2025 - Best Nursing Schools In Saint Louis, Missouri

2025 Best Nursing Schools in Saint Louis, Missouri

Research and compare nursing programs in Saint Louis, Missouri.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Saint Louis, the state of Missouri, across the nation, and offered online.

Compare Saint Louis Nursing Schools

Compare Missouri Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	0	5
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	N/A%	85.75%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	N/A% to N/A%	76.14% to 90.43%

In total the state of Missouri offers 59 nursing schools consisting of 8 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 23 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Saint Louis there are 7 nursing schools with 0 private and 1 public schools in Saint Louis to choose from.

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

To meet the diverse needs of Saint Louis healthcare needs, nursing programs in Saint Louis offer 7 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Saint Louis have never been more flexible. Saint Louis 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 Missouri including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated ADN degree programs and 4 BSN degree programs in Saint Louis. 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 Saint Louis to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Maryville University of Saint Louis

650 Maryville University Drive, Saint Louis, MO - 63141-7299
((80) 0) -627-9855

Maryville University offers a BSN program that focuses on in-depth knowledge of nursing theory and practical experience. MU has well equipped practice labs, as well as a supportive community of faculty and students who have similar goals. MU’s BSN program prepares students who are confident, capable, and knowledgeable with the

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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 and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 8
National Rank BSN: 178
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 92.49%

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

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

4483 Duncan Avenue, Mailstop 90-36-697, Saint Louis, MO - 63110
((31) 4) -454-7055

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The school has its origins in 1902 at the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing and was one of the first schools in the nation to be accredited by the National League of Nursing. They offer a traditional BSN

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 20
National Rank BSN: 377
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 88.07%

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

University of Missouri-St Louis

One University Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO - 63121-4400
((31) 4) -516-5000

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is a public research university that was founded in 1963. They offer a pre-licensure BSN program, an accelerated BSN program, as well as an RN to BSN bridge program. The curriculum is comprised of academic, clinical, and research components. The accelerated BSN program only lasts

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 22
National Rank BSN: 472
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 83.94%

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

Saint Louis University

One Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO - 63103-2097
(314) 977-2222

Saint Louis University is a private Roman Catholic school, located in St. Louis, Missouri. SLU offers a traditional BSN program, as well as an accelerated one-year BSN track, RN-BSN track, in addition to graduate opportunities. All programs are CCNE accredited. Saint Louis University has a long history in nursing education,

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 90.47%

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

Webster University

470 E Lockwood Ave., Saint Louis, MO - 63119-3194
((31) 4) -968-6900

Webster University is a private, non-denominational institution that is located in Webster Groves, MO. They offer a traditional BSN program, an RN to BSN program, as well as a unique dual enrollment program in partner with Lewis & Clark Community College. This means that ADN students at Lewis & Clark

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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): N/A

Missouri has 38 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Saint Louis does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Missouri's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Bolivar, Cape Girardeau, Cottleville, Fayette, Hannibal, Independence, Joplin, Kansas City, Kirksville, Lee's Summit, Liberty, Maryville, Moberly, Park Hills, Parkville, Point Lookout, Poplar Bluff, Saint Joseph, Saint Louis, Saint Peters, Sedalia, Springfield, St. Louis, Union, Warrensburg and West Plains.

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2025 - Best Nursing Schools in Saint Louis, MO