| The nursing school at University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 59 nursing schools in Missouri, University of Missouri-Kansas City ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #42. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 95.87%, giving the University of Missouri-Kansas City an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Missouri-Kansas City: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate 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%.
University of Missouri-Kansas City Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 95.87%
- Missouri State Rank: 2
- National Rank: 42
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- MSN - Best in Each State
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Gerontology Primary Care
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Missouri
- ABSN ABSN Missouri
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Missouri 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 Missouri Nursing School Programs
| Compare Missouri Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
University of Missouri-Kansas City
School of Nursing and Health Studies
Pass Rate
5000 Holmes St., Kansas City, MO - 64110
(816) 235-1000
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 95.87%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 601
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $10,599
Book and Supplies: $770
Percent Received Aid: 92%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,046
Percent Admitted: 63%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 30%
Graduation Rate: 54%
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
