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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. 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

    • $36,394 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,697 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Clayton State University

    Morrow, Georgia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Clayton 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, MSN, 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.

    • 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, Georgia 30260, US
    • 1-678-466-4000
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,390 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 541 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • 45% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 30% Men
    • 70% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 48% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 45% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $12,750 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $9,966 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Southeastern Louisiana University

    Hammond, Louisiana

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Southeastern Louisiana University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including LPN to BSN, BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated 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.

    • 548 Ned McGehee Ave., Hammond, Louisiana 70402, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,514 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,177 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • 42% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 72% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 25% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $28,515 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $22,403 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. 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*
    • $30,634 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. 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 ACEN and 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.

  6. 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 hybrid, and 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

    • $135,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $25,350 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Utica University

    Utica, New York

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,477 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,153 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,643 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $31,025 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. 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.

  9. Salisbury University

    Salisbury, Maryland

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, Maryland 21801, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,056 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 749 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 89% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 17% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $21,146 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $28,464 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Nightingale College

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Nightingale College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including LPN/LVN, ADN/ASN, BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 175 S Main St Suite 400, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, US
    • 1-801-689-2160
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,244 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 21 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • 69% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 31 Average Age
    • 15% Men
    • 85% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $20,370 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $54,820 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,300 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. 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

    • $17,220 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $23,690 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Delaware State University

    Dover, Delaware

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Delaware 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, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,630 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 887 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • 50% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 51% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 40% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $47,069 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $20,000 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Fayetteville State University

    Fayetteville, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Fayetteville 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, 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.

    • 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301, US
    • (910) 672-1371
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,493 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,002 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 80% Acceptance Rate
    • 48% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 31% Men
    • 69% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 54% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 37% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $13,834 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid Program
      $11,895 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $6,208 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $23,400 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  14. University of South Alabama

    Mobile, Alabama

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of South Alabama 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, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,540 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,854 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • 48% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 71% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 25% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $20,868 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,324 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Lincoln Memorial University

    Harrogate, Tennessee

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway, Harrogate, Tennessee 37752, US
    • 1-423-869-6280
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,487 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,200 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 59% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 31% Men
    • 69% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 94% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $72,015 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $46,545 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.