| The nursing school at George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 7 nursing schools in District of Columbia, George Washington University ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #323. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 85.51%, giving the George Washington University an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at George Washington University: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus 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, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in District of Columbia, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 90.66% and for BSN programs is 80.87%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
George Washington University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 85.51%
- District of Columbia State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 323
- Grade: B
Ranked Programs
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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 District of Columbia Nursing School Programs
| Compare District of Columbia Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in District of Columbia | 1 | 5 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in District of Columbia | 90.66% | 80.87% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in District of Columbia | 85.63% to 99.29% | 31.37% to 99.01% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for District of Columbia | BSN Rankings for District of Columbia |
George Washington University
Pass Rate
1918 F Street, NW, Washington, DC - 20052
(202) 994-1000
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 85.51%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family 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 BSN, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 1340
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,400
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 72%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $30,529
Percent Admitted: 43%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 17%
Graduation Rate: 85%
Cities in District of Columbia Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Washington or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in District of Columbia? 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 District of Columbia: Washington
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Additional Nursing Programs in District of Columbia
- George Washington University
- Georgetown University
- Howard University
- The Catholic University of America
- Trinity Washington University
- University of the District of Columbia
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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
