| The nursing school at Purdue University is a public institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 38 nursing schools in Indiana, Purdue University ranks #3 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #112. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.73%, giving the Purdue University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Purdue University: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.
For nursing students in Indiana, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 78.36% and for BSN programs is 87.23%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Purdue University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.73%
- Indiana State Rank: 3
- National Rank: 112
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- MSN - Best in Each State
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Gerontology Primary Care
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Indiana
- ABSN ABSN Indiana
Best Online Nursing Programs for Indiana 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 Indiana Nursing School Programs
| Compare Indiana Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Indiana | 7 | 26 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Indiana | 78.36% | 87.23% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Indiana | 44.60% to 96.43% | 76.47% to 94.82% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Indiana | BSN Rankings for Indiana |
Purdue University
Pass Rate
Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN - 47907-2040
(765) 494-4600
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.73%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 2821
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $9,992
Book and Supplies: $1,010
Percent Received Aid: 61%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $10,213
Percent Admitted: 67%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 23%
Graduation Rate: 83%
Cities in Indiana Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in West Lafayette or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Indiana? 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 Indiana: Donaldson, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Ft. Wayne, Gary, Goshen, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Mishawaka, Muncie, New Albany, Notre Dame, Rensselaer, South Bend, Terre Haute, Valparaiso, Vincennes, West Lafayette and Westville
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Additional Nursing Programs in Indiana
- American College of Education
- Ancilla Domini College
- Anderson University
- Ball State University
- Bethel College-Indiana
- Chamberlain College
- Goshen College
- Harrison College-Indianapolis
- Huntington University
- Indiana State University
- Indiana University East
- Indiana University-Kokomo
- Indiana University-Northwest
- Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
- Indiana University-South Bend
- Indiana University-Southeast
- Indiana Wesleyan University
- Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
- Ivy Tech Community College-Indianapolis
- Marian University
- Medtech College-Fort Wayne
- Medtech College-Greenwood
- Medtech College-Indianapolis
- Purdue University
- Purdue University Global
- Purdue University Northwest
- Purdue University-Calumet Campus
- Purdue University-Fort Wayne
- Purdue University-North Central Campus
- Saint Josephs College
- Saint Mary's College
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
- University of Evansville
- University of Indianapolis
- University of Saint Francis
- University of Southern Indiana
- Valparaiso University
- Vincennes University
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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
