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
#10
ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Nursing
Our Undergraduate Students
420
Undergraduate students
90%
First-time pass rate on NCLEX in 2022
32%
Students who study abroad during junior year
85+
Clinical partners offering placement opportunities
Our Graduate Students
297
Graduate students
87
Enrolled in master's and non-degree programs
210
Enrolled in Ph.D. and DNP programs
100%
Ph.D. students receive full tuition remission
Our Faculty
55
Full-time faculty members
11
Inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellows
61%
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) | 2021 | 95% |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (AANPCP and ANCC) | 2021 | 88% |
| Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNCB) | 2021 | 96% |
| Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) | 2021 | 93% |
| Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (NCC) | 2021 | 100% |
| Nurse Anesthesia | 2021 | 100% |
NCLEX: Undergraduate
| Year | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 92% |
| 2020 | 96% |
| 2019 | 90% |
| 2018 | 91% |
| 2017 | 92% |
| 2016 | 94% |
NCLEX: Graduate
| Year | Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 100% |
| 2020 | 100% |
| 2019 | 98% |
| 2018 | 100% |
| 2017 | 100% |
| 2016 | 100% |