ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, North Dakota

Overview

Tuition $5,928

Duration 24 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 North Dakota State College of Science asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Kaplan

Minimum GPA 2.25

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Transcripts
Resume
CPR certification
Background check
Immunizations

Point based selection for the AAS Registered Nursing program (Wahpeton and Fargo): NDSCS application with transcripts and ACT/SAT/Accuplacer, Nursing Supplemental Application, Kaplan Nursing Admission Test ($100, no benchmark currently), current CNA license, Essential Functions form, and a scored 2 page resume (health care experience, work, community service, leadership, cultural experience). High school/GED cumulative GPA 2.25 or 12+ college credits with 2.25 GPA. Four semesters, 63 credits; selection deadline dates not stated on the pages read.

Prerequisite courses

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