Best Nursing Schools Near You - Page 24

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. Washburn University

    Topeka, Kansas

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Washburn University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of 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.

    • 5724 SW Huntoon, Topeka, Kansas 66604, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,093 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 733 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • 57% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 86% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $30,990 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $46,528 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. College of the Canyons

    Santa Clarita, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    College of the Canyons is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, CNA, Other, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN, CCNE, and CNEA and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

    • 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, California 91355, US
    • 1-661-362-3557
    • Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 15,365 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 625 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 99% Acceptance Rate
    • 30% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 56% Men
    • 44% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 31% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $276 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $2,806 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Chamberlain University, Illinois

    Addison, Illinois

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Chamberlain University, Illinois 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, MSN to DNP, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the 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
    • 12,188 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 16,683 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 89% Acceptance Rate
    • 75% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 33 Average Age
    • 11% Men
    • 89% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $52,388 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $25,754 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. McNeese State University

    Lake Charles, Louisiana

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    McNeese 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, 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.

    • 4205 Ryan St, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,846 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 500 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • 45% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 23% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $67,695 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $23,000 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Western Governors University

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Western Governors University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 135,822 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 49,193 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • 51% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 34 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $41,193 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,222 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. American International College

    Springfield, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    American International College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, MSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 1000 State Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01109, US
    • 413-737-7000
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,097 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 811 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • 48% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 50% Men
    • 50% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 13% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $109,800 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $31,450 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Langston University

    Langston, Oklahoma

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Langston 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, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 701 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, Langston, Oklahoma 73050, US
    • 1-405-466-3274
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,743 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 167 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 45% Acceptance Rate
    • 33% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 51% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 33% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $29,326 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $7,440 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $51,212 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
  8. Azusa Pacific University

    Azusa, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Azusa Pacific University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, Masters, Entry Level Masters, DNP, PhD, CNS, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,977 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,510 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • 72% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 32% Men
    • 68% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 28% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 8% Asian

    Programs

    • $73,370 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $41,084 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Briar Cliff University

    Sioux City, Iowa

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Briar Cliff 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, 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 Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 626 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 203 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 51% Men
    • 49% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $80,400 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $32,370 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Davenport University

    Grand Rapids, Michigan

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

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

    • 6191 Kraft Avenue S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,213 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,015 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • 44% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 21% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $18,445 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $18,445 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
  11. University of Southern California

    Los Angeles, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of Southern California is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including MSN, and NP 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 20,817 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 26,124 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 10% Acceptance Rate
    • 93% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 64% White
    • 23% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 13% Asian

    Programs

    • $117,312 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. University of California, Davis

    Davis, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of California, Davis is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MSN, DNP, PhD, DNAP, 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.

    • One Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 31,777 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,910 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 42% Acceptance Rate
    • 89% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 59% White
    • 22% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 17% Asian

    Programs

    • $42,120 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. The University of Texas at Tyler

    Tyler, Texas

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    The University of Texas at Tyler is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to 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
    • 7,009 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,391 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 92% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 10% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $63,340 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $30,393 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. South Dakota State University

    Brookings, South Dakota

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    South Dakota 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, PhD, 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.

    • 1004 Campanile Ave, Brookings, South Dakota 57007, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,798 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,321 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 99% Acceptance Rate
    • 57% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 94% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $19,950 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,975 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Holy Name Medical Center, Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing

    Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Holy Name Medical Center, Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including LPN/LVN, BSN, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • 333 Hudson Terrace, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632, US
    • 1-201-833-3005
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 181 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,791 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 25% Acceptance Rate
    • 68% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 17% Men
    • 83% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 16% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 12% Asian

    Programs

    • $25,431 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.