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Grand Valley State University

Updated Date: June 15, 2023December 17, 2023

The nursing school at Grand Valley State University is a public institution located in Allendale, Michigan. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA.
Out of 65 nursing schools in Michigan, Grand Valley State University ranks #3 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #122. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.31%, giving the Grand Valley State University an overall grade of A.

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Nursing degrees offered at Grand Valley State University: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.

Academic degree levels offered: Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP level degrees.

For nursing students in Michigan, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.90% and for BSN programs is 82.67%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.

Grand Valley State University Nursing at a Glance

  • NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.31%
  • Michigan State Rank: 3
  • National Rank: 122
  • Grade: A

Ranked Programs

  • Best Specific NP Programs Adult Gerontology Primary Care
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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.

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Compare Michigan Nursing Schools ADN BSN
Number of Nursing Programs in Michigan 29 20
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Michigan 85.90% 82.67%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Michigan 76.62% to 97.66% 62.46% to 95.68%
Best Ranked School Details ADN Rankings for Michigan BSN Rankings for Michigan

 


Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof College of Nursing

92.31% 3-Year
Pass Rate
  • 1 Campus Dr, Allendale, MI - 49401-9403
  • (616) 331-2020
Nurse Admin: Patricia Thomas, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACHE, FNAR NEA-BC, ACNS-BC, CNL
Title: Dean and Professor
  • NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.31%
  • Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
  • Award Levels: Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP

University Information

  • Total Faculty: 1101
  • In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $13,560
  • Book and Supplies: $740
  • Percent Received Aid: 90%
  • Average Grant or Scholarship: $6,717
  • Percent Admitted: 88%
  • Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 28%
  • Graduation Rate: 69%

Cities in Michigan Offering Accredited Nursing Programs

If you are not finding the right nursing program in Allendale or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Michigan? 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 Michigan: Adrian, Allen Park, Allendale, Alpena, Ann Arbor, Auburn Hills, Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Big Rapids, Bloomfield Hills, Cadillac, Centreville, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Detroit, Dowagiac, East Lansing, Escanaba, Flint, Grand Rapids, Hancock, Holland, Ironwood, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Livonia, Muskegon, Owosso, Petoskey, Port Huron, Rochester Hills, Sault Ste Marie, Scottville, Sidney, Southfield, Spring Arbor, Traverse City, University Center, Warren and Ypsilanti

 

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