New York’s accelerated second degree nursing program landscape is the most varied in the country — spanning 11 months to 24 months and from approximately $10,395 (Hunter College, NY resident) to $131,244 (NYU Meyers) in total program cost. All 22 programs reviewed here are CCNE- or ACEN-accredited and designed for career changers ready to accelerate nursing entry.
Location, cost structure, admissions selectivity, and clinical access diverge significantly across New York’s five boroughs, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Western New York, and the Capital Region.
Here’s a guide to the best ABSN programs in New York, covering their format, curriculum, duration, admissions requirements, and affordability.
High Level Comparison Table
| School | Location | Est. Cost | Duration | GPA Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Manhattan | $11K | 18 months | – 3.2 cumulative – B or higher per prereq science | |
Brooklyn | $16K | 15 months | – C or better per prereq; TEAS required | |
Brockport | $20K | ~16 months | – 3.0 cumulative – B or better per science prereq – C or better per non-science prereq | |
Buffalo | $24K | 12 months | – 3.3 (ABSN page) – C+ or higher per prereq – Pharmacology required as prereq | |
New Rochelle & Bronx | $39K | 4 semesters | – 2.75 cumulative – C+ or higher per science prereq – TEAS 70%+ or Accuplacer | |
Niagara Falls | $53K | 12 months | – 3.0 cumulative – C+ or higher per prereq – Pathophysiology required as prereq | |
Brooklyn | $55k–$65K | 16 months | – 3.3 cumulative – 3.3 per science prereq – C or higher for Dev Psychology | |
Blauvelt | $58K | 12 months | – 2.7 bachelor’s GPA – B- or higher per science prereq | |
Purchase | $61K | 14 months | – 3.0 preferred – C+ or higher per prereq | |
Manhattan | $64K | 4 semesters | – 3.25 cumulative – 3.0 prereq GPA – C or higher per prereq | |
Utica & Albany/Latham | $64K | 16 months | – 2.8 cumulative – 3.0 in natural sciences – C or better per general prereq | |
New Rochelle | $64K | 16 months | – 3.0 cumulative – B or better per science prereq | |
Buffalo | $73K–$75K | 15 months | – 2.75 cumulative – C or better per prereq | |
NYC & Pleasantville | $74K | 11 months | – B- or better per prereq | |
Bronx | $75K | 18 months | – 2.8 GPA (program page) – 3.0 preferred (catalog) – C+ or better per prereq | |
Albany | $44K-$45K | 16 months | – 3.0 nursing major GPA maintained – C+ or higher per nursing course | |
Riverdale, LIC, Brooklyn, Yonkers | $76K | 16 months | – 3.0 cumulative – B or better per science prereq | |
Rockville Centre | $80K–$100K | 16–21 months | – 3.3 from prior bachelor’s – C+ or better per prereq – TEAS required | |
Staten Island | $85K–$90K | 15 months | – 3.2 bachelor’s GPA – B- or better per prereq – TEAS Proficient (70%+) | |
Rochester | $90K | 12 months | – 2.8 cumulative – B or above per science prereq – holistic review | |
Manhattan | $132K | 15 months | – No stated minimum GPA – “strong academic performance” – C or higher per prereq | |
Blauvelt | $65K | 24 months | – 2.7 bachelor’s GPA – B- or higher per science prereq – TEAS 63%+ required |
How to Choose the Best ABSN Program for You in New York
TLDR: Quick Selection Guide
New York City — Manhattan
Choose Hunter College if you are a New York State resident, hold a 3.2+ GPA, want the lowest-cost CCNE-accredited ABSN in the state (~$10,395), and can commit to a score-based admissions process using the NLN NEX alongside your GPA.
Choose Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing if you want clinical training inside one of New York’s most recognized health systems from day one — seven named Mount Sinai hospitals and ambulatory sites, with faculty who are Mount Sinai nurse educators.
Choose NYU Rory Meyers if institutional brand and global clinical access are the priority, no standardized test or interview requirement appeals to you, and you can apply through the Common Application — understanding the program is the most expensive in this review (~$131,244).
New York City — Brooklyn
Choose SUNY Downstate if you want the most affordable ABSN in New York City (~$15,800, NY resident), value studying in a dedicated health sciences university environment alongside medical and pharmacy students, and are prepared to submit a TEAS score.
Choose LIU Brooklyn if you hold a 3.3 GPA and want the most extensive named clinical network in this review — 50+ published affiliate institutions spanning NYC Health+Hospitals, NYP, NYU Langone, Northwell, Mount Sinai, and dozens of community and specialty sites — with three annual start dates.
New York City — Bronx
Choose Mercy University if you need a weekend-only track — the only program in this review offering clinicals and coursework exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays — alongside four annual entry points and a 2.8 GPA minimum.
Choose Monroe University if you need the most affordable private ABSN in the New York metro area (~$38,048) and want a curriculum explicitly built around cultural competence for New York City’s diverse patient populations.
New York City — Staten Island
Choose Wagner College if you hold a 3.2+ GPA and TEAS Proficient score but your prior degree didn’t include Chemistry or Statistics — Wagner has the shortest prerequisite list of any program in this review — and you want a Staten Island base with NYC clinical access and a distinctive standalone Holistic Nursing capstone course.
NYC Metro — Westchester, Hudson Valley & Multi-Borough
Choose Iona University if you want a named NewYork-Presbyterian partnership, clinical practicums beginning by week six, and a 100% six-month employment rate in a 16-month program — with graduates specifically considered for full-time positions within the entire NYP network.
Choose Manhattanville University if you have older academic history — no prerequisite expiration policy, no TEAS, rolling admissions, and the shortest timeline of any private program in this review at 14 months, with an optional ELNEC end-of-life micro-credential.
Choose Dominican University New York if you want to keep your job during nursing school — the Weekend ABSN (WABSN) runs exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays across 24 months, making it the only program in this review that allows career changers to maintain full-time employment and income throughout.
Choose University of Mount Saint Vincent if you want access to five world-class named clinical partners — Memorial Sloan Kettering, NYU Langone, two NewYork-Presbyterian campuses, and Mount Sinai — across four New York City campus locations, with three annual start dates and no standardized test required.
Long Island
Choose Molloy University if your long-term goal is advanced practice nursing — the BS-MS dual degree pathway lets qualified students begin graduate coursework before finishing the BSN, collapsing the traditional 6–8 year education arc into a continuous single program, backed by INACSL-endorsed simulation labs.
Choose Stony Brook University if you are a Long Island-based NY resident who wants SUNY tuition (~$11,008 direct costs), a 12-month timeline, and clinical access at Stony Brook University Hospital — and can commit to a program that prohibits outside employment during its intensive schedule.
NYC, Westchester & Long Island — Dual Campus
Choose Pace University if you want the fastest program in the Tri-State area at 11 months, three annual start dates, and a final-semester 1:1 preceptorship in specialty settings — including ICU, ED, oncology, OR, and NICU — not available at most comparable programs.
Capital Region & Central New York
Choose Russell Sage College if you are in — or willing to relocate to — New York’s Capital Region. The Albany Med Health System partnership offers current employees guaranteed per-diem employment during the program, 760 clinical hours, a $30,000 guaranteed institutional merit scholarship, and a potential $9,000 Nursing Career Start-up Grant post-graduation.
Choose Utica University if you want a hybrid format (online theory, in-person labs and clinicals), three annual start dates, no waitlist, rolling admissions, a 2.8 GPA threshold, and a dedicated academic success coach assigned from day one — available at both Utica and Albany/Latham campuses.
Western New York — Buffalo-Niagara
Choose D’Youville University if you are in the Buffalo-Niagara region and want 80+ years of clinical partnerships across Western New York, an interprofessional learning model through the on-campus Health Professions Hub, and a 2.75 GPA threshold without a required standardized exam.
Choose University at Buffalo if you want a 12-month public university ABSN (~$24,000 NY resident) with a distinctive Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) clinical model and are willing to complete Pharmacology as a prerequisite before the program begins.
Choose Niagara University if you want a 12-month program (~$52,725) in Western New York with 675 published clinical hours, a 1:7 faculty ratio, rolling admissions, and a dedicated nurse wellness counselor — and you completed Pathophysiology as a prerequisite before applying.
Western New York — Rochester Region
Choose University of Rochester if you want a 12-month program with 650+ clinical hours directly at URMC across the street, a 100% Next Generation NCLEX pass rate, clinical groups of 8–10 students, and the UR Nursing Scholars program — which provides 100% tuition coverage with a three-year UR Medicine employment commitment.
Choose SUNY Brockport if you want SUNY tuition (~$19,030 in-state) with named clinical partners — Rochester Regional Health and URMC — and a 100% six-month employment rate, and don’t need letters of recommendation or a standardized exam.
Program Length and Format
Pace University offers the fastest second degree nursing program in New York at 11 months across three semesters — fully in-person at NYC or Pleasantville campuses.
Six programs deliver a 12-month accelerated nursing sequence — all fully in-person and full-time.
- Dominican University (weekday ABSN, 3 trimesters)
- Niagara University
- Stony Brook University
- University at Buffalo
- University of Rochester
Manhattanville University is the shortest private program in the 14-month range, delivering 61 credits across four semesters fully in-person in Purchase, NY.
Most Affordable Programs
Hunter College is the most affordable second degree nursing program in New York State for residents — approximately $10,395 in tuition over 18 months at CUNY rates, plus per-credit billing for the Winter and Summer sessions. At this price point with a 3.2 GPA floor and NLN NEX requirement, Hunter is the highest bar/lowest cost combination of any program in this review.
SUNY Downstate is the most affordable ABSN in New York City for NY residents at approximately $15,800 total (tuition and fees) — located in Brooklyn with interprofessional clinical education alongside medical, pharmacy, and public health students. A TEAS score is required, distinguishing it from Hunter’s NLN NEX process.
SUNY Brockport (~$19,030 in-state) and University at Buffalo (~$24,000 in-state) are the next most affordable options for NY residents — both public research universities with named clinical networks and 12-month to 16-month timelines. Neither requires the TEAS.
Prerequisite Course Patterns
All 22 New York ABSN programs require Human Anatomy and Physiology (I and II), Microbiology, and at least one Psychology course (General or Developmental).
A Statistics course is required at nearly every program — the exception is Wagner College, which lists it as optional and has the shortest prerequisite list in this review (no Chemistry, no Statistics required).
Chemistry is required at most programs; Wagner and Mercy do not require a lab for Chemistry, while the majority specify an in-person lab component for all science prerequisites.
Developmental Psychology covering the full lifespan is specified at programs including Hunter, NYU Meyers, SUNY Brockport, and UB — general introductory psychology alone does not satisfy this requirement at those schools.
Start Dates and Cohort Availability
| School | Start Date(s) | Starts/Year | Admissions Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Fall | 1 | Fixed — NursingCAS + CUNY app; deadline Feb 1 | |
Summer (June) | 1 | Fixed — Common App or SUNY App; deadline Oct 8 | |
May | 1 | Fixed — SUNY app; required director meeting | |
Fall | 1 | Fixed — Fall only | |
May (both tracks) | 1 | Fixed — May start for ABSN and WABSN | |
Summer (entry) | 1 | Fixed — Summer 1 entry | |
Fall (primary) | 1 | Fixed — contact program for spring options | |
Mid-May | 1 | Fixed — dual SUNY + NursingCAS application | |
Fall (one cohort/year) | 1 | Fixed — holistic review; interview possible | |
Fall, Spring | 2 | Fixed — Common Application | |
Fall, Spring, Summer | 3 | Fixed — contact program for deadlines by term | |
September, January, May | 3 | Fixed — TEAS required; pathway declared at admission | |
Summer, Fall, Spring | 3 | Fixed — NursingCAS; small cohort (125–130 FT) | |
Fall, Spring, Summer | 3 | Fixed — contact Lienhard School for deadlines | |
January, May, September | 3 | Fixed — online portal application | |
January, May, August | 3 | Rolling — no waitlist; closes when cohort fills | |
Spring, Summer, Fall (weekday), Fall (weekend) | 4 | Fixed — rolling review within each cycle | |
Multiple (NursingCAS) | Rolling | Rolling — NursingCAS; cohorts fill; apply early | |
Multiple | Rolling | Rolling — earlier applications reviewed first | |
Confirm with program | Confirm | Fixed — AMP portal; TEAS by June 15 deadline | |
Confirm with program | Confirm | Fixed — online portal; 2026 app open | |
Confirm with program | Confirm | Fixed — program interview required |
Schools with a single annual start: Hunter College (Fall), Stony Brook (Summer), SUNY Brockport (May), Wagner College (Fall), Dominican University (May — both tracks), D’Youville (Summer), Russell Sage (Fall primary), University at Buffalo (mid-May), and University of Rochester (Fall) each admit one cohort per year.
Applicants who miss these windows must wait a full calendar year to reapply.
Schools with two annual starts: NYU Rory Meyers offers Fall and Spring entry — giving applicants a second chance within six months if they miss the Fall cycle.
Schools with three annual starts: LIU Brooklyn (Fall, Spring, Summer), Molloy University (September, January, May), Mount Sinai Phillips (Summer, Fall, Spring), Pace University (Fall, Spring, Summer), and University of Mount Saint Vincent (January, May, September) each offer three cohorts per year — the most scheduling flexibility among programs with fixed admissions cycles.
Schools with four starts or rolling admissions: Mercy University admits four times per year (Spring, Summer, weekday Fall, and weekend Fall). Utica University, Manhattanville University, and Niagara University use rolling admissions — cohorts are open year-round and fill continuously, meaning earlier applications receive earlier review without a fixed deadline cutoff.
Clinical Training Structure
New York ABSN programs range from 500 to 760 published clinical hours, but most programs do not publish a specific total — the programs that do provide meaningful benchmarks for comparison.
The state’s density of major academic medical centers, public hospitals, community health systems, and specialty facilities gives New York-based students clinical access that is simply unavailable in most other states.
Several programs have formalized that access through named institutional partnerships rather than standard affiliation agreements.
Published clinical hour totals
Russell Sage College publishes the highest total at 760 hours, including a 240-hour final expanded preceptorship in a student-selected specialty.
Niagara University publishes 675 hours with a 1:7 faculty ratio across named Western New York health systems.
University of Rochester reports 650+ hours concentrated across three semesters, with 360 hours in the final capstone term alone.
University at Buffalo reports 600+ hours using the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model.
Utica University reports 588 clinical hours plus 225 separate lab hours. Pace University reports 500+ clinical hours across three semesters.
Programs that do not publish specific hour counts include D’Youville, Dominican, Hunter, Iona, LIU, Manhattanville, Mercy, Molloy, Monroe, Mount Sinai, NYU Meyers, Stony Brook, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Downstate, UMSV, and Wagner — prospective students should request this figure directly from each program.
Clinical placement support
LIU Brooklyn is the only program in this review to publish a full named list of 50+ clinical affiliates — spanning NYC Health+Hospitals, three NewYork-Presbyterian campuses, NYU Langone, Northwell Health, Mount Sinai, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Hospital for Special Surgery, and dozens of community and specialty sites.
Iona University’s co-branded partnership with NewYork-Presbyterian — the school is formally named the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing and Health Sciences — gives students clinical access to one of the nation’s top-ranked health systems with employment consideration upon graduation.
Mount Sinai Phillips places all students inside the Mount Sinai Health System across seven named facilities, with faculty who are Mount Sinai nurse educators.
University of Rochester places students at URMC directly across the street — clinical groups of 8–10 students with 91% of faculty actively practicing within the health system.
Russell Sage College’s Albany Med Health System partnership offers current Albany Med employees guaranteed per-diem employment and clinical placements during the program itself.
SUNY Brockport places students at Rochester Regional Health, URMC, Oak Orchard Health (an FQHC serving rural communities), and local school districts — a clinical mix that includes settings unavailable at most comparable programs.
New York ABSN Program Summaries
Dominican University ABSN Program
Blauvelt | $57,000 | 12 or 24 Months
Best for career changers — Dominican University is the only program in this review offering a 24 month Weekend Accelerated BSN (WABSN).
- students maintain full-time employment while completing nursing school
- entirely on Saturdays and Sundays
- full time 12-month weekday ABSN also available
D’Youville University ABSN Program
Buffalo | $70,000 | 15 Months
80 years of clinical partnerships — D'Youville has clinical affiliation agreements with the majority of healthcare institutions in Western New York.
- includes D'Youville's own on-campus Health Professions Hub community health center
- established the region's first baccalaureate nursing degree in 1942
- no TEAS exam required
- free to apply
Hunter College ABSN
New York | $16,000 | 18 Months
Most competitive/selective — Hunter College's A2D program sets the highest academic bar of any ABSN in this review: 3.2 cumulative GPA minimum, B or higher in every science course (no exceptions, no repeats accepted), mandatory NLN Nursing Entrance Exam, and rank-ordered admissions based purely on composite GPA and NEX scores. The kicker: New York State residents pay $6,930 per year — making this the highest-bar, lowest-cost ABSN combination reviewed anywhere on this site... read more.
Iona University ABSN Program
New Rochelle | $59,980 | 14 Months
Strong clinical placement — Iona's nursing school is formally named the "NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences" — making it the only ABSN in this review literally co-branded with a top-ranked hospital system. Clinical practicums begin by week six, graduates are considered for full-time positions within the NYP network, and alumni work at 20+ named New York employers including Northwell, Mount Sinai, Montefiore, Memorial Sloan Kettering, NYU Langone, and North Shore University Hospital... read more.
LIU ABSN Program
Brooklyn | $65,000 | 16 Months
Strong clinical placement — LIU Brooklyn publishes the most extensive named clinical affiliate list of any ABSN in this review: 50+ partner institutions spanning the full NYC healthcare system — NYC Health+Hospitals (10+ facilities), NewYork-Presbyterian (3 campuses), Northwell Health (3 locations), NYU Langone (2 locations), Memorial Sloan Kettering, Mount Sinai (multiple), Maimonides Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, and dozens more... read more.
Manhattanville University ABSN Program
Purchase | $60,570 | 14 Months
Best for career changers — Manhattanville has the most accessible ABSN admissions policy in this review: no prerequisite expiration date, no TEAS required, rolling admissions with Spring and Fall starts, a 3.0 GPA preference that is explicitly not an automatic disqualifier, and up to two outstanding prerequisites allowed at application — combined with an ELNEC end-of-life care certification opportunity built directly into the curriculum... read more.
Mercy University ABSN Program
Bronx | $74,765 | 18 Months
Best for career changers — Mercy University is the only program in this review offering both a weekday AND a dedicated weekend-only ABSN track, with four annual start dates (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Fall Weekend), one of the most accessible admission GPA floors in the NYC market at 2.8, no TEAS required, and a published all-in program cost of approximately $74,765 over 18 months... read more.
Molloy University ABSN
Rockville Centre | $99,075 | 16 Months
Most competitive/selective — Molloy University is the only program in this review offering a simultaneous BS-MS dual degree pathway for ABSN students — earning a BSN and advancing toward an MS in nursing concurrently — backed by a 3.3 GPA admission threshold, mandatory TEAS, a 3.0 maintenance GPA, and the prestigious INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement held by fewer than a fraction of nursing programs nationally... read more.
Monroe University ABSN Program
Bronx & New Rochelle | $39,000 | 15 Months
Lowest cost — At approximately $38,000 for four semesters of full-time study, Monroe University's Accelerated Second Degree BS in Nursing is the most affordable private ABSN in the New York City metropolitan area reviewed in this compilation — delivering a distinctive culturally-competent care curriculum purpose-built for urban New York's diverse patient populations, at a price point roughly $20,000–$37,000 below comparable NYC-area private programs... read more.
Mount Sinai ABSN Program
New York | $63,021 | 15 months
Strong clinical placement — Mount Sinai Phillips is the only nursing school in this review that is literally housed within, staffed by, and clinically integrated with a major health system. The Mount Sinai Health System IS the institution — faculty are Mount Sinai nurse educators, and clinical rotations run across seven named Mount Sinai facilities: The Mount Sinai Hospital, Morningside, West, Brooklyn, Queens, South Nassau, the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and Mount Sinai Doctors ambulatory practices... read more.
Niagra University ABSN Program
Niagra Falls | $52,725 | 12 Months
Strong clinical placement — Niagara University's ASDBS is one of the most supervised clinical programs in the state.
- 675 clinical hours across Western New York's major health systems
- Catholic Health System, Kaleida Health System, Erie County Medical Center, and Niagara Falls Memorial
- 93% NCLEX pass rate
- 100% employment rate
- 1:7 student-to-faculty ratio that makes it .
NYU Meyers ABSN Program
New York | $131,244 | 15 Months
Most competitive/selective — NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is the only ABSN in this review processed through the Common Application, evaluated without a stated minimum GPA or nursing entrance exam, and offering a BS/MS dual degree pathway that students can apply for in their third semester. A globally ranked research university in the middle of Manhattan, with clinical access across New York City's most recognized health systems and the most selective holistic admissions process of any program reviewed... read more.
Pace University ABSN Program
New York | $73,425 | 11 months
Fastest completion — At 11 months and three semesters, Pace University's Lienhard School of Nursing delivers the shortest ABSN in this review — a top-3%-nationally-ranked program with NCLEX pass rates exceeding state and national averages, 500+ clinical hours, a 1:1 specialty preceptorship capstone, and named employer outcomes at Memorial Sloan Kettering, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Montefiore, across New York City and Westchester campuses... read more.
Russell Sage College ABSN Program
Albany | $75,295 | 16 Months
Strong clinical placement — Russell Sage's Albany Med Health System partnership goes further than any other clinical affiliation in this review: Albany Med employees and ABSN students receive guaranteed per-diem/part-time employment at Albany Medical Center during the program, with Albany Med scheduling to accommodate coursework. Add 760 clinical hours, a 240-hour final expanded clinical rotation, a Nursing Career Start-up Grant of up to $9,000 for Capital Region acute care employment, and 100 years of nursing education behind every graduate... read more.
Stony Brook ABSN Program
Stony Brook | $7,070 | 12 months
Stony Brook University's 12-month ABSN program is CCNE accredited and prepares students with a prior bachelor's degree to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. The curriculum combines humanities, natural, and social sciences, with clinical experience at Stony Brook University Hospital. Admission requires a minimum 2.8 GPA and specific prerequisite courses. Graduates are trained to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care across diverse populations... read more.
SUNY Brockport ABSN Program
Brockport | $19,000 | 15 Months
Low cost — SUNY Brockport is a public SUNY institution with in-state undergraduate tuition of $7,070 per academic year.
- one of the most affordable ABSN programs in New York State
- CCNE-accredited
- 100% employed within six months
- named clinical partners at Rochester Regional Health and the University of Rochester Medical Center
- no TEAS exam or letters of recommendation required
SUNY Downstate ABSN Program
Brooklyn | $16,0000 | 15 Months
Lowest cost — SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University charges $3,535 per semester for New York State residents at a CCNE-accredited health sciences university in Brooklyn — the lowest undergraduate nursing tuition in New York City and among the most affordable in this entire review, at an institution where ABSN students study alongside medical, pharmacy, and other health professions students on the same campus... read more.
University at Buffalo ABSN Program
Buffalo | $24,000 | 12 Months
Low cost — UB’s 12-month program offers a SUNY research university price.
- Uses a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) clinical model
- Staff nurses teach students through real patient assignments
- Includes 600+ clinical hours
- Requires Pharmacology as a prerequisite
- Gives students a strong foundation in drug science before the program begins
University of Mount Saint Vincent ABSN Program
New York | $75,400 | 16 Months
Strong clinical placement — UMSV places ABSN students in top NYC healthcare systems.
- Clinical partners include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, NYU Langone Health, NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Includes a 2023 partnership with Saint Joseph’s Medical Center
- Students can study across four NYC campus locations
- More than 90% of graduates enter nursing careers within one year
University of Rochester ABSN Program
Rochester | $89,349 | 12 Months
Strong clinical placement — University of Rochester Medical Center is across the street from the School of Nursing.
- ABSN students rotate through Strong Memorial Hospital, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and Wilmot Cancer Institute
- Clinical groups are limited to 8–10 students
- Faculty are 91% actively practicing clinicians at URMC
- 100% Next Generation NCLEX pass rate
- 650+ clinical hours completed in 12 months
- UR Nursing Scholars may offer eligible students 100% tuition coverage and guaranteed UR Medicine employment
Utica University ABSN Program
Liverpool | $63,753 | 16 months
Hybrid format - Utica University’s ABSN provides flexibility with online learning while ensuring critical hands-on practice.
- integrates online coursework with hands-on skills labs
- clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities
- 225 hours of skills labs and 588 hours of clinical practice
- structured across four semesters
Wagner College ABSN Program
Staten Island | $85,000 | 15 Months
Most competitive/selective — Wagner College's Evelyn L. Spiro School of Nursing requires a 3.2 GPA.
- TEAS at the Proficient level (70%+)
- B- or higher in every prerequisite, with only one prerequisite repeat permitted
- no Chemistry, no Statistics, and only one social science required