ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, Maine

Overview

Tuition $3,562

Licensure pass rate (2025) 95.56%

Duration 21 months

Accreditor ACEN

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 Kennebec Valley Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Minimum GPA 3.0

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Prerequisite courses
Immunizations
CPR certification
Background check
Transcripts

2025-26 checklist: TEAS composite 70 or higher (3 attempts, 45 days apart) plus cumulative GPA 3.0 and B or better in BIO 213, ENG 101 and MAT 111; alternative Multiple Measures route via Health Science Certificate with 3.0 GPA. Complio immunization account must be compliant before admission review; AHA BLS required. 69 credits over 21 months; tuition $96/credit in-state, $192/credit out-of-state. LPN upgrade applicants need license, one year clinical work and an interview.

Prerequisite courses

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