STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University’s School of Nursing earned full approval status from the Texas Board of Nursing today after the most recent cohort recorded a 94.67% first-time pass rate on NCLEX-RN exams for the 2024 calendar year.
“This marks an important milestone as we continue to advance and strengthen our program,” said Dr. J. Michael Leger, who took over as Dean of Tarleton State’s School of Nursing last July. “Our success on these NCLEX-RN exams is a testament to the hard work of faculty, staff and students. We are setting the standard for what will be a bright future ahead.”
Students enrolled in the spring 2025 cohort will begin coursework Feb. 3.
The next enrollment period for fall 2025 admission to the School of Nursing will be Feb. 10-March 30. For spring 2026, the upcoming enrollment period will be May 1-June 15. An application link will be available on www.tarleton.edu/nursing during each time frame.
Tarleton State’s School of Nursing is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
For additional information, please email nursing@tarleton.edu.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.