| The nursing school at Howard University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. Out of 7 nursing schools in District of Columbia, Howard University ranks #1000001 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1000320. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 89.52%, giving the Howard University an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Howard University: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN 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%.
Howard University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 89.52%
- District of Columbia State Rank: 1000001
- National Rank: 1000320
- Grade: B
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 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 |
Howard University
College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
Pass Rate
2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC - 20059
(202) 806-6100
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 89.52%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor, LPN to BSN, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 1089
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,360
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 98%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $20,237
Percent Admitted: 39%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 25%
Graduation Rate: 64%
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
