The nursing school at Montana Tech of the University of Montana is a public institution located in Butte, Montana. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. Out of 13 nursing schools in Montana, Montana Tech of the University of Montana ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #25. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.09%, giving the Montana Tech of the University of Montana an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Montana Tech of the University of Montana: Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree level degrees.
For nursing students in Montana, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.23% and for BSN programs is 84.46%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Montana Tech of the University of Montana Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.09%
- Montana State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 25
- Grade: A
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Compare Montana Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in Montana | 7 | 6 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Montana | 85.23% | 84.46% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Montana | 65.00% to 97.23% | 71.51% to 97.09% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Montana | BSN Rankings for Montana |
Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Sherry Lesar School of Nursing
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- 1300 W Park St, Butte, MT - 59701-8997
- (406) 496-4256

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 97.09%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor
University Information
Total Faculty: 163
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $7,400
Book and Supplies: $1,320
Percent Received Aid: 93%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $6,705
Percent Admitted: 97%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 31%
Graduation Rate: 57%
Cities in Montana Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Butte or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Montana? 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 Montana: Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City, Missoula and Pablo
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Additional Nursing Programs in Montana
- Aaniiih Nakoda College
- Carroll College
- Flathead Valley Community College
- Helena College University of Montana
- Miles Community College
- Montana State University Billings
- Montana State University-Northern
- Montana Tech of the University of Montana
- MSU Bozeman College of Nursing
- Salish Kootenai College
- Stone Child College
- The University of Montana
- University of Providence
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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