The nursing school at Truman State University is a public institution located in Kirksville, Missouri. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. Out of 59 nursing schools in Missouri, Truman State University ranks #7 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #176. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 90.48%, giving the Truman State University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Truman State University: Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN and Bachelor Degree 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%.
Truman State University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 90.48%
- Missouri State Rank: 7
- National Rank: 176
- Grade: A
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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% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Missouri | BSN Rankings for Missouri |
Truman State University
Department of Nursing, HS 3206
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- 100 E Normal Avenue, Kirksville, MO - 63501-4221
- (660) 785-4000

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 90.48%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor
University Information
Total Faculty: 278
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,689
Book and Supplies: $1,000
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,772
Percent Admitted: 72%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 26%
Graduation Rate: 75%
Cities in Missouri Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Kirksville 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