Admission and Tuition

Below we'll cover the application process and the criteria we look for when reviewing applications. You'll also be able to quickly reference the tuition and fees for this program, and find information about applying for financial aid. 

Application   

All applicants are responsible for submitting or completing the following:

• Completed application for admission, with non-refundable application fee
• Documentation of high school graduation, GED completion, or other state approved equivalency credential
• Official college transcript(s) from all institutions attended (if applicable)

LPN-RN applicants must hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing. The Department of Admissions will verify this through your state licensing agency. 

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not graduated from an American high school or college may be asked to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Submitting your application fee and materials

Official transcripts must be either hard copy or electronic. 

• Hard copy: transcripts must arrive in their originally sealed, never-before-opened envelopes
• Electronic: transcripts must be delivered electronically directly to admissions@laboure.edu using a verified electronic transfer service

Application fees may be paid online at the time of application submission, or submitted as check, money order, or credit card payment (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover only). 

• Check or money order must be made payable to Labouré College of Healthcare
• Credit card payments can be made over the phone to (617) 322-3517. Please specify "application fee" as your reason for payment.

Admission Criteria

The Admissions team evaluates all applicants on the following minimum general admissions criteria outlined below, as well as the program-specific criteria outlined below. 

General Admissions Criteria

• Evidence of graduation from an accredited high school, completion of a GED with a minimum standard score of 150 for each test, or completion of the HiSET with a minimum standard score of 45
• A strong foundation in reading, writing, mathematics, and science

LPN-to-RN Track of the ASN Program: Program-Specific Admissions Criteria and Prerequisites for Academic Year 2023-2024 (begins Fall 2023)

Cumulative GPA
A 2.7 minimum cumulative GPA is required for all applicants who are: 

• High School/GED/HiSET completers with no college coursework
• Transfer students and associate degree holders
• Bachelor's degree holders
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)

A 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA is required for all applicants who hold a master's degree or doctorate. 

ATI TEAS Exam
All applicants must submit ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) scores. The ATI TEAS scores must be from an official testing center and submitted as part of the application. A minimum score in each section of the TEAS is as follows: 

Students may repeat the ATI TEAS a total of 2 times within 12 months (365 days) of taking the exam. Results are valid for 3 years from the acceptance term. 

Prerequisites
Prerequisites can vary based upon your level of education. Please review the chart below. 

^ Science courses taken more than 5 years prior to desired entry into the program must be repeated. 

Notes:
Summer is a non-traditional semester; some students may not take professional clinical courses during summer term due to scheduling. 

Accepted students are required to complete a My Academic Plan (MAP) and are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor at least two weeks before beginning their first semester.

Questions? Contact your admissions counselor or give us a call at (617) 322-3575.