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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. Rutgers University, Newark

    Newark, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Rutgers University, Newark is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, CRNA, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME, CCNE, and COA 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
    • 7,187 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,392 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 72% White
    • 12% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 8% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 96.23% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $40,033 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $53,343 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. California State University, Fullerton

    Fullerton, California

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    California State University, Fullerton 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, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME, ACEN, and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 800 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, California 92831, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 36,956 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,837 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 80% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 58% White
    • 37% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 14% Asian

    Programs

    • $7,680 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,640 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Florida Gateway College

    Lake City, Florida

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Florida Gateway College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, CNA, LPN/LVN, 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.

    • Highway 90 East, Lake City, Florida 32025, US
    • Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,231 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,468 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • 51% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 32% Men
    • 68% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $2,168 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $5,568 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. University of Massachusetts, Boston

    Boston, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Massachusetts, Boston 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, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, 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.

    • 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts 2125, US
    • 1-617-287-7500
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 11,848 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,437 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • 57% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $40,540 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $30,305 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Simmons University

    Boston, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Simmons 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, RN to MSN, PhD, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,750 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,293 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • 78% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 0% Men
    • 100% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $17,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $44,460 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. East Tennessee State University

    Johnson City, Tennessee

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    East Tennessee 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, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, NP, Post Grad Certificate, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,807 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,953 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 57% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 93% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $27,939 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $37,350 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. West Virginia Wesleyan College

    Buckhannon, West Virginia

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    West Virginia Wesleyan College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of , and on-campus programs—including BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 59 College Ave, Buckhannon, West Virginia 26201, US
    • Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 909 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 53 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 95% Acceptance Rate
    • 56% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 50% Men
    • 50% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $57,600 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $40,800 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Rivier University

    Nashua, New Hampshire

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Rivier 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, DNP, MSN, Post Grad Certificate, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 420 South Main Street, Nashua, New Hampshire 03060, US
    • 1-603-888-1311
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,312 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,544 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 60% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 27% Men
    • 73% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 93% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $84,522 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $22,656 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Jacksonville University

    Jacksonville, Florida

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Jacksonville 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, MSN, RN to MSN, 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, Florida 32211, US
    • 1-904-256-8000
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,649 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,295 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 57% Acceptance Rate
    • 52% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $88,889 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $20,782 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Winona State University

    Winona, Minnesota

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Winona State 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, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 175 West Mark Street, Winona, Minnesota 55987, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,088 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 791 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 32% Men
    • 68% Women
    • 5% Veterans
    • 94% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $22,180 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $49,393 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Alverno College

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

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

    • 3400 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53234, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 724 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 832 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 54% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 1% Men
    • 99% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $166,080 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $35,545 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. University of Arkansas at Little Rock

    Little Rock, Arkansas

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including Entry Level BSN, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 2801 S. University Ave, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204, US
    • 1-501-569-8081
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,740 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,369 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • 44% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 70% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 26% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $27,240 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Traditional BSN
      On-Campus Program
      $27,240 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score

  13. Youngstown State University

    Youngstown, Ohio

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

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

    • 1 Tressel Way, Youngstown, Ohio 44555, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,340 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,604 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 80% Acceptance Rate
    • 51% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $23,316 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,765 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Idaho State University

    Pocatello, Idaho

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

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

    • 921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, Idaho 83209, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,260 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,208 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $30,272 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $30,879 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Clarke University

    Dubuque, Iowa

    School Ranking: B+
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Clarke 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 ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, Iowa 52001, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 782 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 154 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • 61% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 53% Men
    • 47% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 93% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $153,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $51,040 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

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