| The nursing school at Alcorn State University is a public institution located in Alcorn State, Mississippi. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN. Out of 24 nursing schools in Mississippi, Alcorn State University ranks #6 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #255. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 88.13%, giving the Alcorn State University an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Alcorn State University: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.
For nursing students in Mississippi, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 97.63% and for BSN programs is 91.20%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Alcorn State University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 88.13%
- Mississippi State Rank: 6
- National Rank: 255
- Grade: B
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Mississippi
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Best Online Nursing Programs for Mississippi 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 Mississippi Nursing School Programs
| Compare Mississippi Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Mississippi | 17 | 7 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Mississippi | 97.63% | 91.20% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Mississippi | 93.65% to 100.00% | 87.25% to 97.09% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Mississippi | BSN Rankings for Mississippi |
Alcorn State University
Pass Rate
1000 ASU Dr Ste 359, Alcorn State, MS - 39096-7500
(601) 877-6100
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 88.13%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 152
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,606
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $10,737
Percent Admitted: 38%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 16%
Graduation Rate: 45%
Cities in Mississippi Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Alcorn State or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Mississippi? 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 Mississippi: Alcorn State, Booneville, Clarksdale, Ellisville, Fulton, Goodman, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Meridian, Moorhead, Perkinston, Poplarville, Raymond, Scooba, Senatobia, Summit and Wesson
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Additional Nursing Programs in Mississippi
- Alcorn State University
- Belhaven University
- Coahoma Community College
- Copiah-Lincoln Community College
- Delta State University
- East Central Community College
- East Mississippi Community College
- Hinds Community College
- Holmes Community College
- Itawamba Community College
- Jones County Junior College
- Meridian Community College
- Mississippi College
- Mississippi Delta Community College
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
- Mississippi University for Women
- Northeast Mississippi Community College
- Northwest Mississippi Community College
- Pearl River Community College
- Southwest Mississippi Community College
- University of Mississippi
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
- University of Southern Mississippi
- William Carey University
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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
