ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Kentucky

Overview

Tuition $10,130

Licensure pass rate (2024) 100%

Accreditor ACEN

Duration 2–3 years

An associate-level nursing degree that qualifies graduates to take the NCLEX-RN and practice as registered nurses. RNs provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about health conditions.

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 Eastern Kentucky University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2

Minimum GPA 2.5

Application fee Free

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Transcripts
Immunizations
CPR certification
Health insurance
Drug screen
Background check

HESI A2 required (no score stated); minimum 2.5 high school or college GPA, C or better in supporting courses, Pre-College Curriculum. Deadlines May 15 for fall and October 31 for spring; separate AASN admission application PDF. Tuition $5,325 per semester in-state full time; 64-65 credit hours; the School of Nursing landing page cites a 94.3% first-time NCLEX rate for 2025.

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