Kaplan Nursing Admissions Test
Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing basic licensure program are required to complete the Kaplan Nursing Admission Test (KNAT) at Clayton State University.
To correspond with the nursing application period, the KNAT is offered every January-April for Fall applicants and August-November for Spring applicants. Applicants are permitted one attempt per application period. Scores are valid for two application periods. Transfer scores will not be accepted.
KNAT taken at Clayton State: January - April 2024 and August - October 2024
Eligible for Nursing Application in: Spring 2025
Content
The Kaplan Nursing Admission Test (KNAT) is a tool to determine if students have the academic skills necessary to perform effectively in a school of nursing. It is a 91-question, online, multiple-choice test that evaluates the basic reading, math, writing, and science skills of students seeking entry into a nursing program leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.
| Content | Items | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 22 | 45 |
| Mathematics | 28 | 45 |
| Writing | 21 | 45 |
| Science | 20 | 30 |
| Total | 91 | 165 (2 hours 45 minutes) |
Preparation
The KNAT is a crucial component in your nursing application. Therefore, you should prepare thoroughly for the exam. The recommended preparatory text is the current edition of Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exams. Please note the text is for all nursing entrance exams and includes more information than is on the KNAT.
Registration
Step 1
Create Kaplan account at https://www.kaptest.com/nclex/partner/clayton-state-university. Add item to your cart. Register using your Clayton State email address and create password of your choice. Retain your password and be prepared to remember and utilize it on testing date. Note that Kaplan does not charge a fee to create account.
Step 2
Register and pay the non-refundable $25.00 testing fee at the Testing Center Store at https://secure.touchnet.com/C20568_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=2&SINGLESTORE=true.
Applicants who feel unwell on test date are strongly recommended to reschedule (if you leave before completion, it will count as one attempt.
Fall 2025 Application
| August 12, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. |
| August 26, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. |
| September 3, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. |
| September 16, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. |
| October 1, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. |
| October 13, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. |
Special accommodations are available for applicants who qualify; for information contact Disability Services.
Location
Report to the Testing Center located at CSU-East, 121 Arbor Hall, 5823 Trammell Road, Morrow, Georgia, 30260. Arrive twenty-minutes early for check-in. Late arrivals will not be permitted. For entry, you must bring an official photo ID that includes a signature (driver’s license or passport). Cell phones, smart watches and all other electronic or text devices are prohibited. Four-function calculators will be provided by the Testing Center; do not bring your own calculator. Food and drinks may not be brought inside the testing room. No one may test in hats, hoods or sunglasses. Children are not permitted in the testing labs. Unaccompanied children are not permitted anywhere in the building or lobby areas.
Results
To view results after completion of the test, go to Kaplan's main homepage then click "Review". Official score results will also be available to Clayton State's School of Nursing. All scores accepted; results may determine support structure for student success.