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Villanova University

Updated Date: June 15, 2023December 19, 2024

The nursing school at Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA.
Out of 93 nursing schools in Pennsylvania, Villanova University ranks #13 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #115. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.56%, giving the Villanova University an overall grade of A.

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Nursing degrees offered at Villanova University: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.

Academic degree levels offered: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor Degree, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Ph.D. and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.

For nursing students in Pennsylvania, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 87.97% and for BSN programs is 89.92%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.

Villanova University Nursing at a Glance

  • NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.56%
  • Pennsylvania State Rank: 13
  • National Rank: 115
  • Grade: A

Ranked Programs

  • Best Specific NP Programs Adult Gerontology Primary Care
  • Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Pennsylvania
  • ABSN ABSN Pennsylvania
  • Best Specific NP Programs Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Best Online Nursing Programs for Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Nursing Schools ADN BSN
Number of Nursing Programs in Pennsylvania 31 59
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Pennsylvania 87.97% 89.92%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Pennsylvania 77.33% to 99.37% 76.53% to 99.12%
Best Ranked School Details ADN Rankings for Pennsylvania BSN Rankings for Pennsylvania

 


Villanova University

M_ Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing

92.56% 3-Year
Pass Rate
  • 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA - 19085-1699
  • (610) 519-4500
Nurse Admin: Donna S. Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN
Title: Connelly Endowed Dean
  • NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.56%
  • Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
  • Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, Bachelor, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate

University Information

  • Total Faculty: 732
  • In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,100
  • Book and Supplies: N/A
  • Percent Received Aid: 64%
  • Average Grant or Scholarship: $32,435
  • Percent Admitted: 31%
  • Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 25%
  • Graduation Rate: 92%

Cities in Pennsylvania Offering Accredited Nursing Programs

If you are not finding the right nursing program in Villanova or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Pennsylvania? 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 Pennsylvania: Abington, Allentown, Altoona, Aston, Bethlehem, Bloomsburg, Blue Bell, Bradford, Bryn Mawr, Butler, California, Center Valley, Clarion, Cresson, Dunmore, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Erie, Gwynedd Valley, Harrisburg, Immaculata, Indiana, Lemont Furnace, Lock Haven, Loretto, Mansfield, Mechanicsburg, Media, Middletown, Monaca, Mont Alto, Moon Township, Nanticoke, New Kensington, Newtown, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Saint Davids, Schnecksville, Schuylkill Haven, Scranton, Sharon, Slippery Rock, Titusville, University Park, Villanova, Waynesburg, West Chester, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, York and Youngwood

 

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  • Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
  • Pittsburgh Technical College
  • Reading Area Community College
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  • Westminster College
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  • Widener University-Main Campus
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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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      Oncology Nurse$75,660
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