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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. 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, and MSN 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

    • $106,800 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $31,450 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Grand Canyon University

    Phoenix, Arizona

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Grand Canyon 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, 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
    • 68,619 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 36,634 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • 47% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 31 Average Age
    • 30% Men
    • 70% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 16% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $43,226 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,393 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. North Central Texas College

    Gainesville, Texas

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    North Central Texas College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN/ASN, 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.

    • 1525 W California Street, Gainesville, Texas 76240, US
    • 1-940-668-4264
    • Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 5,703 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 223 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 91% Acceptance Rate
    • 22% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 83% White
    • 13% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $6,250 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $9,540 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. National University

    San Diego, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    National 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, Masters, RN to MSN, DNAP, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 9,725 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 9,773 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • 40% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 31 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 4% Veterans
    • 63% White
    • 29% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 9% Asian

    Programs

    • $46,090 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,574 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. 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

    • $69,549 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $31,939 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Augsburg University

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Augsburg 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, DNP, and NP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,429 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 716 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $82,800 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Crown College

    Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Crown College 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 CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 8700 College View Drive, Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota 55375, US
    • 1-952-446-4482
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 789 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 348 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 63% Acceptance Rate
    • 55% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 51% Men
    • 49% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $105,750 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $105,750 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
  8. Morningside University

    Sioux City, Iowa

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Morningside University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, CNL, DNP, MSN, NP, 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.

    • 1501 Morningside Ave, Sioux City, Iowa 51106, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,166 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 981 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • 58% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 49% Men
    • 51% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $76,290 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $24,699 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. South College

    Asheville, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    South College 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, LPN/LVN, MA, MSN, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN, CAAHEP, and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 140 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28803, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,323 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,828 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • 40% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 27 Average Age
    • 11% Men
    • 89% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $11,263 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $32,700 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $18,841 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. California State University, Fresno

    Fresno, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    California State University, Fresno is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, 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 Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 5241 N. Maple Ave., Fresno, California 93740, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 21,070 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,556 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 96% Acceptance Rate
    • 69% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 58% White
    • 41% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 7% Asian

    Programs

    • $23,667 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,942 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. University of Alaska Anchorage

    Anchorage, Alaska

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of Alaska Anchorage 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, 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.

    • 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, Alaska 99508, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,916 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 634 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • 33% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $21,620 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $12,141 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Wagner College

    Staten Island, New York

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Wagner College 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, 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
    • 1,579 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 340 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • 73% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 84% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $614,400 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $41,580 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Southeast Arkansas College

    Pine Bluff, Arkansas

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Southeast Arkansas College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus programs—including CNA, and LPN/LVN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 1900 S Hazel Street, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603, US
    • Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 748 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 18 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 30% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 54% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 44% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $3,278 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Brookline College, Phoenix

    Phoenix, Arizona

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Brookline College, Phoenix is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus programs—including MA, LPN/LVN, BSN, and Accelerated BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

    • 2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100, Phoenix, Arizona 85021, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 714 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 37 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 56% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 11% Men
    • 89% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 66% White
    • 41% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $23,586 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $66,198 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Bakersfield College

    Bakersfield, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Bakersfield College 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 the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

    • 1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, California 93305, US
    • Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 16,451 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,510 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • 25% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 57% White
    • 44% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $2,024 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $1,748 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.