The nursing school at Research College of Nursing is a private for-profit institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 59 nursing schools in Missouri, Research College of Nursing ranks #14 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #277. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 87.12%, giving the Research College of Nursing an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Research College of Nursing: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, 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 Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and RN to MSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Missouri, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 87.61% and for BSN programs is 88.12%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Research College of Nursing Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 87.12%
- Missouri State Rank: 14
- National Rank: 277
- Grade: B
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Compare Missouri Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in Missouri | 22 | 36 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Missouri | 87.61% | 88.12% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Missouri | 76.34% to 99.26% | 72.02% to 100.00% |
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Research College of Nursing
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- 2525 E. Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO - 64132
- (816) 995-2800

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 87.12%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, MSN, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 34
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: N/A
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: N/A
Average Grant or Scholarship: $2,013,249
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Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
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Cities in Missouri Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Kansas City or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Missouri? 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 Missouri: Bolivar, Cape Girardeau, Cottleville, Fayette, Hannibal, Independence, Joplin, Kansas City, Kirksville, Lee's Summit, Liberty, Maryville, Moberly, Park Hills, Parkville, Point Lookout, Poplar Bluff, Saint Joseph, Saint Louis, Saint Peters, Sedalia, Springfield, St. Louis, Union, Warrensburg and West Plains
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Additional Nursing Programs in Missouri
- Avila University
- Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
- Central Methodist University
- Central Methodist University
- Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies
- Chamberlain College of Nursing
- College of the Ozarks
- Columbia College
- Concorde Career College
- Cox College
- Culver-Stockton College
- Drury University
- East Central College-Union
- Evangel University
- Fontbonne University
- Hannibal La-Grange University
- Jefferson College
- Lincoln University
- Lindenwood University
- Maryville University of Saint Louis
- Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences (Southwest Baptist University)
- Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
- Mineral Area College
- Missouri Baptist University
- Missouri Southern State University
- Missouri State University-Springfield
- Missouri State University-West Plains
- Missouri Valley College
- Missouri Western State University
- Moberly Area Community College
- National American University
- National American University-Lee’s Summit
- National American University-Zona Rosa
- North Central Missouri College-Trenton
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Ozarks Technical Community College
- Park University
- Research College of Nursing
- Rockhurst University
- Saint Louis University
- Saint Louis University
- Sanford-Brown College-St Peters
- Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- Southeast Missouri State University
- St Charles Community College
- St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
- St Louis Community College-St Louis
- St Luke's College of Nursing
- State Fair Community College
- Texas County Technical Institute
- Three Rivers Community College-Poplar Bluff
- Truman State University
- University of Central Missouri
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- University of Missouri-St Louis
- Webster University
- William Jewell College
- William Woods 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