BSN Programs in District of Columbia

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for District of Columbia here.

Updated: March 10, 2026
Georgetown University

Georgetown University

Washington, DC
Private
4-year

Accreditations

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Programs Offered

BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
99.7%
RN test takers per year
26
RN rank (2025)
#1
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
The Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Middle States Commission on Hi...

Programs Offered

BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
95.0%
RN test takers per year
80
RN rank (2025)
#2
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Howard University

Howard University

Washington, DC
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Middle States Commission on Hi...

Programs Offered

BSN RN to BSN LPN to BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
88.9%
RN test takers per year
38
RN rank (2025)
#3
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Trinity Washington University

Trinity Washington University

Washington, DC
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Middle States Commission on Hi...

Programs Offered

BSN RN to BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
88.5%
RN test takers per year
39
RN rank (2025)
#3
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
George Washington University

George Washington University

Washington, DC
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE Middle States Commission on Hi...

Programs Offered

BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC
Public
4-year

Accreditations

ACEN Middle States Commission on Hi...

Programs Offered

BSN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
58.5%
RN test takers per year
46
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend