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How it stacks up · Tennessee RN programs
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- #1Austin Peay State University Bachelor Degree97.2% pass
- #2University of Tennessee Martin Bachelor Degree97.3% pass
- #3Middle Tennessee State University Bachelor Degree100% pass
- #4University of Tennessee Chattanooga Bachelor Degree98.3% pass
- #5University of Tennessee Southern Bachelor Degree100% pass
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Board-approved programs · 2025
Nursing programs at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University runs 1 board-approved nursing program in Tennessee (RN track). Its best 2025 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate is 95.9% — above the Tennessee average of 90.1%. Everything here comes from the state board of nursing and U.S. Department of Education data — not the school's marketing.
U.S. Dept. of Education · whole institution
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NCLEX pass rate at Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University's RN program had a 95.9% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate in 2025, per the Tennessee board of nursing — the state average is 90.1% and the national average is 86.5%.
How much does Vanderbilt University cost?
Vanderbilt University's published in-state tuition / yr is $67,498, and the average net price after aid is $15,846 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 Vanderbilt University?
Vanderbilt University admits 6% 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 Tennessee board of nursing. Tuition, admissions, earnings and debt: the U.S. Department of Education. Not the school's marketing.