Best Nursing Schools Near You - Page 25

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. Endicott College

    Beverly, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Endicott College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, DNP, 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.

    • 376 Hale Street, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915, US
    • 978-927-0585
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,101 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,078 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • 76% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 15% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $82,690 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $39,964 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Capella University

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Capella 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, MSN, Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, US
    • 1-855-668-9956
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 16,173 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 27,738 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • 27% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 35 Average Age
    • 16% Men
    • 84% Women
    • 5% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $17,460 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $29,892 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. University of Phoenix, Arizona

    Phoenix, Arizona

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of Phoenix, Arizona 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, MSN, RN to MSN, 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
    • 76,996 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 20,513 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • 25% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 32 Average Age
    • 29% Men
    • 71% Women
    • 3% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 16% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $13,134 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $23,873 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Fairfield University

    Fairfield, Connecticut

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Fairfield 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, DNP, MSN to DNP, CRNA, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN, ACME, and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 6824, US
    • 1-203-254-4000
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,938 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,321 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 45% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $84,600 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $63,729 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Post University

    Waterbury, Connecticut

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Post 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 DNP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 800 Country Club Road P.O. Box 2540, Waterbury, Connecticut 06723, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 18,975 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,124 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • 18% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 31 Average Age
    • 27% Men
    • 73% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $13,500 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $23,814 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. California State University, Los Angeles

    Los Angeles, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    California State University, Los Angeles 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, 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.

    • 5154 State University Dr, Los Angeles, California 90032, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 21,478 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,553 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 92% Acceptance Rate
    • 69% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 43% White
    • 52% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 15% Asian

    Programs

    • $64,652 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,799 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. University of Saint Joseph

    West Hartford, Connecticut

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of Saint Joseph is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, MSN, and DNP degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117, US
    • 860-232-4571
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 825 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,060 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 80% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 29% Men
    • 71% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,503 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $72,833 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. The University of Texas at El Paso

    El Paso, Texas

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    The University of Texas at El Paso is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 500 W University Ave, El Paso, Texas 79968, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 20,547 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,742 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 51% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 75% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $25,200 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,289 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Saint Martin's University

    Lacey, Washington

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Saint Martin's University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including LPN to BSN, BSN, and RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey, Washington 98503, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,254 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 238 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $72,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid On-Campus Program
      $28,800 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $115,200 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
  10. Seattle University

    Seattle, Washington

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

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

    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,117 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,045 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • 77% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 10% Asian

    Programs

    • $169,332 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $77,376 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. University of Central Oklahoma

    Edmond, Oklahoma

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of Central Oklahoma 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, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 100 N University Dr, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 10,132 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,694 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 43% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $20,713 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid Program
      $17,287 In-State Tuition
      3.9 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $8,520 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $36,332 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
  12. University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 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, PhD, BSN to PhD, CNL, CRNA, NP, 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.

    • Administration Bldg Suite 1070, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, US
    • 1-205-934-5428
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 12,118 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,778 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 88% Acceptance Rate
    • 57% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 28% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,815 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $36,800 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Rider University

    Lawrenceville, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Rider University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of online programs—including MSN, and NP degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 8648, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,192 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 839 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $40,067 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Career Networks Institute

    Santa Ana, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Career Networks Institute is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

    • 1610 E. Saint Andrew Place Suite 200, Santa Ana, California 92705, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 971 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 159 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 78% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 30% Men
    • 70% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 60% White
    • 32% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 15% Asian

    Programs

    • $57,381 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $75,348 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. University of Portland

    Portland, Oregon

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

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

    • 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97203, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,104 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 321 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 95% Acceptance Rate
    • 83% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $213,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $114,000 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.