Founded in 1903, the School of Nursing & Health Studies at Georgetown University offers a traditional four-year BSN program along with APRN programs in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Depending on the degree offered (bachelor’s master’s or doctorate), nursing degrees can be studied in a variety of formats including campus, online and hybrid. Georgetown nursing programs are accredited both the ACEN and CCNE. The school is a private not-for-profit institution.
Students have access to diverse health systems and community-based organizations around the Washington DC area and the program maintains thousands of clinical affiliations agreement to support your nursing career.
Georgetown’s nursing programs are recognized by the National League for Nursing as a center for Excellence in Nursing education and its MSN and DNP programs are ranked by U.S. News and World Report.
The nursing school at Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.
Degree types you can earn at Georgetown University include Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree and MSN to DNP level degrees.
For nursing students in District of Columbia, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 60.43% and for BSN programs is 81.86%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.
Out of 7 nursing schools in District of Columbia, the nursing program at Georgetown University ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #14. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 98.96%, giving the Georgetown University an overall grade of A.
Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Georgetown University
- Grade: A
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 98.96%
- District of Columbia State Rank: 2
- National Rank: 14
Best Online Nursing Programs for District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia Nursing School Rankings
| Compare District of Columbia Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs | "26" | "26" |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate | 60.43% | 81.86% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range | 57.10% to 66.20% | 31.37% to 99.01% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for District of Columbia | BSN Rankings for District of Columbia |
Georgetown University
Pass Rate
37th and O St NW, Washington, DC - 20057-0001
(202) 687-0100
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 98.96%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP
University Information
Total Faculty: 1639
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,200
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 54%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $44,328
Percent Admitted: 17%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 45%
Graduation Rate: 94%
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
- Strayer University-Global Region
- 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
