University of Louisville nursing

Louisville, Kentucky · Public. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 78.7% · CCNE and COA accredited.

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 78.7%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeLouisvilleApproved78.7% (2025, 230 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, bachelor’s degreeOwensboroApproved89.1% (2025, 55 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree293
Nursing Practice 51.3818Doctor's degree, professional practice31
Nursing Administration 51.3802Master's degree18
Nursing Practice 51.3818Master's degree15
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3810Post-master's certificate3
Nursing Science 51.3808Doctor's degree, research/scholarship2
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805Post-master's certificate1
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet
Critical Care Nursing 51.3814Post-master's certificateNew program, no completions yet

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateSpring 2031
CCNEMaster'sSpring 2031
CCNEDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Spring 2031
CCNEPost-Graduate APRN CertificateSpring 2031
CCNEEmployee-Based Entry-to-Practice ResidencyFall 2023
COADoctor of Nursing Practice (Entry Level)
Initial Accreditation
May 2029

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