| The nursing school at University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 61 nursing schools in Virginia, University of Virginia ranks #5 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #149. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 91.44%, giving the University of Virginia an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Virginia: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care 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 MSN, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.
For nursing students in Virginia, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 81.25% and for BSN programs is 87.28%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
University of Virginia Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 91.44%
- Virginia State Rank: 5
- National Rank: 149
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- MSN - Best in Each State
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
Best Online Nursing Programs for Virginia 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 Virginia Nursing School Programs
| Compare Virginia Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Virginia | 26 | 24 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Virginia | 81.25% | 87.28% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Virginia | 44.54% to 100.00% | 72.92% to 97.09% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Virginia | BSN Rankings for Virginia |
University of Virginia
Pass Rate
1827 University Avenue, Charlottesville, VA - 22903-2628
(434) 924-0311
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 91.44%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated MSN, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 2813
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $19,244
Book and Supplies: $1,396
Percent Received Aid: 60%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $20,125
Percent Admitted: 23%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 41%
Graduation Rate: 94%
Cities in Virginia Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Charlottesville or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Virginia? 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 Virginia: Abingdon, Alberta, Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, Chesapeake, Chester, Clifton Forge, Dublin, Fairfax, Farmville, Franklin, Glen Allen, Glenns, Hampton, Harrisonburg, Locust Grove, Lynchburg, Martinsville, McLean, Norfolk, North Chesterfield, Petersburg, Radford, Reston, Richmond, Roanoke, Weyers Cave, Winchester, Wise and Wytheville
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Additional Nursing Programs in Virginia
- American National University
- Averett University
- Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Bluefield University
- Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing
- Bryant & Stratton College-Richmond
- Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
- Centra College of Nursing
- Chamberlain College of Nursing
- Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
- Danville Community College
- Eastern Mennonite University
- ECPI University
- George Mason University
- Germanna Community College
- Global Health College
- Hampton University
- J. Sargeant Reynolds CC LPN to ADN (Evening)
- James Madison University
- Jefferson College of Health Sciences
- John Tyler Community College
- Liberty University
- Longwood University
- Lord Fairfax Comm Col-Fauquier
- Mary Baldwin University
- Marymount University
- Mountain Empire Community College
- New River Community College
- Norfolk State University
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Old Dominion University
- Patrick Henry Community College
- Paul D Camp Community College
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
- Radford University (Roanoke)
- Randolph-Macon College
- Rappahannock Community College
- Regent University
- Riverside College of Health Careers
- Sanford-Brown College-Tysons Corner
- Sentara College of Health Sciences
- Shenandoah University -Eleanor Wade Custer
- South University
- South University - Virginia Beach
- Southside Virginia Community College
- Southwest Virginia Community College
- Stratford University
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise
- Thomas Nelson Comm College - Historic Triangle Campus
- Tidewater Community College
- University of Lynchburg
- University of Mary Washington
- University of Phoenix-Northern Virginia Campus
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia Highlands Community College
- Virginia State University
- Virginia Western Community College
- Wytheville 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
