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Nursing (RN to BSN)

Bachelor'sBSNCredential pathwayBachelor of Science in Nursing

Overview

A 120-credit RN-to-BSN program in which 30 upper-level credits are applied for an active, unencumbered RN license. Applicants must live and be licensed in one of the approved states listed by UMGC. The program is accredited by CCNE.

Official program name
Nursing (RN to BSN)
Awarded degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Degree level
Bachelor's
University
Administering location
Adelphi, MDWhere the university or its administering campus is located. Study is online; this is not a residency requirement and does not decide whether you may enroll from your state.
Subject
Required credits
120 credits
Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Duration
Not verified
Teaching language
English (not separately stated)

Entry pathway

Credential-specific pathway. Requires a specific credential, such as an RN license for an RN-to-BSN.

Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Professional license
RequiredActive, unencumbered RN license in an approved state of residence
Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Transfer credit
OptionalUp to 90 transfer credits accepted
Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Why this program is listed

Online RN-to-BSN degree for licensed registered nurses residing in approved states.

Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

We list online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from institutionally accredited US universities. Eligibility rules

Online format and attendance

“Online” is not one format. Delivery, campus visits, practical placements and class schedule are shown separately, each only as the university states it.
Academic delivery
Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.All coursework is online and the institution states no required on-site activity for this program.
Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Campus visits
Campus visits: not verified
Practical placement
Placement requirement: not verified
Class schedule
Not verified
Study intensity
Not verified

The program page does not say whether campus visits or placements are required. Ask the university before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.

Curriculum

Curriculum

  • 30 upper-level credits are applied for an active, unencumbered RN license
    Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Practicum

  • Required major courses include Nursing Practice Experience (NURS 472, 2 credits); the page does not describe where it is completed.
    Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Capstone

Admissions

Required, optional, waived and not-required items are shown exactly as the university states them. Anything not listed is not verified — not “not required”.
Prior degree
RequiredAssociate degree or diploma in nursing from an MBON-approved program
Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Tests

Entrance and English-language test policy: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.

Start dates and deadlines

Dates are shown with the term the university printed. A past date is marked passed and is never carried into a new cycle.

Application deadlines: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.

Tuition and fees

Each amount keeps its student category, academic year and basis. Per-credit, per-term and whole-program figures are not comparable with each other, and tuition is not the full cost of attendance.
CategoryAmountBasis and year
In-state$337per creditEstimated tuition$40,440 = 120 credits × $337 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Out-of-state$499per creditEstimated tuition$59,880 = 120 credits × $499 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026
Military$250per creditEstimated tuition$30,000 = 120 credits × $250 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Other published fees

Technology fee (not charged to undergraduate military students)
$15 per creditMandatory
Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Scholarships and financial aid

Awards published by the university for this program or for online students at this level. Loans must be repaid and are not scholarships; financial aid availability does not make a program “fully funded”. Scholarships & funding guide

  • Military tuition rate Tuition discount

    $250 per credit (standard undergraduate); $336 per credit (standard and specialty graduate)

    Eligibility: Eligible servicemembers, spouses and dependent children

    Source: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Institution-wide awards are listed because they cover online students at this level; eligibility conditions apply.

Accreditation, authorization and licensure

Three separate questions: is the university accredited, can it enroll students from your state online, and does the program meet licensure requirements where you live?

Institutional accreditation

  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026

Programmatic accreditation

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — The baccalaureate degree in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationSource: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

State authorization

  • Students must reside in and hold an RN license in one of the approved states (list on the program page) at admission and throughout the program. Official pageSource: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026
  • UMGC participates in NC-SARA and states it is authorized to offer distance education in all SARA states. Official pageSource: umgc.edu · verified October 10, 2026

Professional licensure

Accreditation and state authorization do not establish that a program meets licensure requirements in your state.

International applicants

Not verified for this online program.

Sources and verification

Every fact on this page comes from the official pages below. Last verified October 10, 2026.
  1. DAPIP — MSCHE institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
  2. umgc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/nursing-rn-bsn — Official program page, verified October 10, 2026
  3. umgc.edu/terms-conditions/disclosures/professional-licensure — Official disclosure page, verified October 10, 2026
  4. umgc.edu/terms-conditions/disclosures/state-authorization — Official disclosure page, verified October 10, 2026
  5. umgc.edu/tuition-financial-assistance/tuition — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 10, 2026

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