The nursing school at Salisbury University is a public institution located in Salisbury, Maryland. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 28 nursing schools in Maryland, Salisbury University ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #109. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.80%, giving the Salisbury University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Salisbury University: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Maryland, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 89.22% and for BSN programs is 76.76%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Salisbury University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.80%
- Maryland State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 109
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- Best RN to BSN
- MSN to DNP
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Maryland
- RN to BSN - State Best RN to BSN in Maryland
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Maryland 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 Maryland Nursing School Programs
Compare Maryland Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in Maryland | 15 | 13 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Maryland | 89.22% | 76.76% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Maryland | 79.88% to 97.27% | 55.50% to 92.80% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Maryland | BSN Rankings for Maryland |
Salisbury University
Pass Rate

- 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD - 21801-6862
- (410) 543-6000

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.80%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 439
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $10,188
Book and Supplies: $1,300
Percent Received Aid: 91%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,676
Percent Admitted: 78%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 18%
Graduation Rate: 69%
Cities in Maryland Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Salisbury or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Maryland? 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 Maryland: Arnold, Baltimore, Bel Air, Bowie, Cumberland, Frederick, Frostburg, Hagerstown, La Plata, Largo, North East, Rockville, Stevenson, Takoma Park, Towson and Wye Mills
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Additional Nursing Programs in Maryland
- Allegany College
- Anne Arundel Community College
- Baltimore City Community College
- Bowie State University
- Carroll Community College
- Cecil Community College
- Chesapeake College
- College of Southern Maryland
- Community College of Baltimore County-Catonsville/Essex
- Coppin State University
- Frederick Community College
- Frostburg State University
- Hagerstown Community College
- Harford Community College
- Hood College
- Howard Community College
- Johns Hopkins University
- Montgomery College
- Morgan State University
- Notre Dame of Maryland University
- Prince Georges Community College
- Salisbury University
- Stevenson University
- Towson University
- University of Maryland Global Campus
- University of Maryland-Baltimore
- Washington Adventist University
- Wor-Wic Community College
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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