DWU Nursing highly ranked by professional organization
RegisteredNursing.org has ranked DWU as one of the 2026 Best Nursing Schools in South Dakota.
RegisteredNursing.org has ranked Dakota Wesleyan University as one of the 2026 Best Nursing Schools in South Dakota. DWU’s B.S.N. and A.S. degrees in Nursing ranked #3 on the list.
The evaluators stated, “With an impressive commitment to hands-on learning, students engage in high-tech simulation labs and diverse clinical experiences.” The programs’ NCLEX pass rates of more than 93% was also a factor in the high rank.
South Dakota is actively supporting students in pursuing registered nursing (RN) degrees to address the healthcare worker shortage. With a projected 12% increase in nursing jobs through 2030, South Dakota has expanded educational opportunities to meet this growing demand.
Registerednursing.org has compiled the definitive ranking of the best nursing schools in South Dakota, focusing exclusively on NCLEX pass rates to help prospective nursing students make informed educational choices. These rankings provide critical insights into program performance, highlighting schools that consistently produce successful nursing graduates. Their comprehensive analysis offers a data-driven approach to selecting top nursing programs, with a primary emphasis on NCLEX success metrics.