| The nursing school at Northwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Orange City, Iowa. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. Out of 33 nursing schools in Iowa, Northwestern College ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #15. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.82%, giving the Northwestern College an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Northwestern College: Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Bachelor Degree level degrees.
For nursing students in Iowa, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 83.78% and for BSN programs is 86.42%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Northwestern College Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.82%
- Iowa State Rank: 2
- National Rank: 15
- Grade: A
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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.
Compare Iowa Nursing School Programs
| Compare Iowa Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Iowa | 15 | 18 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Iowa | 83.78% | 86.42% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Iowa | 66.15% to 94.97% | 68.35% to 98.15% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Iowa | BSN Rankings for Iowa |
Northwestern College
Pass Rate
101 Seventh St SW, Orange City, IA - 51041
(712) 707-7000
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 97.82%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor
University Information
Total Faculty: 78
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,160
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $21,658
Percent Admitted: 74%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 33%
Graduation Rate: 69%
Cities in Iowa Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Orange City or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Iowa? 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 Iowa: Ankeny, Calmar, Cedar Rapids, Creston, Davenport, Decorah, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Iowa Falls, Lamoni, Mason City, Mount Pleasant, Orange City, Ottumwa, Sheldon, Sioux Center, Sioux City, Waterloo and West Burlington
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Additional Nursing Programs in Iowa
- Allen College
- Briar Cliff University
- Clarke University
- Coe College
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Dordt University
- Eastern Iowa Community College Dist
- Ellsworth Community College
- Graceland University-Lamoni
- Grand View University
- Hawkeye Community College
- Indian Hills Community College
- Iowa Central Community College
- Iowa State University
- Iowa Wesleyan University
- Luther College
- Marshall University Pt. Pleasant Campus
- Mercy College of Health Sciences
- Morningside University
- Mount Mercy University
- North Iowa Area Community College
- Northeast Iowa Community College Dist
- Northwest Iowa Community College
- Northwestern College
- Saint Ambrose University
- Southeastern Community College
- Southwestern Community College
- St Luke's College
- University of Dubuque
- University of Iowa
- Upper Iowa University
- Western Iowa Tech Community College
- William Penn 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
