| The nursing school at University of Rhode Island is a public institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 5 nursing schools in Rhode Island, University of Rhode Island ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #322. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 85.53%, giving the University of Rhode Island an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Rhode Island: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, 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 APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate 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%.
University of Rhode Island Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 85.53%
- Rhode Island State Rank: 2
- National Rank: 322
- Grade: B
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Rhode Island
- RN to BSN - State Best RN to BSN in Rhode Island
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Rhode Island 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 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 |
University of Rhode Island
Pass Rate
Green Hall, 35 Campus Avenue, Kingston, RI - 02881
(401) 874-1000
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 85.53%
- Programs: Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 785
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $15,332
Book and Supplies: $1,250
Percent Received Aid: 98%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $11,835
Percent Admitted: 76%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 18%
Graduation Rate: 71%
Cities in Rhode Island Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Kingston 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
