ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by St Philip's College San Antonio, Texas

Overview

Tuition $6,892

Licensure pass rate (2025) 95.7%

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 St Philip's College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Minimum GPA 3.0

Apply through School application

What you'll need

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Prerequisite courses
Immunizations
CPR certification
Drug screen
Health insurance
Background check

ATI TEAS composite 70% or higher, in person, within 1 year of the deadline; overall GPA 3.0. All seven prereqs (BIOL 2401, 2402, 2420/2421, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2314, PHIL 2306, ENGL 1301) done before applying with C or better; sciences expire after 5 years (7 if taken at SPC). Windows: fall Mar 2 to Jun 30, spring Aug 3 to Oct 31. Four semesters after prereqs; tuition $109/credit in district plus $165/credit nursing fee. Generic program NCLEX rate listed as pending.

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.

LPN to RN Bridge

LPN ADN

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

Timeline: 18 months
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

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.

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Snead State Community College

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