| The nursing school at Arkansas State University-Newport is a public institution located in Newport, Arkansas. Its nursing programs are accredited by . Out of 31 nursing schools in Arkansas, Arkansas State University-Newport ranks #1000008 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1000890. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 47.00%, giving the Arkansas State University-Newport an overall grade of . |
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Nursing degrees offered at Arkansas State University-Newport: Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Associate Degree level degrees.
For nursing students in Arkansas, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 82.71% and for BSN programs is 85.90%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Arkansas State University-Newport Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 47.00%
- Arkansas State Rank: 1000008
- National Rank: 1000890
- Grade:
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| Compare Arkansas Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Arkansas | 24 | 12 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Arkansas | 82.71% | 85.90% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Arkansas | 65.78% to 94.26% | 51.89% to 98.11% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Arkansas | BSN Rankings for Arkansas |
Arkansas State University-Newport
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7648 Victory Blvd, Newport, AR - 72112
(870) 512-7800
- NCLEX Passing Rate: () 0.00%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate
University Information
Total Faculty: 69
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $2,856
Book and Supplies: $548
Percent Received Aid: 89%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $3,919
Percent Admitted: N/A
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
Graduation Rate: 35%
Cities in Arkansas Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Newport or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Arkansas? 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 Arkansas: Arkadelphia, Batesville, Bentonville, Blytheville, De Queen, Forrest City, Fort Smith, Harrison, Hope, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, Little Rock, Magnolia, Malvern, Melbourne, Mena, Monticello, Morrilton, Pine Bluff, Pocahontas, Russellville and Searcy
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Additional Nursing Programs in Arkansas
- Arkansas Northeastern College - Blytheville
- Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
- Arkansas State University Three Rivers
- Arkansas State University-Newport
- Arkansas Tech University - Russellville
- Black River Technical College
- Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
- East Arkansas Community College - Forrest City
- Harding University - Searcy
- Henderson State University - Arkadelphia
- John Brown University
- National Park College – Hot Springs (National Park Community College)
- North Arkansas College - Harrison
- Northwest Arkansas Community College-Bentonville
- Ouachita Baptist University
- Ozarka College
- Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas - Helena
- SEARK College-Pine Bluff
- South Arkansas Community College
- Southern Arkansas University Main Campus - Magnolia
- UA Rich Mountain
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock
- University of Arkansas at Monticello
- University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
- University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
- University of Arkansas Community College-Hope
- University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Little Rock
- University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
- University of Central Arkansas - Conway
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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


