| The nursing school at University of Utah College of Nursing is a public institution located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 19 nursing schools in Utah, University of Utah College of Nursing ranks #6 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #221. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 89.09%, giving the University of Utah College of Nursing an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Utah College of Nursing: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, 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, BSN to PhD, Master Degree and MSN to DNP level degrees.
For nursing students in Utah, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 93.35% and for BSN programs is 83.36%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
University of Utah College of Nursing Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 89.09%
- Utah State Rank: 6
- National Rank: 221
- Grade: B
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- 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 Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Utah 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 Utah Nursing School Programs
| Compare Utah Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Utah | 10 | 11 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Utah | 93.35% | 83.36% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Utah | 58.82% to 176.87% | 25.00% to 95.58% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Utah | BSN Rankings for Utah |
University of Utah College of Nursing
Pass Rate

201 Presidents Circle, ROOM 201, Salt Lake City, UT - 84112-9008
(801) 581-7200
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 89.09%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP
University Information
Total Faculty: 4193
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $8,893
Book and Supplies: $1,036
Percent Received Aid: 87%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $8,345
Percent Admitted: 79%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 31%
Graduation Rate: 67%
Cities in Utah Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Salt Lake City or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Utah? 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 Utah: Cedar City, Draper, Ephraim, Layton, Logan, Ogden, Orem, Provo, Saint George, Salt Lake City and West Jordan
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Additional Nursing Programs in Utah
- AmeriTech College-Draper
- Brigham Young University-Provo
- Broadview University-West Jordan
- Eagle Gate College-Layton
- Eagle Gate College-Murray
- Independence University
- Nightingale College
- Provo College
- Salt Lake Community College
- Snow College
- Southern Utah University
- Stevens-Henager College
- University of Utah College of Nursing
- Utah State University
- Utah Tech University
- Utah Valley University
- Weber State University
- Western Governors University
- Westminster 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


