The Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing will host an accreditation visit by the by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) from September 16 – September 17, 2025. This is a follow-up visit and aims to seek ACEN ongoing accreditation for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.

As part of the accreditation process, ACEN invites constituents and stakeholders to submit third-party comments related to the program’s qualifications for accreditation. Stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, faculty teaching, students enrolled in the programs, alumni, and other interested parties.

You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. on September 16. 2025, in room 966 of the College of Nursing building located at 6436 Fannin Street Houston, Texas 77030.

Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta GA, 30326

All written comments should be received by the ACEN by September 2,2025.

Thank you for your engagement and support in this process.

Sincerely,
Dean and Professor
Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing

The Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing will host an accreditation visit by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) from September 29 – October 1, 2025. This visit aims to seek CCNE ongoing accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and Post-graduate Certificate programs.

As part of the accreditation process, CCNE invites constituents and stakeholders to submit third-party comments related to the program’s qualifications for accreditation. Stakeholders may include, but are not limited to, faculty teaching, students enrolled in the programs, alumni, and other interested parties.

In accordance with CCNE requirements, all third-party comments must be:
Written in English, consistent with CCNE’s policy on Conduct of Business in English.
Submitted to CCNE by September 8, 2025, which is 21 days before the scheduled visit.

Comments can be submitted via mail or email to the following:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
ATTN: Third-Party Comments
655 K Street NW
Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Or via email:
Thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org

Thank you for your engagement and support in this process.

Sincerely,
Dean and Professor
Prairie View A&M University, College of Nursing

Accrediting and Credentialing Agencies

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 887-6791
Fax: (202) 887-8476
www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
Fax: (404) 975-5020
www.acenursing.org

Texas Board of Nursing (TX BON)
333 Guadalupe Suite 3-460
Austin, Texas 78701-3944
Phone: (512) 305-7400
www.bon.state.tx.us

Accreditation Disclosure Statements

Prairie View A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Prairie View A&M University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/ master’s degree program in nursing/ Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Prairie View A&M University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing/ master’s degree program in nursing and post-graduate master’s certificate program at Prairie View A&M University at the Houston Texas Medical Center campus and Northwest Center located in Houston, Texas are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.

Nursing Licensure

Represents prelicensure graduates successful on the first attempt of the licensure exam, NCLEX-RN, BSN program, 2022-2024

Program Completion

Represents graduates completing the BSN Program on time

  • 2022 BSN Program Completion Rate: 61.5%
  • 2023 BSN Program Completion Rate: 50%
  • 2024 BSN Program Completion Rate: 43.1%

Represents graduates completing the MSN Program on time (all tracks)

  • 2022 MSN Program Completion Rate: 100%
  • 2023 MSN Program Completion Rate: 100%
  • 2024 MSN Program Completion Rate: 100%

Nursing Certification (FNP)

Represents those credentialed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, 2022-2024

  • 2022 FNP Certification Pass Rate =   94% (15/16)
  • 2023 FNP Certification Pass Rate = 100% (8/8)
  • 2024 FNP Certification Pass Rate = 100% (4/4)