| The nursing school at Austin Peay State University is a public institution located in Clarksville, Tennessee. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 52 nursing schools in Tennessee, Austin Peay State University ranks #9 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #169. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 90.85%, giving the Austin Peay State University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Austin Peay State University: Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.
For nursing students in Tennessee, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 89.86% and for BSN programs is 89.03%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Austin Peay State University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 90.85%
- Tennessee State Rank: 9
- National Rank: 169
- Grade: A
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Compare Tennessee Nursing School Programs
| Compare Tennessee Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Tennessee | 16 | 29 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Tennessee | 89.86% | 89.03% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Tennessee | 75.89% to 98.22% | 75.00% to 97.70% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Tennessee | BSN Rankings for Tennessee |
Austin Peay State University
Pass Rate
601 College St, Clarksville, TN - 37044
(931) 221-7011
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 90.85%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 391
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,431
Book and Supplies: $1,250
Percent Received Aid: 99%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $7,786
Percent Admitted: 91%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 21%
Graduation Rate: 48%
Cities in Tennessee Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Clarksville or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Tennessee? 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 Tennessee: Blountville, Bristol, Chattanooga, Clarksville, Collegedale, Columbia, Cookeville, Dyersburg, Greeneville, Harriman, Harrogate, Jackson, Jefferson City, Johnson City, Knoxville, Lebanon, Martin, McKenzie, Memphis, Milligan College, Morristown, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Pulaski and Tullahoma
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Additional Nursing Programs in Tennessee
- Aquinas College
- Austin Peay State University
- Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
- Belmont University
- Bethel University
- Carson-Newman University
- Chattanooga State Community College
- Christian Brothers University
- Cleveland State Community College
- Columbia State Community College
- Cumberland University
- Dyersburg State Community College
- East Tennessee State University
- Fisk University
- Freed-Hardeman University
- Jackson State Community College
- King University
- King University
- Lee University
- Lincoln Memorial University
- Lipscomb University
- Martin Methodist College
- Maryville College
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Milligan College
- Milligan University
- Motlow State Community College
- Nashville State Community College
- Northeast State Community College
- Pellissippi State Community College
- Remington College-Memphis Campus
- Roane State Community College
- South College
- Southern Adventist University
- Southwest Tennessee Community College
- Tennessee State University
- Tennessee Technological University
- Tennessee Wesleyan College
- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
- The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- The University of Tennessee-Martin
- Trevecca Nazarene University
- Tusculum College
- Union University
- University of Memphis
- University of Phoenix-Nashville Campus
- Vanderbilt University
- Walters State Community College
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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
