LPN to ADN Programs in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin here.

Updated: March 12, 2026

Mid-State Technical College

Mid-State Technical College offers LPN to ADN programs at 2 campuses in Wisconsin.

Mid - State Technical College - Marshfield Campus

Mid - State Technical College - Marshfield Campus

Marshfield, WI
Private
2-year

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
Mid-State Technical College

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
100.0%
RN test takers per year
70
RN rank (2024)
#1
NCLEX-PN pass rate
100.0%
PN test takers (avg)
46
PN rank (2024)
#1
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Blackhawk Technical College

Blackhawk Technical College

Janesville, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
98.8%
RN test takers per year
61
RN rank (2025)
#2
NCLEX-PN pass rate
97.6%
PN test takers (avg)
29
PN rank (2025)
#3
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Chippewa Valley Technical College

Chippewa Valley Technical College

Eau Claire, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
98.0%
RN test takers per year
190
RN rank (2025)
#2
NCLEX-PN pass rate
99.9%
PN test takers (avg)
8
PN rank (2025)
#1
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend

Fox Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College offers LPN to ADN programs at 2 campuses in Wisconsin.

Fox Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
98.1%
RN test takers per year
98
RN rank (2024)
#2
NCLEX-PN pass rate
100.0%
PN test takers (avg)
31
PN rank (2024)
#1
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Fox Valley Technical College - Oshkosh Campus

Fox Valley Technical College - Oshkosh Campus

Oshkosh, WI
Private
2-year

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.

Moraine Park Technical College

Moraine Park Technical College offers LPN to ADN programs at 2 campuses in Wisconsin.

Moraine Park Technical College

Moraine Park Technical College

Fond du Lac, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
Moraine Park Technical College - West Bend Campus

Moraine Park Technical College - West Bend Campus

West Bend, WI
Private
2-year

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
98.6%
RN test takers per year
109
RN rank (2024)
#2
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Northcentral Technical College

Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
98.6%
RN test takers per year
72
RN rank (2025)
#2
NCLEX-PN pass rate
98.5%
PN test takers (avg)
29
PN rank (2025)
#2
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Fennimore, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
98.9%
RN test takers per year
48
RN rank (2025)
#2
NCLEX-PN pass rate
100.0%
PN test takers (avg)
36
PN rank (2025)
#1
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Madison Area Technical College

Madison Area Technical College

Madison, WI
Public
4-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
97.3%
RN test takers per year
172
RN rank (2025)
#3
NCLEX-PN pass rate
100.0%
PN test takers (avg)
12
PN rank (2025)
#1
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Green Bay, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
97.2%
RN test takers per year
161
RN rank (2025)
#3
NCLEX-PN pass rate
95.5%
PN test takers (avg)
51
PN rank (2025)
#5
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend

Gateway Technical College

Gateway Technical College offers LPN to ADN programs at 2 campuses in Wisconsin.

Gateway Technical College

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
95.4%
RN test takers per year
182
RN rank (2024)
#4
NCLEX-PN pass rate
98.7%
PN test takers (avg)
90
PN rank (2024)
#2
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Gateway Technical College - Racine Campus

Gateway Technical College - Racine Campus

Racine, WI
Private
2-year

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
Nicolet Area Technical College

Nicolet Area Technical College

Rhinelander, WI
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
95.8%
RN test takers per year
22
RN rank (2025)
#4
NCLEX-PN pass rate
89.9%
PN test takers (avg)
11
PN rank (2025)
#7
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
College of Menominee Nation

College of Menominee Nation

Keshena, WI
Private
4-year

Accreditations

ACEN North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.

The College of Menominee Nation offers a LPN to RN program designed for LPNs who have successfully graduated from an accredited program in the last five years and have had some work experience.

The 72 credit program allows applicants to enter the program in the third semester of the generic ADN program.

Program Requirements:

  • LPN applicants to the program need to up-date general education requirements
  • Students entering the program need to complete the Nursing Transitions LPN-RN course which include theoretical and practical elements to serve as refresher for the LPN preparing to begin RN courses in the third semester.

Admission Requirements: all requirements for the traditional track nursing program apply to this program including

  • Official transcripts for secondary and post secondary coursework
  • Personal statement
  • Health Assessment (physical exam and immunization series required for clinical practice)
  • Accuplacer Placement Test

Students who successfully graduate from the LPN-RN program are eligible to apply to sit for NCLEX RN.

Applications from the program are accepted on an open admission basis for all enrollment periods. Applicants claiming American Indian Status can include their tribal identification card with their application.

Herzing University-Brookfield

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
92.0%
RN test takers per year
64
NCLEX-PN pass rate
83.7%
PN test takers (avg)
59
PN rank (2025)
#9
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Northland College

Northland College

Ashland, WI
Private
4-year

Accreditations

North Central Association of C...

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College - New Richmond Campus

Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College - New Richmond Campus

New Richmond, WI
Private
2-year

Programs Offered

LPN to ADN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.