Hey guys I heard the nursing program is really competitive in cal states (like Long Beach). Is that true? If so, how much?
Yes, generally at all California schools that offer nursing, it is their most competitive major.
Direct admit Nursing programs such as SDSU/CSU Fullerton have anywhere from 5-7% acceptance rates. For Pre-Nursing 2+2 programs the acceptance rates are higher, but after the 2 year Pre-Nursing pre-req’s are completed, applying to the Nursing programs can have below 10% acceptance rates.
How high is your GPA? Are you open to out of state or private school for freshman entry nursing? For my daughter with WGPA 3.8, all CA Freshman admits are a big reach. Yet she has gotten into every private and out of state public she applied and with significant merit $. This is in addition to any financial aid you would be eligible for.