| The nursing school at University of Washington is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 47 nursing schools in Washington, University of Washington ranks #4 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #307. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 85.95%, giving the University of Washington an overall grade of B. |
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Nursing degrees offered at University of Washington: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Washington, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 87.56% and for BSN programs is 87.23%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
University of Washington Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 85.95%
- Washington State Rank: 4
- National Rank: 307
- Grade: B
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Best Online Nursing Programs for Washington 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 Washington Nursing School Programs
| Compare Washington Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Washington | 34 | 13 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Washington | 87.56% | 87.23% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Washington | 50.13% to 98.45% | 81.81% to 93.70% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Washington | BSN Rankings for Washington |
University of Washington
Pass Rate
1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA - 98195-4550
(206) 543-2100
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (B) 85.95%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingg, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 7812
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $12,076
Book and Supplies: $900
Percent Received Aid: 56%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $14,519
Percent Admitted: 56%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 29%
Graduation Rate: 82%
Cities in Washington Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Seattle or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Washington? 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 Washington: Aberdeen, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bothell, Bremerton, Cheney, College Place, Des Moines, Everett, Kirkland, Longview, Lynnwood, Moses Lake, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Pasco, Port Angeles, Pullman, Puyallup, Renton, Seattle, Shoreline, Spokane, Tacoma, Toppenish, Vancouver, Walla Walla, Wenatchee and Yakima
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Additional Nursing Programs in Washington
- Bellevue College
- Bellingham Technical College
- Big Bend Community College
- Cascadia College
- Centralia College
- Clark College
- Clover Park Technical College
- Columbia Basin College
- Eastern Washington University
- Edmonds Community College
- Everett Community College
- Gonzaga University
- Grays Harbor College
- Green River Community College
- Heritage University
- Highline Community College
- Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Lower Columbia College
- North Seattle Community College
- Northwest University
- Olympic College
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Peninsula College
- Pierce College
- Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom
- Renton Technical College
- Seattle Central Community College
- Seattle Central Community College
- Seattle Community College-South Campus
- Seattle Pacific University
- Seattle University
- Shoreline Community College
- Skagit Valley College
- South Puget Sound Community College
- Spokane Community College
- Spokane Falls Community College
- Tacoma Community College
- University of Washington
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
- Walla Walla Community College
- Walla Walla University
- Washington State University
- Wenatchee Valley College
- Whatcom Community College
- Whitworth University
- Yakima Valley 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
