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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. Southern New Hampshire University

    Manchester, New Hampshire

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Southern New Hampshire 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, 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.

    • 2500 North River Road, Manchester, New Hampshire 3106, US
    • 1-888-387-0861
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 156,755 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 24,446 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 35% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 31 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $10,260 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,019 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Fort Hays State University

    Hays, Kansas

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Fort Hays 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, Post Grad Certificate, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 600 Park St, Hays, Kansas 67601, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,792 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,637 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 92% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $16,215 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $7,853 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Catawba College

    Salisbury, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Catawba College 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.

    • 2300 W Innes St, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, US
    • 1-800-CATAWBA
    • Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,127 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 88 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $33,048 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $6,336 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $59,760 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  4. University of North Carolina at Pembroke

    Pembroke, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of North Carolina at Pembroke 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, and RN to MSN 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 University Drive, Pembroke, North Carolina 28372, US
    • 1-910-521-6000
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,386 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,145 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 92% Acceptance Rate
    • 48% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 54% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 26% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $15,480 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $5,976 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Texas A&M International University, Laredo

    Laredo, Texas

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Texas A&M International University, Laredo is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 5201 University Blvd, Laredo, Texas 78041, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,502 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,532 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 46% Acceptance Rate
    • 55% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 91% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $43,316 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $13,579 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Lone Star College System

    The Woodlands, Texas

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Lone Star College System is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including RN to BSN, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77381, US
    • 1-832-813-6500
    • Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 47,486 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,065 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 18% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 22% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $7,968 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid Program
      $7,968 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  7. Florida Education Institute

    Miami, Florida

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Florida Education Institute is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including MA, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the and ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 652 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 117 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 80% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 35 Average Age
    • 30% Men
    • 70% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 80% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $17,520 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid On-Campus Program
      $17,520 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  8. Mount Saint Mary's University

    Los Angeles, California

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Mount Saint Mary's 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, CNS, Post Grad Certificate, and Other 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,746 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 541 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 7% Men
    • 93% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 48% White
    • 45% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 11% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 94% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $115,819 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $43,766 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Rasmussen University, Minnesota

    Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Rasmussen University, Minnesota 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, Accelerated 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.

    • 5555 96th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443, US
    • 1-888-559-6763
    • Branches located in and Florida, and Illinois, and Kansas, and Minnesota, Wisconsin
    • Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,033 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 769 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • 47% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 30 Average Age
    • 14% Men
    • 86% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $20,888 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $36,773 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $9,280 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Eastern University

    Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Eastern 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, MSN, 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
    • 1,978 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,913 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $52,173 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $16,320 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Gardner-Webb University

    Boiling Springs, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Gardner-Webb 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, MSN, DNP, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 110 S Main St., Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017, US
    • (704) 406-4000
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,836 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,285 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $35,518 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $51,117 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. 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

    • $64,334 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $51,712 In-State Tuition
      4.1 Program Score
    • Online On-Campus Program
      $76,956 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
  13. Bowie State University

    Bowie, Maryland

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Bowie State University 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 ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, Maryland 20715, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,207 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,120 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • 51% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 36% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 55% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $19,572 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. 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*
    • $18,732 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Messiah University

    Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Messiah University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN 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 Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • One University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, US
    • 1-717-766-2511
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,318 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 758 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • 77% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $217,710 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $51,328 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.