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
#9
Nationally ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing
U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Nursing
Our Undergraduate Students
451
Undergraduate students
98%
First-time pass rate on NCLEX
34%
Students who study abroad during junior year
85+
Clinical partners offering placement opporutnities
99%
Employed, in graduate school, or engaged in service/fellowship one year post-graduation
Our Graduate Students
321
Graduate students
48
Enrolled in Master's program
273
Enrolled in Ph.D. and DNP programs
100%
Full-time Ph.D. students receive full tuition remission and insurance for three years
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
43%
CSON undergraduates identify as AHANA*
* Individuals of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent
46%
Undergraduates who are 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% |