| The nursing school at MSU Bozeman College of Nursing is a public institution located in Bozeman, Montana. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 13 nursing schools in Montana, MSU Bozeman College of Nursing ranks #3 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #354. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 84.03%, giving the MSU Bozeman College of Nursing an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at MSU Bozeman College of Nursing: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, Master Degree and MSN to DNP 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%.
MSU Bozeman College of Nursing Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 84.03%
- Montana State Rank: 3
- National Rank: 354
- Grade: B
Ranked Programs
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- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Montana 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 Montana Nursing School Programs
| Compare Montana Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
MSU Bozeman College of Nursing
Pass Rate

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT - 59717
(406) 994-0211
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 84.03%
- Programs: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP
University Information
Total Faculty: 1023
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $7,528
Book and Supplies: $1,450
Percent Received Aid: 92%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $6,737
Percent Admitted: 81%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 21%
Graduation Rate: 60%
Cities in Montana Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Bozeman 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


