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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. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

    Standish, Maine

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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, RN to MSN, 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 930 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 404 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 50% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 94% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $37,980 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $33,577 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. University of Louisville

    Louisville, Kentucky

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Louisville is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, Entry Level Masters, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 14,187 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,945 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,275 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $42,589 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Western Kentucky University

    Bowling Green, Kentucky

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Western Kentucky University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, MSN, DNP, 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.

    • 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 12,267 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,169 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • 54% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $60,360 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $24,524 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

    Chattanooga, Tennessee

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including CNA, ADN/ASN, BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, CRNA, 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.

    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,878 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,398 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 54% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 19% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $1,500 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $56,364 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $40,829 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science

    Los Angeles, California

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, MSN, NP, and Post Grad Certificate 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.

    • 1731 E 120th St, Los Angeles, California 90059, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 233 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 529 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 39% Acceptance Rate
    • 78% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 41% White
    • 43% Hispanic
    • 19% Black
    • 10% Asian

    Programs

    • $103,320 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $43,943 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. SUNY Polytechnic Institute

    Utica, New York

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including BSN, MSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 100 Seymour Rd, Utica, New York 13502, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,773 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 800 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • 63% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 67% Men
    • 33% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $22,125 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $16,297 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Coppin State University

    Baltimore, Maryland

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 2500 West North Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21216, US
    • 1-410-951-3970
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,756 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 291 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • 42% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 23% Men
    • 77% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 34% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 60% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $14,828 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $32,687 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Kentucky 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, Accelerated BSN, 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 ACEN and 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
    • 23,189 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,773 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 92% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $39,658 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $49,429 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Saint Anthony College of Nursing

    Rockford, Illinois

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, BSN to DNP, CNL, CNS, DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, NP, Other, Post Grad Certificate, Post Grad Certificate, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 152 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 76 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 27 Average Age
    • 9% Men
    • 91% Women
    • 6% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $57,600 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,949 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. University of Maine at Fort Kent

    Fort Kent, Maine

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including LPN to BSN, BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, and NP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 23 University Drive, Fort Kent, Maine 4743, US
    • Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 638 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 49 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 99% Acceptance Rate
    • 54% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 26% Men
    • 74% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 96% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $19,916 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,500 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. New York University

    New York, New York

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    New York 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, RN to MSN, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME and 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
    • 29,430 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 27,575 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 9% Acceptance Rate
    • 87% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 12% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 8% Asian

    Programs

    • $186,688 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $98,932 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Longwood University

    Farmville, Virginia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Longwood University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 201 High St, Farmville, Virginia 23909, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,957 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,322 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 67% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 30% Men
    • 70% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 21% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $68,935 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $18,309 In-State Tuition
      4.5 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $119,560 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  13. Nova Southeastern University

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Nova Southeastern University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,171 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 13,658 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • 63% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 28% Men
    • 72% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 72% White
    • 24% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,780 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $44,385 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. University of Vermont

    Burlington, Vermont

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Vermont is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, MSN, DNP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 85 S Prospect St, Burlington, Vermont 5405, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 11,614 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,152 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • 77% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $87,192 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $50,397 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. East Carolina University

    Greenville, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • E 5th Street, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, US
    • 252-328-6131
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 19,857 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,457 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • 67% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 70% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 24% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $16,244 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $13,772 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.