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DePaul University School of NursingNursing programs, NCLEX pass rate & cost
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How it stacks up · Illinois RN programs
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- #1Morton College Associate Degree Program, RN (Code 43)96.3% pass
- #2Carl Sandburg College Associate Degree Program, RN (Code 43)94.1% pass
- #3Bradley University Baccalaureate Program, RN (Code 37)93.2% pass
- #4McHenry County College Associate Degree Program, RN (Code 43)100% pass
- #5Trinity Christian College Baccalaureate Program, RN (Code 37)100% pass
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Board-approved programs · 2025
Nursing programs at DePaul University School of Nursing
DePaul University School of Nursing runs 3 board-approved nursing programs in Illinois (RN track). Its best 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 86.8% — above the Illinois average of 85.4%. Everything here comes from the state board of nursing and U.S. Department of Education data — not the school's marketing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NCLEX pass rate at DePaul University School of Nursing?
DePaul University School of Nursing's best-performing RN program had a 86.8% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2025, per the Illinois board of nursing — the state average is 85.4% and the national average is 86.5%. Per-program rates are in the table above.
How much does DePaul University School of Nursing cost?
DePaul University School of Nursing's published in-state tuition / yr is $45,999, and the average net price after aid is $30,902 a year. That is the whole institution's sticker price, not the nursing program's alone, and most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
How hard is it to get into DePaul University School of Nursing?
DePaul University School of Nursing admits 76% of applicants overall. Nursing programs typically admit separately — and more selectively — than the institution, so treat this as a lower bound on competitiveness.
About this data
Programs and 2025 first-time NCLEX pass rates: the Illinois board of nursing. Tuition, admissions, earnings and debt: the U.S. Department of Education. Not the school's marketing.