| The nursing school at Rhode Island College is a public institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN and CCNE. Out of 5 nursing schools in Rhode Island, Rhode Island College ranks #1 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #220. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 89.11%, giving the Rhode Island College an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Rhode Island College: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Rhode Island, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.41% and for BSN programs is 83.63%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Rhode Island College Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 89.11%
- Rhode Island State Rank: 1
- National Rank: 220
- Grade: B
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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 Rhode Island Nursing School Programs
| Compare Rhode Island Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Rhode Island | 2 | 4 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Rhode Island | 85.41% | 83.63% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Rhode Island | 84.65% to 86.58% | 79.23% to 89.11% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Rhode Island | BSN Rankings for Rhode Island |
Rhode Island College
Pass Rate
600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI - 02908
(401) 456-8000
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 89.11%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, MSN, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 319
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $10,702
Book and Supplies: $1,200
Percent Received Aid: 93%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,674
Percent Admitted: 81%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 21%
Graduation Rate: 46%
Cities in Rhode Island Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Providence or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Rhode Island? 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 Rhode Island: East Greenwich, Kingston, Newport, Providence and Warwick
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Additional Nursing Programs in Rhode Island
- Community College of Rhode Island
- New England Institute of Technology
- Rhode Island College
- Salve Regina University
- University of Rhode Island
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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
