Arkansas Tech University nursing

Russellville, Arkansas · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's · first-time NCLEX 93.1% / 85.1% / 92.9% · ACEN accredited.

LPN/LVNAssociate'sBachelor'sMaster'sPractical nursing NCLEX 93.1%RN, associate degree NCLEX 85.1%RN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 92.9%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
Practical nursing
PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM
Ozark93.1% (2026, 44 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, associate degreeOzark85.1% (2026, 27 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, bachelor’s degree
Department of Nursing
Russellville92.9% (2026, 71 first-time takers)
Board source

The Arkansas board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902Certificate under 12 weeks100
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree88
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Associate's degree37
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Certificate of 1 to 2 years36
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree23
Nursing Administration 51.3802Master's degree5

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
ACENBaccalaureate
Accredited
Fall 2032
ACENMaster's
Accredited
Fall 2032
ACENAssociate
Accredited
Spring 2033

From Arkansas Tech University’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“AR are accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”

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