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North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck)

Updated Date: June 15, 2023December 16, 2024

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, CCNE and COA.
Out of 16 nursing schools in North Dakota, North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck) ranks #3 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #107. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.86%, giving the North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck) an overall grade of A.

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Nursing degrees offered at North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck): Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.

Academic degree levels offered: 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 91.08% 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%.

North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck) Nursing at a Glance

  • NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.86%
  • North Dakota State Rank: 3
  • National Rank: 107
  • Grade: A

Ranked Programs

  • Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in North Dakota
  • RN to BSN - State Best RN to BSN in North Dakota
  • Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP

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.

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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

 


North Dakota State University (Combined NDSU Fargo campus and NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health Bismarck)

School of Nursing

92.86% 3-Year
Pass Rate
  • 1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND - 58108-6050
  • (701) 231-8011
Nurse Admin: Carla Gross, PhD, RN
Title: Associate Dean
  • NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.86%
  • Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
  • Award Levels: Bachelor, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN

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
  • 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

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