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Best Nursing Schools in Minnesota (2026)

Minnesota has 158 nursing programs across 38 cities. 63 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 85%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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158
Total programs
6
Program types
85%
Avg NCLEX rate
63
With NCLEX data

Top BSN Programs in Minnesota 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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Minnesota North College — Bachelor's in Nursing
BSN•Moorhead, MN•$6,004 in / $7,302 out
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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Minnesota by NCLEX Pass Rate

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

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Bethel University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•St. Paul, MN•$42,930
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Bethel University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•St. Paul, MN•$42,930
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Bemidji State University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Bemidji, MN•$10,164
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Winona State University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Winona, MN•$10,498 in / $17,230 out
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Concordia University-Saint Paul — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•St. Paul, MN•$25,000
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Nursing Programs in Minnesota by Type

ADN
33 programs
Avg NCLEX: 83%
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BSN
29 programs
Avg NCLEX: 86%
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ABSN
7 programs
Avg NCLEX: 84%
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RN to BSN
12 programs
Avg NCLEX: 89%
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MSN
18 programs
Avg NCLEX: 84%
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DNP
33 programs
Avg NCLEX: 84%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Minnesota

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

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$3,257
Pine Technical & Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,681
Pine Technical & Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,681
St Cloud Technical and Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,957
St Cloud Technical and Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,957
North Hennepin Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,050
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$5,627
Rasmussen University-Minnesota
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$5,627
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,682
Lake Superior College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,786

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Minnesota?

There are 158 nursing programs in Minnesota, spanning 33 ADN, 29 BSN, 7 ABSN, 12 RN to BSN, 18 MSN, 33 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Minnesota?

Based on 63 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Minnesota is 85%. The highest rate is 100% at Bethany Lutheran College.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Minnesota?

The most affordable option is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (CERT) at $3,257.

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