Results That Speak
Graduation Rates
This data reflects student persistence to successfully complete RCoN’s Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (TBSN) and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) programs.
TBSN Completion Within Four Semesters
| Enrollment Year | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled | 92 | 93 | 85 | 68 | 66 |
| Retention Rate | 92% | 92% | 85% | 82% | 86% |
- TBSN Completion-4 Definition: Percentage of students who graduate within four semesters of beginning the program
- TBSN Completion-4 Benchmark: 70% in four semesters
TBSN Completion Within Six Semesters
| Enrollment Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled | 70 | 92 | 93 | 85 | 68 |
| Retention Rate | 87% | 97% | 95% | 85% | 92% |
- TBSN Completion-6 Definition: Percentage of students who graduate within six semesters of beginning the program
- TBSN Completion-6 Benchmark: 70% in six semesters
ABSN Completion Within One Year
| Enrollment Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled | 79 | 87 | 82 | 82 | 56 |
| Retention Rate | 95% | 93% | 89% | 94% | 96% |
- ABSN Completion-1 Definition: Percentage of students who graduate within one year of beginning program
- ABSN Completion-1 Benchmark: 80% in one year
ABSN Completion Within Two Years
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled | 59 | 79 | 87 | 82 | 82 |
| Retention Rate | 90% | 96% | 94% | 90% | 95% |
- ABSN Completion-2 Definition: Percentage of students who graduate within two years of beginning program
- ABSN Completion-2 Benchmark: 80% in two years
Hear From One Student
“The tuition forgiveness is incredible and life changing, and the foundation support as well. My mom was like — you’re going to RCoN.”
— Owen Phillips TBSN ’27
NCLEX Pass Rates
The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is the standard for entry into practice as a registered nurse. This table shows the percentage of RCoN BSN graduates who pass the exam on their first try.
BSN NCLEX First-Time Pass Rates
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCoN1 | 94% | 90% | 79% | 90% | 94% |
| MO2 | 90% | 87% | 83% | 90% | 93% |
| US Baccalaureate3 | 90% | 86% | 82% | 90% | 92% |
Sources Last updated: 8/14/2025:
- 1Missouri State Board of Nursing/NCSBN “Report 4” Q4 Report (Annually)
- 2Missouri State Board of Nursing/NCSBN “Report 1” Q4 Report (Annually)
- 3NCLEX Pass Rates, National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)
Employment Rates
These statistics track the percentage of BSN graduates who secure employment in the nursing field within 12 months of graduation.
BSN Employment
| Graduation Year | 2019 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employed | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
DEU Program Provides Opportunities
“It’s a small environment here, it’s intimate. But there’s so much knowledge and there’s so much personal experience within the faculty. [The DEU program] gets you real-life experience at a great hospital!”
— Meredith Iden ABSN ’23
Retention Rates
RCoN students are committed to their education and get impactful support from the college. These figures show the percentage of students who continue their studies for the TBSN and ABSN programs.
TBSN Retention
| Enrollment Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled | 93 | 85 | 68 | 66 | 55 |
| Retention Rate | 95% | 89% | 85% | 88% | 93% |
- TBSN Retention Definition: Percentage of students who enroll in a course from 1st semester to 2nd semester
- TBSN Retention Benchmark: 85%
ABSN Retention
| Enrollment Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled | 87 | 82 | 82 | 56 | 39 |
| Retention Rate | 94% | 96% | 99% | 98% | 100% |
- ABSN Retention Definition: Percentage of students who enroll in a course from 1st term to 2nd term
- ABSN Retention Benchmark: 90%
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