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Best Nursing Schools in Kansas (2026)

Kansas has 123 nursing programs across 38 cities. 58 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 94%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Total programs
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Program types
94%
Avg NCLEX rate
58
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Top BSN Programs in Kansas 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 Kansas by NCLEX Pass Rate

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

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Fort Hays State University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Hays, KS•$5,633 in / $16,811 out
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University of Saint Mary — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Leavenworth, KS•$33,890
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Wichita State University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Wichita, KS•$9,322 in / $19,240 out

Nursing Programs in Kansas by Type

ADN
28 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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BSN
20 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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ABSN
3 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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RN to BSN
9 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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MSN
14 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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DNP
15 programs
Avg NCLEX: 91%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Kansas

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

MidAmerica Nazarene University
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$628
Johnson County Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$2,328 in / $5,472 out
Johnson County Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$2,328 in / $5,472 out
Coffeyville Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,040 in / $4,608 out
Coffeyville Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,040 in / $4,608 out
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,150 in / $6,720 out
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,150 in / $6,720 out
Cloud County Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,180 in / $4,140 out
Cloud County Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,180 in / $4,140 out
Fort Scott Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,240 in / $3,690 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Kansas?

There are 123 nursing programs in Kansas, spanning 28 ADN, 20 BSN, 3 ABSN, 9 RN to BSN, 14 MSN, 15 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Kansas?

Based on 58 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Kansas is 94%. The highest rate is 100% at Barton County Community College.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Kansas?

The most affordable option is MidAmerica Nazarene University (ABSN) at $628.

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