Best Nursing Schools Near You - Page 15

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. 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

    • $13,632 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid Program
      $11,712 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $6,144 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $23,040 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  2. 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

    • $28,850 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,197 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. 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

    • $69,716 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $46,545 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne

    Fort Wayne, Indiana

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne 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, BSN to 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 Higher Learning Commission.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,599 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 251 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 98% Acceptance Rate
    • 55% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 32% Men
    • 68% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $134,400 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $40,882 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Mary Baldwin University

    Staunton, Virginia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 318 Prospect Street, Staunton, Virginia 24401, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,188 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 575 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 49% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 24% Men
    • 76% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $9,990 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $44,690 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Campbellsville University

    Campbellsville, Kentucky

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 1 University Dr, Campbellsville, Kentucky 42718, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,641 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,598 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 98% Acceptance Rate
    • 41% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $12,802 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $12,802 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
  7. University of West Florida

    Pensacola, Florida

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of West Florida is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of online programs—including BSN, and MSN 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.

    • 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, Florida 32514, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,042 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,710 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 57% Acceptance Rate
    • 59% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $6,752 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $22,500 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Sam Houston State University

    Huntsville, Texas

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Sam Houston State 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, 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
    • 18,138 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,224 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 19% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $57,876 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $39,432 In-State Tuition
      4.1 Program Score
    • Online On-Campus Program
      $76,320 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
  9. University of Southern Indiana

    Evansville, Indiana

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Southern Indiana 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, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,344 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,854 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 95% Acceptance Rate
    • 53% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $23,115 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,535 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

    Wichita, Kansas

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of , on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, and NP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100, Wichita, Kansas 67226, US
    • Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 2,778 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 733 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • 45% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 27 Average Age
    • 50% Men
    • 50% Women
    • 3% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $17,058 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,942 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Salve Regina University

    Newport, Rhode Island

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 2840, US
    • 1-401-341-3251
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,102 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 719 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • 74% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 30% Men
    • 70% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $106,366 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $33,642 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

    Marion, Indiana

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 4201 South Washington Street, Marion, Indiana 46953, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,808 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,632 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • 49% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 31 Average Age
    • 25% Men
    • 75% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $64,053 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $30,743 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Saint Elizabeth University

    Morristown, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Saint Elizabeth 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, 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.

    • Convent Road, Morristown, New Jersey 07960-6989, US
    • 973-290-4000
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 636 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 339 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 14% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 5% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 90% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $63,675 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $36,936 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid Program
      $36,936 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $11,550 In-State Tuition
      4.5 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $115,800 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  14. Aspen University

    Phoenix, Arizona

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Aspen University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

    • 4615 E. Elwood St., Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona 85040, US
    • 1-800-373-7814
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,396 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,797 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 88% Acceptance Rate
    • 50% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 34 Average Age
    • 15% Men
    • 85% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $10,710 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $10,710 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
  15. Union University

    Jackson, Tennessee

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Union 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, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to 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.

    • 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, Tennessee 38305, US
    • 1-731-661-6545
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,637 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 783 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 47% Acceptance Rate
    • 61% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 17% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $78,742 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $37,844 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.