| The nursing school at Alverno College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN and CCNE. Out of 50 nursing schools in Wisconsin, Alverno College ranks #1000046 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1001215. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 92.45%, giving the Alverno College an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Alverno College: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health 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, LPN to BSN, Master Degree, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in Wisconsin, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.06% and for BSN programs is 90.74%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Alverno College Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 92.45%
- Wisconsin State Rank: 1000046
- National Rank: 1001215
- Grade: A
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- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Wisconsin
- RN to BSN - State RN to BSN Wisconsin
- Best Specific NP Programs Adult Psychiatric – Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Compare Wisconsin Nursing School Programs
| Compare Wisconsin Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Nursing Programs in Wisconsin | 23 | 25 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate in Wisconsin | 85.06% | 90.74% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range in Wisconsin | 9.70% to 96.83% | 79.61% to 97.89% |
| Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for Wisconsin | BSN Rankings for Wisconsin |
Alverno College
JoAnn McGrath School of Nursing
Pass Rate

3400 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI - 53234-3922
(414) 382-6000
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 92.45%
- Programs: Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, LPN to BSN, MSN, Post Master's NP Certificate, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 92
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $768
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $16,273
Percent Admitted: 78%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 22%
Graduation Rate: 43%
Cities in Wisconsin Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Milwaukee or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin: Appleton, Beloit, Brookfield, Cleveland, Eau Claire, Fennimore, Fond Du Lac, Glendale, Green Bay, Janesville, Kenosha, Keshena, La Crosse, Madison, Manitowoc, Mequon, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Pewaukee, Rhinelander, Shell Lake, Watertown, Waukesha, Wausau, Wauwatosa and Wisconsin Rapids
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Additional Nursing Programs in Wisconsin
- Alverno College
- Bellin College
- Beloit College
- Blackhawk Technical College
- Bryant & Stratton College-Bayshore
- Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
- Cardinal Stritch University (US50408300)
- Carroll University
- Carthage College
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
- College of Menominee Nation
- Columbia-Mt. Mary (Columbia College of Nursing)
- Concordia University
- Edgewood College
- Fox Valley Technical College
- Gateway Technical College
- Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College
- Lakeshore Technical College
- Madison Area Technical College
- Maranatha Baptist University (Maranatha Baptist Bible Col.)
- Maranatha Baptist University (Maranatha Baptist Bible Col.)
- Marian University
- Marquette University
- Mid-State Technical College
- Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Milwaukee School of Engineering
- Moraine Park Technical College
- Mount Mary University
- Nicolet Area Technical College
- North Central Technical College
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Ottawa University-Milwaukee
- Rasmussen-Green Bay
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
- University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
- Viterbo College
- Waukesha County Technical College
- Western Technical College
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
- Wisconsin Lutheran 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


