The nursing school at Mississippi University for Women is a public institution located in Columbus, Mississippi. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 24 nursing schools in Mississippi, Mississippi University for Women ranks #3 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #83. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 93.75%, giving the Mississippi University for Women an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Mississippi University for Women: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â APRN Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN 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%.
Mississippi University for Women Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 93.75%
- Mississippi State Rank: 3
- National Rank: 83
- 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 Mississippi Nursing School Programs
Compare Mississippi Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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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 |
Mississippi University for Women
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Pass Rate

- 1100 College Street, Columbus, MS - 39701
- (662) 329-4750

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 93.75%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 143
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,600
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 99%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $6,221
Percent Admitted: 99%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 37%
Graduation Rate: 46%
Cities in Mississippi Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Columbus 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