DNP & PhD Programs in Iowa

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 Iowa here.

Updated: February 5, 2026
Allen College

Allen College

Waterloo, IA
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
96.6%
RN test takers per year
106
RN rank (2025)
#3
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Briar Cliff University

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
91.5%
RN test takers per year
9
RN rank (2025)
#7
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Clarke University

Clarke University

Dubuque, IA
Private
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE North Central Association of C...

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
86.8%
RN test takers per year
17
RN rank (2025)
#10
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
University of Iowa

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA
Public
4-year

Accreditations

CCNE COA North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

DNP BSN to DNP PhD BSN to PhD

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
92.0%
RN test takers per year
130
RN rank (2025)
#6
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend