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Discover the best accredited 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.

Our School Rankings are based on the latest college data from the U.S. Department of Education. Complemented by additional insights from our analysts. Tuitions are estimated. They are subject to change.

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  1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    School 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 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
    • 20,556 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 11,553 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 19% Acceptance Rate
    • 91% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 3% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 97.4% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $26,280 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $41,974 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. University of California, Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California

    School 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, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, 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
    • 33,040 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 13,638 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 9% Acceptance Rate
    • 93% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 58% White
    • 30% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 16% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 88.89% NCLEX-RN BS
    • 85.29% NCLEX-RN MSN

    Programs

    • $50,040 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,027 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. University of Virginia, Main Campus

    Charlottesville, Virginia

    School 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
    • 17,315 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,312 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 17% Acceptance Rate
    • 93% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 5% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 94.5% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $36,471 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $41,529 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    North Worcester, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: A+
    3 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
    • 1,270 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,394 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 95% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    Programs

    • $41,417 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Florida State University

    Tallahassee, Florida

    School 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, 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
    • 31,812 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 11,017 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 25% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% 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*
    • $20,996 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida

    School 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
    • 34,102 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 19,890 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 24% Acceptance Rate
    • 89% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    Programs

    • $9,770 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $36,993 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. University of Wisconsin, Madison

    Madison, Wisconsin

    School 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
    • 35,665 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 12,808 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 43% Acceptance Rate
    • 89% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    Programs

    • $44,030 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $52,366 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. University of Miami

    Coral Gables, Florida

    School 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
    • 12,570 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,710 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 19% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 26% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $61,006 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $56,269 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. University of Delaware

    Newark, Delaware

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Delaware 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, 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 None.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 18,812 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,449 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $75,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $45,721 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Boston College

    Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

    School 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, 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
    • 9,865 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,197 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 16% Acceptance Rate
    • 91% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    Programs

    • $129,402 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $90,836 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. University of Massachusetts, Amherst

    Amherst, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Massachusetts, Amherst 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, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 23,694 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,874 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $64,135 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $39,806 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Stockton University

    Galloway, New Jersey

    School 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, RN to 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 None.

    • 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, New Jersey 08205-9441, US
    • 1-609-652-1776
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,770 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 976 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 88% Acceptance Rate
    • 76% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 96.88% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

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

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Ohio University, Main Campus

    Athens, Ohio

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Ohio University, Main Campus 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, 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
    • 18,456 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,837 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 69% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $19,516 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $18,106 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Platt College, Aurora

    Greenwood Village, Colorado

    School 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 Higher Learning Commission.

    • 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
    • 215 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 484 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 36% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 12% Men
    • 88% 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.

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

  15. Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus

    University Park, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A
    1 reviews

    School Overview

    Pennsylvania State University, Main Campus 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, 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 None.

    • 201 Old Main, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, US
    • 1-814-865-4700
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 41,862 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,176 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 53% Men
    • 47% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $71,976 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $47,741 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

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