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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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123
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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Nursing Programs in Kansas by City

Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.

Topeka (13)Wichita (10)Kansas City (7)Emporia (5)Lawrence (5)Olathe (5)Overland Park (5)Pittsburg (5)Baldwin City (4)Beloit (4)Hays (4)Leavenworth (4)Salina (4)Great Bend (3)Hutchinson (3)Manhattan (3)Pratt (3)

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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Helpful Guides for Kansas Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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