Drexel University

1505 Race Street
Mail Stop 501
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
Phone: 
215-762-8666 or 1-800-2-DREXEL
Program Director: 

Mary Ellen S. Glasgow
ms55@drexel.edu

Dean: 

Gloria Donnelly
gloria.donnelly@drexel.edu

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Description & Objectives

B.S.N. Accelerated Career Entry Degree (ACE) Program:
A full time 11-month baccalaureate nursing program for those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in another field and are interested in pursuing a career in nursing.  Drexel University has leveraged the uniqueness of Drexel’s technology cache to develop innovative nursing programs that prepare more B.S.N. nurses than any other program in Pennsylvania.  ACE students integrate the use of technology in the classroom and clinical environments.  All students receive an Apple iPod Touch (16GB) upon entering the program.  In addition, Drexel has a 96-100% annual NCLEX pass rate since the programs’ inception in 2000.

Duration: 
11 months (4 quarters)
Admission Requirements: 

Baccalaureate degree with official transcripts and an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher from previously earned baccalaureate degree or 3.0 GPA in last 60 hours of course work completed; Completed application; Successful completion of prerequisite coursework before program entry; TOEFL iBT minimum combined score of 79 with a score of 26 or higher in the speaking section for international, immigrant and U.S. permanent resident students.

Tuition Requirements: 

$34,400 for program