Discover the latest data and achievements that define the IU School of Nursing—one of the nation’s leading institutions for nursing education, research, and faculty excellence. Whether you're a prospective student, research partner, or healthcare leader, explore how our numbers reflect a commitment to innovation, academic rigor, and community health.
School of Nursing Facts & Figures
Top-ranked nursing education
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked among the best in the nation in the 2027 “Best Colleges” rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
#27Overall national ranking
#1Top-ranked program in Indiana
Top 5%Nationwide among ranked BSN programs
Enrollment by degree type
2.059Bachelor of Science in Nursing
79Master of Science in Nursing
149Doctor of Nursing Practice
23PhD in Nursing Science
Degrees Awarded (2024-25)
640Bachelor of Science in Nursing
75Master of Science in Nursing
11Doctor of Nursing Practice
5PhD in Nursing Science
Student success and opportunity
92%Three-year NCLEX first-time pass rate for new graduates
96%2025 BSN graduates who are licensed to practice in Indiana
300+Number of clinical sites available to School of Nursing students
Faculty, by the numbers
28Tenured and Tenure Track
48Clinical Track
59Lecturer
7Endowed Professors
15Fellows in the American Academy of Nursing
Research Profile
$2.8MNational Institure of Health grants (FY26)
$3.6MExternal funding for FY26
#1Rank among Indiana nursing schools for NIH funding
#24Nationwide rank among public nursing schools for NIH funding (FY26)