| The nursing school at South Dakota State University is a public institution located in Brookings, South Dakota. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 13 nursing schools in South Dakota, South Dakota State University ranks #3 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #63. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 94.57%, giving the South Dakota State University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at South Dakota State University: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus, hybrid and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Ph.D. and Post Master's NP Certificate 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%.
South Dakota State University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 94.57%
- South Dakota State Rank: 3
- National Rank: 63
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- MSN - Best in Each State
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in South Dakota
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for South Dakota 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 South Dakota Nursing School Programs
| Compare South Dakota Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
South Dakota State University
Pass Rate
1004 Campanile Ave, Brookings, SD - 57007-1898
(800) 952-3541
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 94.57%
- Programs: CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 676
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $9,299
Book and Supplies: $1,200
Percent Received Aid: 95%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $4,603
Percent Admitted: 89%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 44%
Graduation Rate: 59%
Cities in South Dakota Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Brookings 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
