Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the BSN programme is $850 per credit hour for in-state students and $1,050 per credit hour for out-of-state students..

Graduates are qualified to sit for the national nursing licensure exam and work as registered nurses. The programme combines liberal arts education with clinical training in simulation and virtual reality environments. Students engage in hands-on learning with faculty mentors from their first semester. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice and care for diverse populations across the lifespan.

The Traditional BSN program requires 120 credits and spans four 15-week semesters. The ABSN program is 12 months long with 10-week accelerated semesters and includes clinical practicum components.

Graduates enter roles such as Registered Nurse, Staff Registered Nurse, Critical Care Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and Family Nurse Practitioner.

Traditional BSN applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum 2.75 GPA. ABSN applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Required documents include transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus at McMinnville or Portland campuses; online option available through eCampus. Full-time study; traditional BSN is four semesters, ABSN is 12 months. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 88% of applicants.

Linfield University has campuses in McMinnville and Portland, Oregon, as well as eCampus programs for students who prefer to learn online. The McMinnville and Portland locations reflect the Pacific Northwest through their landscapes and diversity. The university has a total student population of 1,651, and students come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, with 16 countries represented.

Academic study at Linfield spans undergraduate programs and online and hybrid degrees. The university’s academic programs are designed to encourage curiosity about the future and the wider world. Areas available through Online and Continuing Education include international business, nonprofit management, management, accounting and education. Education majors begin hands-on learning early, sometimes during their first year. Students can also pursue nursing, graduate study and programs in the College of Arts and Sciences or the Linfield Center for Wine Education.

International students should know that Linfield offers both traditional campus study and flexible online pathways. Online and Continuing Education combines collaborative learning with online flexibility, skill-based study, mentorship and academic advising. Transfer options may support students bringing previous study, including international baccalaureate and other non-course credits. Student life includes clubs, athletics, leadership opportunities and learning experiences intended to introduce new perspectives, people and interests.