| The nursing school at Bismarck State College is a public institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN. Out of 16 nursing schools in North Dakota, Bismarck State College ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #43. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.42%, giving the Bismarck State College an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Bismarck State College: 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 North Dakota, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 91.08% and for BSN programs is 89.43%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Bismarck State College Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.42%
- North Dakota State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 43
- Grade: A
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Compare North Dakota Nursing School Programs
| Compare North Dakota Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in North Dakota | 5 | 6 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in North Dakota | 91.08% | 89.43% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in North Dakota | 75.00% to 97.42% | 78.11% to 96.72% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for North Dakota | BSN Rankings for North Dakota |
Bismarck State College
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1500 Edwards Ave., Bismarck, ND - 58506-5587
(701) 224-5400
- NCLEX Passing Rate: () 0.00%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate
University Information
Total Faculty: 121
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $4,926
Book and Supplies: $1,100
Percent Received Aid: 83%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $4,195
Percent Admitted: N/A
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: N/A
Graduation Rate: N/A
Cities in North Dakota Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Bismarck or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in North Dakota? 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 North Dakota: Bismarck, Bottineau, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, New Town, Wahpeton and Williston
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Additional Nursing Programs in North Dakota
- Bismarck State College
- Dakota College at Bottineau
- Dickinson State University
- Lake Region State College
- Minot State University
- North Dakota State College of Science
- North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck)
- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
- Rasmussen University-North Dakota
- Sitting Bull College
- University of Jamestown
- University of Jamestown
- University of Mary
- University of North Dakota
- Williston State College
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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


