The nursing school at Rutgers University SON Newark is a public institution located in Newark, New Jersey. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 47 nursing schools in New Jersey, Rutgers University SON Newark ranks #999999 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1000011. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 0.00%, giving the Rutgers University SON Newark an overall grade of . |
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Nursing degrees offered at Rutgers University SON Newark: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family 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 and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.
For nursing students in New Jersey, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 83.94% and for BSN programs is 85.85%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Rutgers University SON Newark Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 0.00%
- New Jersey State Rank: 999999
- National Rank: 1000011
- Grade:
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in New Jersey
- Best Specific NP Programs Emergency Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
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Compare New Jersey Nursing School Programs
Compare New Jersey Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in New Jersey | 20 | 16 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in New Jersey | 83.94% | 85.85% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in New Jersey | 34.05% to 100.00% | 74.35% to 95.02% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for New Jersey | BSN Rankings for New Jersey |
Rutgers University SON Newark
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- 249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ - 07102
- (973) 353-1766

- NCLEX Passing Rate: () %
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 653
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $15,208
Book and Supplies: $1,350
Percent Received Aid: 85%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $13,022
Percent Admitted: 74%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 13%
Graduation Rate: 65%
Cities in New Jersey Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Newark or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in New Jersey? 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 New Jersey: Blackwood, Bloomfield, Branchburg, Caldwell, Camden, Carneys Point, Cranford, Edison, Ewing, Galloway, Glassboro, Jersey City, Lakewood, Lincroft, Lodi, Mays Landing, Newark, Paramus, Paterson, Ramsey, Randolph, Sewell, South Orange, Teaneck, Teterboro, Toms River, Trenton, Vineland, Wayne, West Long Branch and West Windsor
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Additional Nursing Programs in New Jersey
- Atlantic Cape Community College
- Bergen Community College
- Berkeley College-Woodland Park
- Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
- Brookdale Community College
- Caldwell University
- Camden County College
- Chamberlain University-New Jersey
- College of Saint Elizabeth
- County College of Morris
- Cumberland County College
- Eastern International College-Belleville
- Eastern International College-Jersey City
- Eastwick College-Ramsey PN TO RN
- Essex County College
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
- Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
- Felician University
- Georgian Court University
- Hudson County Community College
- Jersey College - Teterboro
- Kean University
- Mercer County Community College
- Middlesex County College
- Monmouth University School of Nursing and Health Studies
- Montclair State University
- New Jersey City University
- Ocean County College
- Passaic County Community College
- Ramapo College of New Jersey
- Raritan Valley Community College
- Rider University
- Rowan College at Burlington County
- Rowan College at Gloucester County
- Rowan University
- Rutgers University SON Newark
- Rutgers University-Camden
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick
- Salem Community College
- Seton Hall University
- St Peter's University (St Peter's College)
- Stockton University
- The College of New Jersey
- Thomas Edison State College
- Union County College
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- William Paterson University of New Jersey
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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