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Best Nursing Schools in Idaho (2026)

Idaho has 42 nursing programs across 8 cities. 19 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 93%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Total programs
6
Program types
93%
Avg NCLEX rate
19
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Top BSN Programs in Idaho by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Idaho by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Northwest Nazarene University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Nampa, ID•$39,370
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Nursing Programs in Idaho by Type

ADN
10 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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BSN
7 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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ABSN
1 programs
Avg NCLEX: 85%
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RN to BSN
4 programs
Avg NCLEX: 88%
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MSN
4 programs
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DNP
6 programs
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Idaho

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

College of Western Idaho
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,336 in / $7,344 out
College of Western Idaho
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,336 in / $7,344 out
College of Southern Idaho
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,360 in / $6,840 out
College of Southern Idaho
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,360 in / $6,840 out
College of Eastern Idaho
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,390 in / $6,750 out
College of Eastern Idaho
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,390 in / $6,750 out
North Idaho College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,396 in / $8,736 out
North Idaho College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,396 in / $8,736 out
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$4,656
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,656

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Idaho?

There are 42 nursing programs in Idaho, spanning 10 ADN, 7 BSN, 1 ABSN, 4 RN to BSN, 4 MSN, 6 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Idaho?

Based on 19 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Idaho is 93%. The highest rate is 100% at Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Idaho?

The most affordable option is College of Western Idaho (ADN) at $3,336 in / $7,344 out.

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