The nursing school at Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mitchell, South Dakota. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. Out of 13 nursing schools in South Dakota, Dakota Wesleyan University ranks #5 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #306. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 85.96%, giving the Dakota Wesleyan University an overall grade of B. |
Nursing degrees offered at Dakota Wesleyan University: Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree and LPN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in South Dakota, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 81.72% and for BSN programs is 84.10%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Dakota Wesleyan University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 85.96%
- South Dakota State Rank: 5
- National Rank: 306
- Grade: B
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Compare South Dakota Nursing School Programs
Compare South Dakota Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in South Dakota | 5 | 9 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in South Dakota | 81.72% | 84.10% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in South Dakota | 67.47% to 91.29% | 64.10% to 96.95% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for South Dakota | BSN Rankings for South Dakota |
Dakota Wesleyan University
Arlene Gates Department of Nursing
Pass Rate
- 1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD - 57301-4398
- (605) 995-2600
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 85.96%
- Programs: Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingg, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor, LPN to BSN
University Information
- Total Faculty: 44
- In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $1,200
- Book and Supplies: N/A
- Percent Received Aid: 100%
- Average Grant or Scholarship: $15,485
- Percent Admitted: 64%
- Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 44%
Cities in South Dakota Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Mitchell or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in South 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 South Dakota: Brookings, Kyle, Mitchell, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Sisseton, Vermillion and Yankton
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Additional Nursing Programs in South Dakota
- Augustana University
- Dakota Wesleyan University
- Mount Marty College
- National American University
- National American University-Sioux Falls
- Oglala Lakota College
- Presentation College
- Sinte Gleska University
- Sisseton Wahpeton College
- South Dakota State University
- Southeast Technical Institute
- University of Sioux Falls
- University of South Dakota
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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