
Helene Fuld College of Nursing is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation or state approval of a particular nursing program.
That distinction matters for financial aid, transfer, and licensure planning. Institutional accreditation is relevant to participation in federal student-aid programs, but it does not guarantee that another school will accept a course for transfer. Nursing applicants should also check the current program-specific accreditation and New York State approval information for their intended degree. Eligibility to take a licensing examination depends on the applicable program and state rules, not simply on the college's institutional accreditation.
Admission to Helene Fuld College of Nursing is selective and depends on the nursing pathway. Applicants generally need an application and academic records; the college's reported first-time-student requirements include a secondary-school record and GPA. A high school diploma or accepted equivalency is relevant for applicants entering without a prior college credential.
The college reports that SAT and ACT scores are neither required nor recommended for first-time admission. It also reports a required assessment other than the SAT or ACT, so applicants should check the current instructions for their specific pathway before assuming that admission is test-free. Recommendations and a college-preparatory curriculum may be considered, but they are not listed as universal requirements for first-time applicants. Students educated outside the United States should verify how their credentials and English-language readiness will be evaluated.
One reported first-time admissions cycle recorded 118 applicants and 20 offers of admission - an acceptance rate of about 17%. Only 17 students enrolled from that pool. Because the group is small and does not represent every nursing entry route, the percentage is a limited guide to an individual applicant's chances. Program prerequisites, deadlines, and any clinical-entry conditions deserve closer attention.
The reported application fee for Helene Fuld College of Nursing is $50. Applicants should check the current application instructions before paying, particularly if they are applying through a transfer, licensed-practical-nurse, or RN-completion route.
An application fee pays for application processing; it is not tuition, a place-holding deposit, or a clinical-program charge. Applicants seeking a fee waiver should ask the admissions office whether their circumstances qualify and how to obtain approval before submitting payment, because submitting an application and paying a fee may not be reversible.
Helene Fuld College of Nursing is not identified as an on-campus Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC host. Students interested in combining nursing study with ROTC should not assume that enrollment at another New York City institution automatically permits cross-registration.
A workable arrangement would require confirmation from both the ROTC host and Helene Fuld about eligibility, class scheduling, academic credit, and clinical conflicts. ROTC scholarships and participation can also carry citizenship, fitness, academic, and military-service conditions. Students primarily interested in military nursing should resolve those requirements before choosing an academic pathway.
Helene Fuld College of Nursing accepts transfer credit from accredited institutions and admits transfer students for fall and spring entry. Transfer admission and acceptance of individual courses are separate decisions: a student can be admitted without every previous credit satisfying a nursing-program requirement.
Transfer applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from each college attended and to document any required science or general education prerequisites. The college reports accepting certain CLEP subject credit and Advanced Placement credit, while credit for life experience is not part of its reported policy. A prospective transfer student should request an official, pathway-specific credit evaluation showing which courses meet prerequisites, which apply to the degree, and how many nursing credits must be completed at Helene Fuld. This is particularly important when transferring clinical nursing coursework, which may face stricter review than general education classes.
Study abroad is not a defining feature of Helene Fuld College of Nursing's nursing pathways. Students seeking an overseas semester should not assume that a third-party course or clinical placement will count toward a tightly sequenced nursing degree.
Before making travel or payment commitments, a student would need written academic approval for the proposed credits and confirmation that any clinical experience satisfies program and licensing requirements. An overseas experience that is personally valuable may still extend the time needed to complete required courses or clinical hours.
85% of admitted students enrolled (17 of 20)
Application fee
$50Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoHigh school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Considered but not requiredRecommendations
Considered but not requiredFormal demonstration of competencies
Considered but not requiredAdmission test scores
Neither required nor recommendedTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
Neither required nor recommendedOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
RequiredOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
NoOff-campus study
NoWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, SpringData last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.