The nursing school at University of Maine at Orono is a public institution located in Orono, Maine. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 16 nursing schools in Maine, University of Maine at Orono ranks #1000009 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1000443. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 94.45%, giving the University of Maine at Orono an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Maine at Orono: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Maine, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.41% and for BSN programs is 86.94%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
University of Maine at Orono Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 94.45%
- Maine State Rank: 1000009
- National Rank: 1000443
- Grade: A
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Compare Maine Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in Maine | 7 | 5 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Maine | 85.41% | 86.94% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Maine | 37.50% to 96.93% | 84.16% to 89.76% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Maine | BSN Rankings for Maine |
University of Maine at Orono
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- 168 College Avenue, Orono, ME - 04469
- (207) 581-1865
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- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 94.45%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 564
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $11,986
Book and Supplies: $1,000
Percent Received Aid: 99%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $9,704
Percent Admitted: 92%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 15%
Graduation Rate: 56%
Cities in Maine Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Orono or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Maine? 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 Maine: Bangor, Biddeford, Fairfield, Lewiston, Orono, Presque Isle, South Portland and Standish
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Additional Nursing Programs in Maine
- Beal University
- Central Maine Community College
- Eastern Maine Community College
- Husson University
- Husson University
- Kennebec Valley Community College
- Maine College of Health Professions (CMMC)
- Northern Maine Community College
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine
- Southern Maine Community College
- University of Maine at Augusta
- University of Maine at Fort Kent
- University of Maine at Orono
- University of Maine at Presque Isle
- University of New England
- University of Southern Maine
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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