East Texas Baptist University BSN: cost, pass rate and local pay
A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) in Marshall, 4 years (2 years pre-nursing, then 57 hours of nursing courses). In 2025, 43 of its 43 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN.
The short version
- Its 2025 pass rate of 100% was 11.4 points above the Texas average. In 2024 it was 1.9 points above.
These findings are generated from the numbers on this page and change when the data does. How we write them
What it costs
East Texas Baptist University does not publish a total cost for this program (we checked on Nov 4, 2026). East Texas Baptist University does not publish a nursing program cost; the nursing pages link only to the general estimated cost of attendance page. Ask the program directly for its cost sheet; contact details are on its page.
The real cost of getting licensed
The program price is not the whole bill. Here is what stands between today and a license, with what we know and what we don't.
| Piece | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites (see requirements, plus an entrance exam) | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| East Texas Baptist University BSN | Data coming soon | 4 years (2 years pre-nursing, then 57 hours of nursing courses) |
| Living costs while in school | Not included | |
| Total before living costs | Not yet known | 4 years (2 years pre-nursing, then 57 hours of nursing courses) + prerequisites |
We will add typical prerequisite costs at nearby colleges once collected. How we count cost
Will graduates pass the NCLEX-RN?
In 2025, 43 of East Texas Baptist University's 43 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN. Its rate rose from 94.6% in 2024 to 100%. 1
Bars start at 65% so small differences are visible. National rates are on the methodology page. Earlier years: 2345
What nurses earn around Tyler-Longview
Payback time uses the middle wage. Here is the wider picture.
How it compares in the Tyler-Longview area
The 7 programs in the area that lead to an RN license.
| Program | Cost | Pass rate | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Junior College ADN | $9,796 | 91.0%182 of 200 | 1.2 yrs |
| Northeast Texas Community College ADN | $10,474 | 93.6%73 of 78 | 1.3 yrs |
| Panola College ADN | $13,265 | 94.4%51 of 54 | 1.7 yrs |
| Kilgore College ADN | Not published | 100%40 of 40 | Can't calculate: cost |
| East Texas Baptist University BSN (this program) | Not published | 100%43 of 43 | Can't calculate: cost |
| LeTourneau University BSN | Not published | 100%13 of 13 | Can't calculate: cost |
| University of Texas at Tyler BSN | Not published | 87.2%430 of 493 | Can't calculate: cost |
Similar programs
Picked by rule from programs with published data, never by payment.
Program facts
- Length
- 4 years (2 years pre-nursing, then 57 hours of nursing courses)
- Starts
- Fall and spring
- Before you apply
- First 63 hours of prerequisite coursework, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, a 3.0 GPA in the science and nursing prerequisites, and TEAS scores in the proficiency range.
- Entrance exam
- ATI TEAS
- Credential
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), eligible for NCLEX-RN
- Board approval status
- Data coming soon
- Accreditation
- Data coming soon
- Sector
- Private university
In the Tyler-Longview area, the LVN route gets you working sooner. The lowest-cost LVN program ($8,300) costs less than the lowest-cost RN program ($9,796).
What changed
- Apr 20262025 pass rate added: 100% (43 of 43).
- Apr 20252024 pass rate added: 94.6% (35 of 37).
- Apr 20242023 pass rate added: 74.4% (32 of 43).
- Apr 20232022 pass rate added: 73.0% (27 of 37).
- Apr 20222021 pass rate added: 82.1% (32 of 39).
Sources and dates
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2025 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2026, item 3.2.13), April 2026.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2024 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2025, item 3.2.12), April 2025.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2023 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2024, item 3.2.15), April 2024.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2022 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (Board Meeting, April 2023, item 3.2.5), April 2023.
- Texas Board of Nursing, Report of 2021 NCLEX-RN Examination Pass Rates (covers Oct. 1, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2021) (Board Meeting, April 2022, item 3.2.6), April 2022.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Tyler, TX, May 2025.
Every number was checked against its source on Nov. 1, 2026. Spot an error? Report it. Program Outcomes is independent and not affiliated with any school or the Texas Board of Nursing. Our independence policy