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University of South Dakota nursing
Vermillion, South Dakota · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 91% · CCNE and COA accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Vermillion | Full | 91% (2025, 100 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 359 |
| 2015 | 295 |
| 2016 | 246 |
| 2017 | 223 |
| 2018 | 177 |
| 2019 | 222 |
| 2020 | 238 |
| 2021 | 198 |
| 2022 | 163 |
| 2023 | 162 |
| 2024 | 133 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 126 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Master's degree | 4 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
1 federal award under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $995k. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
| Amount | Program | Period | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| $995k | Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention 93.359 | 2022-09-30 to 2025-12-31 | Health Resources and Services Administration |
From University of South Dakota’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at the University of South Dakota is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education .”
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Simulation
“State-of-the-Art Facilities offer modern classrooms, innovative technology, simulation centers and more”
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Clinical placements
“Where are the clinical site locations for the DNAP program?”
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Admission
“Students must be admitted to USD prior to the nursing application deadline.”
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