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Best Nursing Schools in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (2026)

Cedar Rapids has 8 nursing programs across 6 program types. 4 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 96%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

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Top Nursing Programs in Cedar Rapids by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Mount Mercy University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Cedar Rapids, IA•$39,070
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Cedar Rapids

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Kirkwood Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,980 in / $7,968 out
Kirkwood Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,980 in / $7,968 out
Mount Mercy University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$11,410
Mount Mercy University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$11,410
Mount Mercy University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$11,410
Mount Mercy University
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$39,070
Mount Mercy University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$39,070
Coe College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$52,576

Programs in Cedar Rapids by Type

Browse the full state-wide rankings for each program type.

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