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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. Belmont University

    Nashville, Tennessee

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Belmont 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, 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,306 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,532 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 34% Men
    • 66% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 86% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $82,826 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $42,067 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. University of Missouri, St Louis

    Saint Louis, Missouri

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Missouri, St Louis 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, PhD, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • One University Boulevard, Saint Louis, Missouri 63121, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,108 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,663 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 57% Acceptance Rate
    • 60% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 20% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $42,370 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $68,600 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Galen College of Nursing, Louisville

    Richmond, Virginia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Galen College of Nursing, Louisville is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, MSN, Other, 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.

    • 7300 Beaufont Springs Dr, Richmond, Virginia 23225, US
    • 1-877-223-7040
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,184 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 610 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • 63% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 30 Average Age
    • 11% Men
    • 89% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 16% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,400 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $20,160 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $20,160 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $21,200 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $51,600 In-State Tuition
      4.5 Program Score
  4. University of Maryland Global Campus

    Adelphi, Maryland

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Maryland Global Campus is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the None.

    • 3501 University Blvd East, Adelphi, Maryland 20783, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 48,238 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 9,291 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • 33% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 56% Men
    • 44% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 60% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 29% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $13,702 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $13,702 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
  5. 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, CCNE, and CNEA 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

    • $49,800 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $47,950 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $18,565 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $82,885 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
  6. 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

    • $31,385 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $13,330 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $49,440 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  7. Felician University

    Rutherford, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Felician 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, 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 Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,754 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 403 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 29% Men
    • 71% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 19% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 7% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 90.32% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $105,525 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $30,134 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. University of Providence

    Great Falls, Montana

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 1301 20th St S, Great Falls, Montana 59405, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 527 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 115 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • 60% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 86% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $9,056 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $65,588 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,861 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Washington State University

    Pullman, Washington

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Washington State University 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, BSN to PhD, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MSN to DNP, Masters, NP, Other, PhD, Post Grad Certificate, Post Grad Certificate, RN to BSN, and RN to MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • French Administration Building, Pullman, Washington 99164, US
    • 1-509-358-7900
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 21,583 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,567 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 84% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $45,930 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,238 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Montclair State University

    Montclair, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey 7043, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 17,677 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,508 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 72% White
    • 15% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 6% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 92.86% NCLEX-RN BS
    • 100% NCLEX-RN MSN

    Programs

    • $39,225 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $33,075 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $33,075 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
    • Online On-Campus Program
      $15,690 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $62,760 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
  11. 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

    • $10,440 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $33,330 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. 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

    • $106,860 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $42,651 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $171,069 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
  13. Henderson State University

    Arkadelphia, Arkansas

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Henderson 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, MSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71999, US
    • 1-870-230-5015
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,491 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 643 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 39% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $21,038 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $13,395 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Virginia State University

    Petersburg, Virginia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 1 Hayden Drive, Petersburg, Virginia 23806, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,787 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 361 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 89% Acceptance Rate
    • 48% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 49% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 42% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $12,870 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $12,870 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
  15. Georgia Southwestern State University

    Americus, Georgia

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Georgia Southwestern 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, NP, Post Grad Certificate, 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.

    • 800 GSW State University Dr., Americus, Georgia 31709, US
    • 1-877-871-4594
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,291 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 655 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 44% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 32% Men
    • 68% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 57% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 39% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $12,644 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $12,798 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.