019 | 90% |
| 2018 | 91% |
NCLEX: Graduate
| Year | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 98% |
| 2022 | 92% |
| 2021 | 100% |
| 2020 | 100% |
| 2019 | 98% |
| 2018 | 100% |