| The nursing school at Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN, CCNE and COA. Out of 50 nursing schools in Wisconsin, Marquette University ranks #1000045 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #1001264. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.89%, giving the Marquette University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Marquette University: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and hybrid formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Accelerated MSN, APRN Certificate, 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 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%.
Marquette University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.89%
- Wisconsin State Rank: 1000045
- National Rank: 1001264
- Grade: A
Ranked Programs
- Nurse Practitioner - State Best Nurse Practitioner Programs in Wisconsin
- Best Specific NP Programs Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Best Specific NP Programs RN or BSN to NP
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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 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 |
Marquette University
Pass Rate

1250 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI - 53233
(414) 288-7710
- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 97.89%
- Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Accelerated MSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate
University Information
Total Faculty: 760
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $816
Book and Supplies: N/A
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $22,821
Percent Admitted: 82%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 13%
Graduation Rate: 84%
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


