The nursing school at University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing is a public institution located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN and CCNE. Out of 26 nursing schools in New Mexico, University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing ranks #8 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #453. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 84.13%, giving the University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing: Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Associate Degree level degrees.
For nursing students in New Mexico, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 83.80% and for BSN programs is 85.56%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 84.13%
- New Mexico State Rank: 8
- National Rank: 453
- Grade: B
Best Online Nursing Programs for New Mexico 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 New Mexico Nursing School Programs
Compare New Mexico Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in New Mexico | 17 | 11 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in New Mexico | 83.80% | 85.56% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in New Mexico | 56.92% to 100.00% | 72.90% to 98.35% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for New Mexico | BSN Rankings for New Mexico |
University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing
College of Nursing- Health Sciences Center
Pass Rate

- 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM - 87508-4887
- (505) 428-1000

- NCLEX Passing Rate: () %
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate
University Information
Total Faculty: 67
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $2,145
Book and Supplies: $4,995
Percent Received Aid: 75%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,859
Percent Admitted: N/A
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
Graduation Rate: 25%
Cities in New Mexico Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Santa Fe or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in New Mexico? 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 Mexico: Alamogordo, Albuquerque, Carlsbad, Clovis, Crownpoint, Espanola, Farmington, Gallup, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Lunas, Portales, Ranchos de Taos, Roswell, Santa Fe and Silver City
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Additional Nursing Programs in New Mexico
- Brookline College Traditional College
- Carrington College-Albuquerque
- Clovis Community College
- CNM BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
- Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
- Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
- Luna Community College
- National American University
- National American University-Albuquerque West
- Navajo Technical University
- New Mexico Highlands University
- New Mexico Junior College BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
- New Mexico State University - Doña Ana Community College
- New Mexico State University-Alamogordo
- New Mexico State University-Carlsbad
- New Mexico State University-Las Cruces
- Northern New Mexico College
- PIMA Medical Institute
- San Juan College BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
- University of New Mexico - Santa Fe College of Nursing
- University of New Mexico College of Nursing
- University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
- University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
- University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus
- UNM Taos BSN & UNM BSN Aggregated
- Western NM University/BSN
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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