Best ADN Programs in North Dakota (2026)
North Dakota has 13 ADN programs across 9 cities. 10 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 92%.
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ADN programs
9
Cities
92%
Avg NCLEX rate
10
With NCLEX data
Top ADN Programs in North Dakota by NCLEX Pass Rate
Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.
1
Dakota College at Bottineau — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Bottineau, ND•$5,347 in / $7,613 out
4
Sitting Bull College — Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Fort Yates, ND•$4,010
5
Bismarck State College — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Bismarck, ND•$5,195 in / $7,279 out
6
Bismarck State College — Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Bismarck, ND•$5,195 in / $7,279 out
7
Dickinson State University — Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Dickinson, ND•$9,118 in / $11,218 out
9
North Dakota State College of Science — Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Wahpeton, ND•$5,928 in / $6,926 out
10
North Dakota State College of Science — Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Wahpeton, ND•$5,928 in / $6,926 out
Most Affordable ADN Programs in North Dakota
Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.
Turtle Mountain Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • Belcourt, ND
$2,626
Sitting Bull College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • Fort Yates, ND
$4,010
United Tribes Technical College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • Bismarck, ND
$4,252
Williston State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Williston, ND
$4,938
Williston State College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • Williston, ND
$4,938
Bismarck State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Bismarck, ND
$5,195 in / $7,279 out
Bismarck State College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • Bismarck, ND
$5,195 in / $7,279 out
Dakota College at Bottineau
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Bottineau, ND
$5,347 in / $7,613 out
Lake Region State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Devils Lake, ND
$5,478
North Dakota State College of Science
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Wahpeton, ND
$5,928 in / $6,926 out
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ADN programs are in North Dakota?
There are 13 ADN programs in North Dakota across 9 cities.
What is the average NCLEX pass rate for ADN programs in North Dakota?
Based on 10 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate for ADN programs in North Dakota is 92%. The highest rate is 100% at Dakota College at Bottineau.
What is the cheapest ADN program in North Dakota?
The most affordable option is Turtle Mountain Community College at $2,626.
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