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Best Nursing Schools in Montana (2026)

Montana has 38 nursing programs across 12 cities. 27 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 93%. 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
93%
Avg NCLEX rate
27
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Top BSN Programs in Montana 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 Montana by NCLEX Pass Rate

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

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Carroll College — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Helena, MT•$40,352
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University of Providence — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Great Falls, MT•$29,018
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Nursing Programs in Montana by Type

ADN
16 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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BSN
7 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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ABSN
3 programs
Avg NCLEX: 96%
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RN to BSN
1 programs
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MSN
2 programs
Avg NCLEX: 96%
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DNP
3 programs
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Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Montana

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

Montana State University
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$418
Aaniiih Nakoda College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,600
Blackfeet Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,610
Blackfeet Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$3,610
Great Falls College Montana State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,904 in / $12,229 out
Great Falls College Montana State University
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,904 in / $12,229 out
Helena College University of Montana
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • ADN
$3,975 in / $10,687 out
Helena College University of Montana
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,975 in / $10,687 out
Helena College University of Montana
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,975 in / $10,687 out
Salish Kootenai College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,311 in / $11,583 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Montana?

There are 38 nursing programs in Montana, spanning 16 ADN, 7 BSN, 3 ABSN, 1 RN to BSN, 2 MSN, 3 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Montana?

Based on 27 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Montana is 93%. The highest rate is 100% at The University of Montana.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Montana?

The most affordable option is Montana State University (ABSN) at $418.

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