| The nursing school at Wichita State University is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 42 nursing schools in Kansas, Wichita State University ranks #11 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #358. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 83.85%, giving the Wichita State University an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Wichita State University: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Kansas, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 82.67% and for BSN programs is 84.84%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Wichita State University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 83.85%
- Kansas State Rank: 11
- National Rank: 358
- Grade: B
Ranked Programs
- MSN - Best in Each State
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Kansas
- RN to BSN - State Best RN to BSN in Kansas
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Kansas 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 Kansas Nursing School Programs
| Compare Kansas Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Kansas | 21 | 19 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Kansas | 82.67% | 84.84% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Kansas | 56.84% to 96.17% | 66.79% to 94.43% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Kansas | BSN Rankings for Kansas |
Wichita State University
Pass Rate
1845 N. Fairmount, Wichita, KS - 67260-0124
(316) 978-3456
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 83.85%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 566
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,800
Book and Supplies: $1,250
Percent Received Aid: 90%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,276
Percent Admitted: 80%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 26%
Graduation Rate: 48%
Cities in Kansas Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Wichita or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Kansas? 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 Kansas: Atchison, Baldwin City, Beloit, Chanute, Coffeyville, Colby, Concordia, Dodge City, El Dorado, Emporia, Fort Scott, Great Bend, Hays, Hesston, Highland, Hutchinson, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Liberal, Manhattan, North Newton, Olathe, Overland Park, Parsons, Pittsburg, Pratt, Salina, Topeka, Wichita and Winfield
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Additional Nursing Programs in Kansas
- Baker University
- Barton County Community College
- Benedictine College
- Bethel College-North Newton
- Brown Mackie College-Salina
- Butler County Community College
- Cloud County Community College
- Coffeyville Community College
- Colby Community College
- Dodge City Community College
- Donnelly College
- Emporia State University
- Fort Hays State University
- Fort Scott Community College
- Garden City Community College
- Grantham University
- Hesston College
- Highland Comm College Technical Center
- Hutchinson Community College
- Johnson County Community College
- Kansas City Kansas Community College
- Kansas Wesleyan University
- Labette Community College
- Manhattan Area Technical College
- MidAmerica Nazarene University
- National American University-Overland Park
- National American University-Wichita
- National American University-Wichita West
- Neosho County Community College
- Newman University
- North Central Kansas Technical College-Hays
- Ottawa University-Kansas City
- Ottawa University-Online
- Pittsburg State University
- Pratt Community College
- Rasmussen University-Kansas
- Seward County Community College
- Southwestern College
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- University of Saint Mary
- Washburn University
- Wichita State 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
