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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. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

    San Marcos, California

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including MSN, DNP, NP, 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.

    • 700 Windy Point Drive, San Marcos, California 92069, US
    • (800) 241-1027
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 14,174 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,748 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 68% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 71% White
    • 25% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 8% Asian

    Programs

    • $33,321 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Austin Peay State University

    Clarksville, Tennessee

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Austin Peay 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, 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.

    • 601 College St, Clarksville, Tennessee 37044, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,365 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,358 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 44% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $19,975 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Midwestern University, Downers Grove

    Downers Grove, Illinois

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Midwestern University, Downers Grove is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of online programs—including MSN, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 19555 N 59th Ave, Downers Grove, Illinois 85308, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,124 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,671 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 49% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 33% Men
    • 67% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 83% White
    • 10% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $22,215 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Baptist Health College Little Rock

    Little Rock, Arkansas

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Baptist Health College Little Rock is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus programs—including LPN/LVN, and ADN/ASN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

    • 11900 COLONEL GLENN RD STE 1000, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210, US
    • Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 512 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 411 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 74% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 11% Men
    • 89% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 21% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $30,560 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $30,560 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. St. John Fisher University

    Rochester, New York

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    St. John Fisher University 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 CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 3690 East Ave, Rochester, New York 14618, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,579 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,084 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • 77% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $77,310 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $52,757 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

    Standish, Maine

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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, 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 930 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 404 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 50% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 94% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $37,500 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $32,947 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. University of Louisiana at Monroe

    Monroe, Louisiana

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Louisiana at Monroe 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, MSN, RN to MSN, CNL, NP, 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/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,891 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,722 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 75% Acceptance Rate
    • 55% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 64% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 33% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $27,840 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $20,000 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Helene Fuld College of Nursing

    New York, New York

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Helene Fuld College of Nursing is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, ASN/ADN, BSN, Other, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the , ACEN, and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 722 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 24% Acceptance Rate
    • 60% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 33 Average Age
    • 13% Men
    • 87% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 31% White
    • 20% Hispanic
    • 51% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $47,515 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $45,850 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $18,095 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $78,600 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
  9. Adams State University

    Alamosa, Colorado

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Adams 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 RN to BSN 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
    • 1,239 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,374 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 35% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 55% Men
    • 45% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 31% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $30,204 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $11,687 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $48,720 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  10. University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Kentucky 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, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, 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
    • 23,189 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,773 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 92% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $37,618 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,009 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Saint Anthony College of Nursing

    Rockford, Illinois

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Saint Anthony College of Nursing 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, CNL, CNS, DNP, MSN, MSN to DNP, NP, Other, Post Grad Certificate, 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.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 152 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 76 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 27 Average Age
    • 9% Men
    • 91% Women
    • 6% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $61,800 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $49,594 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Longwood University

    Farmville, Virginia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Longwood University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including 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.

    • 201 High St, Farmville, Virginia 23909, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,957 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,322 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 67% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 30% Men
    • 70% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 21% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $68,935 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $18,309 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $119,560 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  13. University of Southern Maine

    Gorham, Maine

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Southern Maine 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, 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,245 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,008 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • 47% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 96% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $24,696 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $16,913 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Touro University, Nevada

    Henderson, Nevada

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Touro University, Nevada 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, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson, Nevada 89014, US
    • 1-702-777-1737
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 19 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,606 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 5% Men
    • 95% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 19% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 10% Asian

    Programs

    • $10,368 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $32,760 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Samford University

    Homewood, Alabama

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Samford 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, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, CRNA, 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/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,828 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,959 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 75% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 34% Men
    • 66% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $77,828 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,162 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.