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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. 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

    • $54,904 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $42,976 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. 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

    • $83,394 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $49,720 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. California State University, San Bernardino

    San Bernardino, California

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    California State University, San Bernardino is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, 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 Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, California 92407, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 15,771 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,858 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 98% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 58% White
    • 40% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $49,840 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $10,672 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. 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

    • $12,342 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $10,784 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Norfolk State University

    Norfolk, Virginia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23504, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,495 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 535 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 41% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 33% Men
    • 67% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 50% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 42% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,957 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,037 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Baldwin Wallace University

    Berea, Ohio

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,775 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 499 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 67% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 7% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $85,436 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $41,391 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $129,480 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  7. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Knoxville, Tennessee

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 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, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 28,763 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,421 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 46% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $40,070 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $29,730 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Carolinas College of Health Sciences

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, and BSN 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.

    • 2110 Water Ridge Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina 28217, US
    • 1-704-355-5043
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 409 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,619 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 15% Men
    • 85% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 21% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $24,620 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $35,287 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $13,952 In-State Tuition
      4.5 Program Score
  9. Southwestern Adventist University

    Keene, Texas

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Southwestern Adventist University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including CNA, LPN to BSN, BSN, Entry Level 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.

    • Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 574 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 56% Acceptance Rate
    • 49% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 20% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $894 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $50,500 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Franciscan University of Steubenville

    Steubenville, Ohio

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 1235 University Blvd, Steubenville, Ohio 43952, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,775 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 772 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • 74% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $111,720 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,725 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. University at Buffalo

    Buffalo, New York

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University at Buffalo is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, DNP, and PhD degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 12 Capen Hall, Buffalo, New York 14260, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 20,284 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 11,426 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • 72% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 54% Men
    • 46% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 83% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $29,071 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $50,553 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Loyola University Chicago

    Maywood, Illinois

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Loyola University Chicago 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, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 11,576 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,910 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • 72% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 31% Men
    • 69% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 12% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $99,486 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $82,705 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Texas A & M University, Commerce

    Commerce, Texas

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Texas A & M University, Commerce is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of , hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 2200 Campbell Stree, Commerce, Texas 75429, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,249 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,695 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 54% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 14% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $16,290 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $28,055 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw, Georgia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Kennesaw 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, 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
    • 39,503 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,560 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • 52% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 50% Men
    • 50% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $16,815 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $9,242 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Bluefield University

    Bluefield, Virginia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Bluefield University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including RN to BSN, MSN, 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.

    • 3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, Virginia 24605, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 683 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 295 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 63% Acceptance Rate
    • 55% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 55% Men
    • 45% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $14,220 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $22,770 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.