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Discover the best nursing schools and programs near you with our comprehensive rankings. Our ranking methodology prioritizes affordability, accreditation, licensing and certification success rates, and the overall value for students.

*Tuitions are subject to change based on a student's number of transfer credits, yearly increases, and more. Our rankings are based on the latest college data from the U.S. Department of Education complemented by additional insights from our analysts.

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  1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    allnurses College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MA, BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 103 South Bldg Cb 9100, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599, US
    • 1-919-966-4260
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 19,921 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 11,676 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 17% Acceptance Rate
    • 91% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 3% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 97.4% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $23,360 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $47,344 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  2. University of California, Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California

    allnurses College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of California, Los Angeles is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, CNS, NP, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 700 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90095, US
    • 1-310-825-310
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 32,423 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 14,007 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 9% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 58% White
    • 30% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 16% Asian

    Programs

    • $50,040 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $35,953 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  3. University of Virginia, Main Campus

    Charlottesville, Virginia

    allnurses College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Virginia, Main Campus is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 1827 University Avenue, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, US
    • 1-434-924-2743
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 17,103 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,638 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 19% Acceptance Rate
    • 94% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 5% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 94.5% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $35,413 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $34,513 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  4. University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    North Worcester, Massachusetts

    allnurses College Ranking: A+
    2 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 55 Lake Avenue, North Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, US
    • 1-508-856-5801
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,352 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 97% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 86% Men
    • 14% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $40,130 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  5. Florida State University

    Tallahassee, Florida

    allnurses College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Florida State University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 600 W. College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32306, US
    • 1-850-644-3296
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 32,691 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 11,225 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 25% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $27,600 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,123 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  6. Brigham Young University

    Provo, Utah

    allnurses College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Brigham Young University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus programs—including BSN, MSN, and NP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 31,411 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,053 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $42,240 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $28,710 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  7. University of Miami

    Coral Gables, Florida

    allnurses College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Miami is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 12,215 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,898 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 19% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 26% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $59,528 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $57,498 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  8. University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida

    allnurses College Ranking: A+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Florida is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, NP, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 33,673 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 20,659 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 23% Acceptance Rate
    • 88% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 15% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $14,010 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $36,993 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  9. University of Wisconsin, Madison

    Madison, Wisconsin

    allnurses College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Wisconsin, Madison is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, Masters, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 35,184 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 12,650 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • 88% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $42,090 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $64,697 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  10. University of Delaware

    Newark, Delaware

    allnurses College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Delaware is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 18,665 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,557 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $58,320 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $46,557 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  11. Villanova University

    Villanova, Pennsylvania

    allnurses College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Villanova University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085, US
    • 1-610-519-450
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,926 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,394 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 23% Acceptance Rate
    • 89% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 84% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $71,505 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $41,883 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  12. Boston College

    Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

    allnurses College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Boston College is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467, US
    • 1-617-552-4250
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,751 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,305 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 17% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $124,488 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $96,514 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  13. University of Maryland, Baltimore

    Baltimore, Maryland

    allnurses College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Maryland, Baltimore is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, CNL, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 956 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,968 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 27 Average Age
    • 17% Men
    • 83% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 66% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 25% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $32,568 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $59,752 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  14. Stockton University

    Galloway, New Jersey

    allnurses College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Stockton University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, New Jersey 08205-9441, US
    • 1-609-652-1776
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,105 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 942 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 76% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $31,280 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $16,263 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

  15. Platt College, Aurora

    Greenwood Village, Colorado

    allnurses College Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Platt College, Aurora is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid programs—including BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

    • 5660 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Suite 100 N, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, US
    • 1-303-369-5151
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 232 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 11% Men
    • 89% Women
    • 6% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 13% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $71,709 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below. Tuitions are estimates.

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    • Traditional BSN
      Hybrid Program
      $71,709 In-State Tuition
      4.7 Program Score

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RN to BSN programs have emerged as a pivotal pathway for registered nurses seeking to elevate their credentials, expand their career opportunities, and enhance patient care. As the healthcare landscape evolves, the demand for nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is surging. These programs, designed specifically for current RNs with associate degrees, offer a seamless transition to advanced coursework, blending clinical expertise with leadership and management skills.

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