| The nursing school at University of South Dakota is a public institution located in Vermillion, South Dakota. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. Out of 13 nursing schools in South Dakota, University of South Dakota ranks #2 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #62. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 94.67%, giving the University of South Dakota an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of South Dakota: 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 RN 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%.
University of South Dakota Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 94.67%
- South Dakota State Rank: 2
- National Rank: 62
- Grade: A
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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 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 |
University of South Dakota
Pass Rate
414 E Clark St, Vermillion, SD - 57069-2390
(605) 658-6200
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 94.67%
- Programs: Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Associate, Bachelor, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 438
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $9,432
Book and Supplies: $1,200
Percent Received Aid: 92%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $5,495
Percent Admitted: 91%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 40%
Graduation Rate: 60%
Cities in South Dakota Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Vermillion 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
