The nursing school at Saint Mary's College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 38 nursing schools in Indiana, Saint Mary's College ranks #17 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #418. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 80.61%, giving the Saint Mary's College an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Saint Mary's College: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, 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 Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing and MSN to DNP 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%.
Saint Mary's College Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 80.61%
- Indiana State Rank: 17
- National Rank: 418
- Grade: B
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Indiana
- ABSN ABSN Indiana
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
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 |
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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 |
Saint Mary's College
Pass Rate

- 133 Le Mans Hall, Notre Dame, IN - 46556
- (574) 284-4000

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 80.61%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP
University Information
Total Faculty: 142
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,150
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $31,547
Percent Admitted: 82%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 20%
Graduation Rate: 81%
Cities in Indiana Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Notre Dame 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