| The nursing school at Murray State University is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 41 nursing schools in Kentucky, Murray State University ranks #5 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #114. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.59%, giving the Murray State University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Murray State University: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Kentucky, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 86.63% and for BSN programs is 88.80%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Murray State University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.59%
- Kentucky State Rank: 5
- National Rank: 114
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Kentucky
- RN to BSN - State Best RN to BSN in Kentucky
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Kentucky 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 Kentucky Nursing School Programs
| Compare Kentucky Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Kentucky | 26 | 19 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Kentucky | 86.63% | 88.80% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Kentucky | 71.22% to 97.85% | 62.52% to 100.00% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Kentucky | BSN Rankings for Kentucky |
Murray State University
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Pass Rate
218 Wells Hall, Murray, KY - 42071-3318
(270) 809-3011
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.59%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 460
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $9,252
Book and Supplies: $1,260
Percent Received Aid: 99%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $9,282
Percent Admitted: 77%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 20%
Graduation Rate: 53%
Cities in Kentucky Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Murray or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Kentucky? 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 Kentucky: Ashland, Barbourville, Campbellsville, Crestview Hills, Elizabethtown, Frankfort, Grayson, Hazard, Highland Heights, Hopkinsville, Lexington, Louisville, Madisonville, Maysville, Midway, Morehead, Murray, Owensboro, Paducah, Pikeville, Prestonsburg and Somerset
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Additional Nursing Programs in Kentucky
- Alice Lloyd College
- American National University
- Ashland Cmty. & Technical College-Ashland
- Beckfield College-Florence
- Bellarmine University
- Berea College
- Big Sandy Cmty. & Technical College-Prestonsburg
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College-Lexington
- Campbellsville University
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Elizabethtown Community & Technical College
- Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
- Gateway Community & Technical College-Edgewood
- Hazard Cmty. & Technical College-Hazard
- Henderson Cmty. College-Henderson
- Hopkinsville Community College - Hopkinsville
- Hussian College-Daymar College Bowling Green
- Jefferson Cmty. & Technical College-Louisville
- Kentucky Christian University
- Kentucky State University-Frankfort
- Lindsey Wilson College
- Madisonville Community College
- Maysville Community & Technical College
- Midway College-Midway
- Morehead State University
- Murray State University
- Northern Kentucky University
- Owensboro Community & Technical College
- Somerset Community College
- Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College - Bowling Green
- Southeast KY Cmty. & Technical College-Cumberland
- Spalding University
- Sullivan University
- Thomas More University
- Union College
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisville-Louisville
- University of Pikeville-Pikeville
- University of the Cumberlands
- West Kentucky Community & Technical College-Paducah
- Western Kentucky University-Bowling Green
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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
