Why choose Missouri State?
Your success is our focus
Employment
100%
Job placement rate of Missouri State BSN graduates.
NCLEX Pass Rate
95%
First-time pass rate for BSN students on the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX).
The national average is 89 percent. This exam helps you become a registered nurse
(RN).
Annual job growth
194,000+
Annual projected job openings for registered nurses over the next decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Facilities and resources
1,700+
learners served through our state-of-the-art simulation lab.
Explore facilities and resources.
Financial aid and scholarships
70%+
of bachelor’s students receive financial aid.
Chart your course
Just starting out or coming back to school? Our expert faculty and professional advisors will help you plan a path to meet your career goals.
Build a foundation in nursing through classroom and clinical experience.
- Who it’s for: First-time students and transfer students pursuing pre-licensure nursing.
- Format: On-campus program with clinical placements in regional health systems.
- Outcomes: Build a strong foundation for the NCLEX exam and your nursing career.
- Spring 2027: September 1, 2026
- Fall 2027: December 1, 2026 - February 1, 2027
Take the fast track to nursing with a 15-month program designed for students who already
hold a bachelor’s degree.
- Who it’s for: Students with a previous non-nursing bachelor’s degree.
- Program length and format: 15 months online with on-campus components.
- Outcomes: Complete a focused, hands-on curriculum that prepares you for the NCLEX exam.
- Fall 2027: December 1, 2026 - February 1
It's time to make a difference
Are you called to a career in nursing? We're here to fully prepare you for your future.
Don't just take our word for it. Hear from our students first-hand.
Contact Us
- Location
- Ann Kampeter Health Sciences Hall, Suite 200, 609 E Cherry Street
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