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Nursing Schools with No Entrance Exam (2026)

79 nursing programs across 12 states don't require an entrance exam like the TEAS or HESI. Their average NCLEX pass rate is 94%. These programs may use other admissions criteria like GPA, prerequisites, and interviews.

79
Programs
12
States
94%
Avg NCLEX rate
$136,286
Avg tuition

Top Programs by NCLEX Pass Rate

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

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University of Pennsylvania — RN to BSN
Philadelphia, PA•NCLEX 98%•$248,000
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University of Pennsylvania — BSN Program
Philadelphia, PA•NCLEX 98%•$248,000
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University of Pennsylvania — Accelerated BSN
Philadelphia, PA•NCLEX 98%•$248,000
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Duke University — ABSN Program
Durham, NC•NCLEX 97%•$26,369
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University of Michigan — BSN Program
Ann Arbor, MI•NCLEX 97%•$68,000
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University of Michigan — BSN to DNP
Ann Arbor, MI•NCLEX 97%•$68,000
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University of Michigan — Master's in Nursing
Ann Arbor, MI•NCLEX 97%•$68,000
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Most Affordable Programs

Sorted by lowest available tuition.

Western Governors University
RN-to-BSN • Salt Lake City, UT
$8,000
Western Governors University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Salt Lake City, UT
$8,300
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Accelerated BSN • Madison, WI
$14,940
University of Wisconsin-Madison
RN to BSN • Madison, WI
$22,410
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Madison, WI
$22,410
Duke University
ABSN Program • Durham, NC
$26,369
Rasmussen University
RN to BSN • Altamonte Springs, FL
$32,000
Western Governors University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Salt Lake City, UT
$33,200
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Madison, WI
$33,615
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • Madison, WI
$33,615

Frequently Asked Questions

How many programs are covered?

This guide covers 79 programs across 12 states.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate?

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

What is the most affordable program?

The most affordable option is Western Governors University at $8,000.

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