| The nursing school at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public institution located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 44 nursing schools in Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #110. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.78%, giving the University of Massachusetts-Lowell an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Massachusetts-Lowell: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health 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 Bachelor Degree, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree and MSN to DNP level degrees.
For nursing students in Massachusetts, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 87.49% and for BSN programs is 87.16%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.78%
- Massachusetts State Rank: 4
- National Rank: 110
- 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 Massachusetts Nursing School Programs
| Compare Massachusetts Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Massachusetts | 20 | 24 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Massachusetts | 87.49% | 87.16% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Massachusetts | 60.37% to 96.40% | 72.52% to 98.41% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Massachusetts | BSN Rankings for Massachusetts |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing
Pass Rate
1 University Ave, Lowell, MA - 01854-5104
(978) 934-4000
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.78%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, MSN, MSN to DNP
University Information
Total Faculty: 666
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $15,698
Book and Supplies: $1,200
Percent Received Aid: 91%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $9,108
Percent Admitted: 75%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 21%
Graduation Rate: 69%
Cities in Massachusetts Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Lowell or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Massachusetts? 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 Massachusetts: Bedford, Beverly, Boston, Brockton, Chestnut Hill, Chicopee, Danvers, Fall River, Fitchburg, Framingham, Gardner, Greenfield, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lowell, Medford, Milton, North Dartmouth, Paxton, Pittsfield, Quincy, Roxbury Crossing, West Barnstable, Westfield, Weston and Worcester
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Additional Nursing Programs in Massachusetts
- American International College
- Anna Maria College
- Bay Path University
- Bay State College
- Becker College
- Berkshire Community College
- Boston College
- Bristol Community College
- Bunker Hill Community College
- Cape Cod Community College
- College of Our Lady of Elms
- Curry College
- Dean College
- Emmanuel College
- Endicott College
- Fisher College
- Fitchburg State University
- Framingham State University
- Greenfield Community College
- Holyoke Community College
- Laboure College
- Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Massasoit Community College
- MGH Institute of Health Professions
- Middlesex Community College
- Mount Wachusett Community College
- North Shore Community College
- Northeastern University
- Northeastern University
- Northern Essex Community College
- Quincy College
- Quinsigamond Community College
- Regis College
- Roxbury Community College
- Salem State University
- Simmons University
- Springfield Technical Community College
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- University of Massachusetts-Boston
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell
- Westfield State University
- Worcester State College (WSU)
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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
