| The nursing school at Samford University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN and CCNE. Out of 40 nursing schools in Alabama, Samford University ranks #1000004 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1000364. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.57%, giving the Samford University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Samford University: Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Alabama, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 81.98% and for BSN programs is 85.70%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Samford University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.57%
- Alabama State Rank: 1000004
- National Rank: 1000364
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Alabama
- Best Specific NP Programs Emergency Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- FNP by State FNP Alabama
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Alabama Students
In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.
Compare Alabama Nursing School Programs
| Compare Alabama Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Alabama | 26 | 16 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Alabama | 81.98% | 85.70% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Alabama | 59.88% to 98.68% | 59.65% to 95.88% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Alabama | BSN Rankings for Alabama |
Samford University
Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing
Pass Rate
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL - 35229-2240
(205) 726-2011
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.57%
- Programs: Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Administration, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 362
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,000
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $17,676
Percent Admitted: 84%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 30%
Graduation Rate: 77%
Cities in Alabama Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Birmingham or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Alabama? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Alabama: Alexander City, Andalusia, Bay Minette, Birmingham, Boaz, Dothan, Gadsden, Hanceville, Jasper, Livingston, Mobile, Montgomery, Muscle Shoals, Phenix City, Rainsville, Selma, Tanner, Tuscaloosa, Tuskegee and Wadley
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Additional Nursing Programs in Alabama
- Auburn University
- Auburn University at Montgomery
- Bevill State Community College
- Bishop State Community College
- Central Alabama Community College
- Chattahoochee Valley State Community College
- Coastal Alabama CC (Alabama Southern)
- Coastal Alabama CC (James H Faulkner State)
- Coastal Alabama CC (Jefferson Davis)
- Gadsden State Community College
- George C Wallace State Community College-Dothan
- George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
- George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
- Jacksonville State University
- Jefferson State Community College
- John C Calhoun State Community College
- Judson College – Teach Out Program
- Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus
- Lurleen B Wallace Community College
- Northeast Alabama Community College
- Northwest-Shoals Community College
- Oakwood University
- Samford University
- Shelton State Community College
- Snead State Community College
- South University-Montgomery
- Southern Union State Community College
- Spring Hill College
- Troy University - Troy
- Tuskegee University
- University of Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of Alabama in Huntsville
- University of Mobile
- University of North Alabama
- University of South Alabama
- University of West Alabama
- Virginia College-Birmingham
- Virginia College-Montgomery
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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
