ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, Illinois

Overview

Tuition $16,840

Licensure pass rate (2025) 90%

Duration 24 months

Accreditor ACEN

AAS Nursing program requiring a 2.75 GPA in prerequisite coursework, the HESI A2 admission exam, completed CNA training (proof via the Illinois Health Care Worker Registry), and prerequisite courses including anatomy & physiology, microbiology, and math with a C or better.

Career outlook

Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Getting in

What College of DuPage asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2

Application fee $50

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Prerequisite courses
Transcripts
Background check
Drug screen
Health insurance
Immunizations

HESI A2 taken within 2 years of deadline (max 3 attempts per year). Prereqs with C or better: Math 1102, Microbiology 1420, A&P 1551/1552 or 1571/1572 (within 5 years); active Illinois CNA registry listing or NURSA 1105 required. Fees: $20 college application + $50 Health Career application + $65 HESI. Fall deadline in May, spring deadline in November (next: Nov 5, 2026). Estimated total program cost $21,267 plus clinical requirements.

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Paths

Routes into ADN. The first step is where you enroll today.

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LPN ADN

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Time: 18 months
State: All states

Antelope Valley Community College District

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CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

CNA ADN

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

Time: 2 years
State: All states

Snead State Community College

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