3-Year BSN Program
3-year undergraduate nursing degree

Beginning in fall 2026, students can earn their BSN in just three years.


It's a Win-Win-Win
  • Start making a difference in patients’ lives a year sooner
  • Help meet the urgent need for more nurses
  • Save on tuition and earn an extra year of salary

Same Degree, Lower Costs, Extra Earnings

$13,892∧

Tuition Savings

+

$15,070∧

On-Campus Housing Savings

+

$97,510*

Extra Year of Career Earnings

Total: $126,472 in savings and earnings by completing your degree in three years instead of four

^Based on 2026-2027 costs
*The average registered nurse salary in the Philadelphia area is $97,510, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Starting salaries may vary.

How It Works

  • Take courses in the fall and spring semesters like all other traditional BSN majors.

  • Take a full-time course load in the summers after your first and second years at GMercyU.

  • Complete your degree in time to sit for the required NCLEX licensure exam after your third year and start working before what would’ve been your senior year at GMercyU.

Same Great Benefits of Earning Your BSN at GMercyU

Frances M. Maguire '55 Healthcare Innovation Center

  • New Home for Nursing Majors  – Develop your skills in our state-of-the-art SIM and Skills labs and classrooms in the new Frances M. Maguire '55 Healthcare Innovation Center.

  • Mentoring Program – Our Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) pairs top Nursing seniors with an RN mentor, typically at a hospital where the student would like to work post-graduation.

  • Spring Break Service Trip to Jamaica – This optional, three-credit trip has been described by students as a "life changing" experience!

  • Scholars Program  – Thanks to GMercyU partnerships, you could receive up to $40,000 in loan repayment funds in return for a work commitment at any of several well-known health systems in the area. 

  • Access to federal and state financial aid and GMercyU scholarship funding based on eligibility


FAQs

You'll pay the typical full-time tuition rates for fall and spring, and per credit rates during the summer.

You’ll be eligible for institutional aid (scholarships) in fall and spring as a full-time student. During the summer, you will pay per credit tuition rates and will not be eligible for institutional scholarships. However, if you’re eligible for federal or state grant aid, you can use that funding during fall, spring and summer semesters.

You will need to stay on track, taking and passing all courses on time throughout the semesters and summers. Otherwise, you'll convert to a 4-year plan.

Have additional questions?

Contact our Admissions Office today at admissions@gmercyu.edu or 215-641-5510. We're ready to help you!

GMercyU Nursing Programs

For Traditional Undergraduate Students

  • 4-Year BSN — For first-year and transfer students looking for a traditional, four-year college experience
  • 3-Year BSN — For those who want a faster way to earn your BSN while still enjoying a traditional college experience 
  • Junior Year Summer Fast-Track for Transfer Students — For transfer students with 45 or more transferable credits; take 14 credits over the summer, start in the fall as a junior


For Career Changers (those with a bachelor's degree in another field)