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Best Nursing Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan (2026)

Grand Rapids has 14 nursing programs across 7 program types. 8 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 96%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

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Top Nursing Programs in Grand Rapids by NCLEX Pass Rate

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

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Grand Valley State University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Grand Rapids, MI•$14,628 in / $20,820 out
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Grand Valley State University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Grand Rapids, MI•$14,628 in / $20,820 out
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Cornerstone University — BSN Program
BSN•Grand Rapids, MI•-

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Grand Rapids

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Grand Rapids Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,059 in / $11,859 out
Grand Rapids Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$4,059 in / $11,859 out
Grand Rapids Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,059 in / $11,859 out
Grand Valley State University
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$14,628 in / $20,820 out
Grand Valley State University
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$14,628 in / $20,820 out
Ross College-Grand Rapids North
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$16,297
Davenport University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$19,160
Davenport University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$19,160

Programs in Grand Rapids by Type

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

BSN programs in MichiganRN_TO_BSN programs in MichiganADN programs in MichiganMSN programs in MichiganDNP programs in MichiganCERT programs in MichiganABSN programs in Michigan

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