The nursing school at University of Mary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 16 nursing schools in North Dakota, University of Mary ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #32. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 96.72%, giving the University of Mary an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Mary: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN and RN to MSN 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%.
University of Mary Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 96.72%
- North Dakota State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 32
- Grade: A
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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 Programs
Compare North Dakota Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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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 |
University of Mary
Pass Rate

- 7500 University Dr, Bismarck, ND - 58504
- (701) 255-7500

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 96.72%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, BSN to DNP, LPN to BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 162
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,014
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $10,598
Percent Admitted: 72%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 44%
Graduation Rate: 59%
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
- 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