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Best Nursing Schools in Missouri (2026)

Missouri has 171 nursing programs across 45 cities. 103 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
6
Program types
94%
Avg NCLEX rate
103
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Top BSN Programs in Missouri 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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Graceland University — BSN Program
BSN•Independence, MO•-
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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Missouri by NCLEX Pass Rate

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

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University of Missouri-Kansas City — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Kansas City, MO•$11,988 in / $28,788 out
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William Jewell College — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Liberty, MO•$19,890

Nursing Programs in Missouri by Type

ADN
26 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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BSN
39 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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ABSN
11 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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RN to BSN
14 programs
Avg NCLEX: 96%
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MSN
22 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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DNP
24 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Missouri

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

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$789
St Charles Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,000 in / $5,664 out
St Charles Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,000 in / $5,664 out
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,630 in / $9,600 out
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,630 in / $9,600 out
Saint Louis Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,660 in / $6,990 out
Missouri Valley College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$3,870
East Central College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,888 in / $6,984 out
Moberly Area Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,020 in / $8,370 out
Moberly Area Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,020 in / $8,370 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Missouri?

There are 171 nursing programs in Missouri, spanning 26 ADN, 39 BSN, 11 ABSN, 14 RN to BSN, 22 MSN, 24 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Missouri?

Based on 103 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Missouri is 94%. The highest rate is 100% at Missouri Western State University.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Missouri?

The most affordable option is Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing (ABSN) at $789.

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