2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana

By RNCareers.org Staff

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Indianapolis.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Indianapolis, the state of Indiana, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Indiana offers 34 nursing schools consisting of 6 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 15 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Indianapolis there are 8 nursing schools with 4 private and 2 public schools in Indianapolis to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Indianapolis offer 10 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, Accelerated BSN, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to PhD and Doctor of Nursing.

To meet the diverse needs of Indianapolis healthcare needs, nursing programs in Indianapolis offer 8 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Indianapolis have never been more flexible. Indianapolis nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Indiana including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Indianapolis Nursing Schools

Compare Indiana Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	4	5
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	72.69%	88.74%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	38.16% to 89.60%	86.67% to 90.96%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 4 ADN degree programs and 4 BSN degree programs in Indianapolis. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Indianapolis to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Chamberlain College

9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN - 46240
((31) 7) -816-7335

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: 5
National Rank BSN: 132
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 94.57%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN - 46202-5143
((31) 7) -274-5555

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) is located in Indianapolis. They offer a BSN Traditional Track, an RN to BSN Online Degree Completion Option and a BSN Accelerated Second Degree Option. Their programs are unique because they offer a welcoming ceremony to their new nursing students where friends and

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 13
National Rank BSN: 262
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 91.00%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Marian University

3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis, IN - 46222-1997
((31) 7) -955-6000

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 17
National Rank BSN: 351
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 87.97%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

University of Indianapolis

1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN - 46227-3697
((31) 7) -788-3368

University of Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Ulndy's School of Nursing has various program options: a BSN program, an RN to BSN program and a BSN program designed specifically for those already holding a bachelor's degree ("career changers"). Their RN to BSN program can be completed on-campus, online,

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Harrison College-Indianapolis

550 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN - 46204-2611
(317) 447-6200

Harrison College is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. They offer an ASN degree program. This program is offered on-campus. They also offer an online RN to BSN option. This is open to students with an RN license, and is especially desirable for Harrison ASN graduates.

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 92.62%

Indiana has 26 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Indianapolis does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Indiana's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Donaldson, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Ft. Wayne, Gary, Goshen, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Mishawaka, Muncie, New Albany, Notre Dame, Rensselaer, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso, Vincennes, West Lafayette and Westville.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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