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Clayton State University

Updated Date: June 15, 2023December 17, 2023

The nursing school at Clayton State University is a public institution located in Morrow, Georgia. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE.
Out of 61 nursing schools in Georgia, Clayton State University ranks #17 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #423. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 80.37%, giving the Clayton State University an overall grade of B.

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Nursing degrees offered at Clayton State University: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.

Academic degree levels offered: Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.

For nursing students in Georgia, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.78% and for BSN programs is 86.57%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.

Clayton State University Nursing at a Glance

  • NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 80.37%
  • Georgia State Rank: 17
  • National Rank: 423
  • Grade: B

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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.

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Compare Georgia Nursing Schools ADN BSN
Number of Nursing Programs in Georgia 21 32
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Georgia 85.78% 86.57%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Georgia 42.27% to 98.08% 75.55% to 96.41%
Best Ranked School Details ADN Rankings for Georgia BSN Rankings for Georgia

 


Clayton State University

School of Nursing

80.37% 3-Year
Pass Rate
  • 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA - 30260-0285
  • (678) 466-4000
Nurse Admin: Elicia Collins, PhD, RN
Title: Interim Assisant Dean
  • NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 80.37%
  • Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
  • Award Levels: Bachelor, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate

University Information

  • Total Faculty: 207
  • In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $5,568
  • Book and Supplies: $2,074
  • Percent Received Aid: 94%
  • Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,750
  • Percent Admitted: 69%
  • Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 49%
  • Graduation Rate: 31%

Cities in Georgia Offering Accredited Nursing Programs

If you are not finding the right nursing program in Morrow or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Georgia? 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 Georgia: Americus, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Bainbridge, Barnesville, Brunswick, Carrollton, Cochran, Dahlonega, Dalton, Decatur, Demorest, Douglas, Kennesaw, Lagrange, Lawrenceville, Macon, Milledgeville, Morrow, Mount Berry, Rome, Savannah, Statesboro, Thomasville, Tifton and Valdosta

 

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      Critical Care Nurse$75,660
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