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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. Shepherd University

    Shepherdstown, West Virginia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 301 North King St, Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,375 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 412 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 50% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $40,440 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $38,589 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Columbus State University

    Columbus, Georgia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Columbus State University 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, Masters, NP, 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,537 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,602 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 99% Acceptance Rate
    • 47% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 60% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 35% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $14,034 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,538 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. University of North Florida

    Jacksonville, Florida

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of North Florida 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, DNP, MSN to DNP, CRNA, NP, 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
    • 13,915 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,189 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $15,705 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,238 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. American College of Education

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    American College of Education is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of online programs—including RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, and DNP degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 101 West Ohio Street, Suite 1200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 277 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 11,684 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 22% Acceptance Rate
    • 80% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 22% Men
    • 78% Women
    • 10% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $7,800 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $11,780 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $11,780 In-State Tuition
      4.5 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $7,800 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  5. Georgia College & State University

    Milledgeville, Georgia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Georgia College & State University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of 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.

    • 231 W Hancock Street, Milledgeville, Georgia 31061, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,599 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,130 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 88% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 72% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 23% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $86,044 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,811 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Moravian University

    Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Moravian University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, Masters, NP, 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.

    • 1200 Main St, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,970 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 652 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • 69% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $33,992 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $37,796 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. 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*
    • $48,611 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. University of Missouri, St Louis

    Saint Louis, Missouri

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Missouri, St Louis 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, PhD, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • One University Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri 63121, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,108 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,663 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 57% Acceptance Rate
    • 60% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 20% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $40,074 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $62,230 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. 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

    • $58,320 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $24,524 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. University of Providence

    Great Falls, Montana

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Providence is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, MA, MSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 1301 20th St S, Great Falls, Montana 59405, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 527 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 115 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • 60% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 86% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $8,800 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $57,696 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $24,360 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. 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

    • $14,555 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $31,432 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Washington State University

    Pullman, Washington

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Washington State University 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, BSN to PhD, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MSN to DNP, Masters, NP, Other, PhD, Post Grad Certificate, Post Grad Certificate, RN to BSN, and RN to MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • French Administration Building, Pullman, Washington 99164, US
    • 1-509-358-7900
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 21,583 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,567 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 84% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $44,625 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $32,809 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. 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

    • $18,886 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,500 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Montclair State University

    Montclair, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Montclair State University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey 7043, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 17,677 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,508 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 72% White
    • 15% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 6% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 92.86% NCLEX-RN BS
    • 100% NCLEX-RN MSN

    Programs

    • $36,900 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $31,220 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $31,220 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
    • Online On-Campus Program
      $14,760 In-State Tuition
      4.5 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $59,040 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
  15. 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

    • $176,272 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $91,855 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.