Delivery: Daytime and blended online classes only, some evening clinical experiences
Start: Fall or Spring Semester; Full-time only
Your Prerequisite and General Education/MnTC courses are available in a mix of daytime, evening, and online classes; Fall, Spring, and Summer; Full- or Part-Time
Nursing - Associates in Science Degree (64 credits)
About the Program
Special Application Required
This program requires special admission. You must apply for general admission first before submitting the special application.
Application Requirements
The Century College Nursing department will use the following holistic admissions criteria to select candidates for the Nursing Associate of Science Degree.
MANE Nursing Students
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Cost & Financial Aid
As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.
Financial Aid
Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs qualify for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.
Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to Century College students involved in several areas of study. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.

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Accreditation
The Century College Nursing Program is approved by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
www.acenursing.org/
ACEN Accreditation Information
Century College Nursing Achievement Dashboard
Academic Year Start of Cohort |
Spring 2018 | Fall 2018 | Spring 2019 | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 | Fall 2021 |
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Program Completion Rate (students who finish the program successfully within 4 semesters) |
90% | 93% | 85% | 82% | 86% | 87% | 52% | 78% |
Calendar Year | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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Percent of NCLEX-RN© test takers who were successful on their first attempt |
93.04% | 91.09% | 87.50% | 79.66% | 84.91% | 77.78% |
Transfer

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Transfer Information
Advanced planning is critical when you transfer. -
Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.
Potential Job Titles

- Registered Nurse
Salary Data
Registered Nurse
Average Wage: $40.01/hour
Top Earners: $46.12/hour
Information gathered pertains to seven county metro area -careerwise.minnstate.edu
Related Programs
Nursing Assistant Health Sciences Broad Field
Nursing Contacts
Nursing Contacts | |
Jessica Thompson, Data Coordinator | jessica.thompson@century.edu |
Shannon Corazzo, Nursing Lab Coordinator | shannon.corazzo@century.edu |
Melissa Bordenave, Director of Nursing | melissa.bordenave@century.edu |
Application submission issues | nursingAPP@Century.edu |
Make an Appointment
Appointments can be by phone, in-person or Zoom. Questions about program information, admissions requirements, application, pre-requisite coursework, or course sequence, please make an appointment below.
Type of Student you are? | Advising office or Admissions office? |
Current Century Students | Request Advising appointment via Starfish |
Former Century Students | Request Advising appointment via Starfish |
Prospective Century Students or not started yet at Century | Request Admissions appointment |