Fairfield University BSN: cost, pass rate and local pay
A bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) in Austin, 15 months (4 semesters). In 2025, 29 of its 31 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN.
The short version
- Its 2025 pass rate of 93.5% was 4.9 points above the Texas average. In 2024 it was 7.3 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
Fairfield University does not publish a total cost for this program. Fairfield lists 2026-27 accelerated BSN tuition of $14,330 per semester, fixed for the 15-month program and including registration, test, lab, clinical and commencement fees, but does not state the number of semesters or a program total. 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 | Data coming soon | Data coming soon |
| Fairfield University BSN | Data coming soon | 15 months (4 semesters) |
| Living costs while in school | Not included | |
| Total before living costs | Not yet known | 15 months (4 semesters) + prerequisites |
We will add typical prerequisite costs at nearby colleges once collected. How we count cost
Will graduates pass the NCLEX-RN?
In 2025, 29 of Fairfield University's 31 first-time test takers passed the NCLEX-RN. Its rate fell from 100% in 2024 to 93.5%, a larger drop than the statewide average. 1
Bars start at 75% so small differences are visible. National rates are on the methodology page. Earlier years: 2
What nurses earn around Austin
Payback time uses the middle wage. Here is the wider picture.
How it compares in the Austin area
The 8 programs in the area that lead to an RN license.
| Program | Cost | Pass rate | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College ADN | $6,730 | 95.2%315 of 331 | 0.7 yrs |
| South University BSN | $105,391 | 88.5%23 of 26 | 10.8 yrs |
| Concordia University BSN | Not published | 97.8%135 of 138 | Can't calculate: cost |
| Fairfield University BSN (this program) | Not published | 93.5%29 of 31 | Can't calculate: cost |
| St. Edward’s University BSN | Not published | 100%2 of 2 | Can't calculate: cost |
| Texas State University BSN | Not published | 100%84 of 84 | Can't calculate: cost |
| University of Texas at Austin BSN | Not published | 90.9%110 of 121 | Can't calculate: cost |
| University of Texas at Austin Alternate Entry MSN | Not published | 90.6%48 of 53 | Can't calculate: cost |
Similar programs
Picked by rule from programs with published data, never by payment.
Program facts
- Length
- 15 months (4 semesters)
- Schedule
- Accelerated second-degree BSN (needs a prior bachelor's degree)
- Starts
- Two cohorts a year
- Credential
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), eligible for NCLEX-RN
- Board approval status
- Data coming soon
- Accreditation
- Data coming soon
- Sector
- Private university
The lowest-cost RN program ($6,730) costs less than the lowest-cost LVN program ($7,482).
What changed
- Apr 20262025 pass rate added: 93.5% (29 of 31).
- Apr 20252024 pass rate added: 100% (2 of 2).
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.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, 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