North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, North Dakota. They offer a BSN degree with two options: a pre-professional option and a professional option. The pre-professional option is for new students, whereas the professional option is for students who already have their RN license.
The nursing school at North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck) is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA.
Degree types you can earn at North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck) include Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in North Dakota, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 91.00% and for BSN programs is 92.49%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is N/A% and for BSN programs is N/A%.
Out of 16 nursing schools in North Dakota, the nursing program at North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck) ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #183. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.93%, giving the North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck) an overall grade of A.
Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck)
- Grade: A
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.93%
- North Dakota State Rank: 4
- National Rank: 183
Best Online Nursing Programs for North Dakota 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 North Dakota Nursing School Rankings
Compare North Dakota Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
---|---|---|
Number of Nursing Programs | "26" | "26" |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate | 91.00% | 92.49% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range | 75.00% to 97.10% | 85.15% to 96.39% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for North Dakota | BSN Rankings for North Dakota |
North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck)
Pass Rate

- 1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND - 58108-6050
- (701) 231-8011

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.93%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, MSN to DNP
University Information
Total Faculty: 865
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $10,601
Book and Supplies: $800
Percent Received Aid: 95%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,614
Percent Admitted: 94%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 31%
Graduation Rate: 62%
Cities in North Dakota Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Fargo 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
- Mayville State University
- 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