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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. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

    Edinburg, Texas

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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 ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg, Texas 78539, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 27,026 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,891 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 59% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 86% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $43,775 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,969 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*
    • $30,100 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Texas Christian University

    Fort Worth, Texas

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Texas Christian University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, CNL, DNAP, CRNA, CNS, 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
    • 10,919 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,848 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 43% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 15% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $200,005 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $118,014 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Bellevue College

    Bellevue, Washington

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Bellevue College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including CNA, BSN, RN to BSN, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN, CCNE, and CNEA and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, Washington 98007, US
    • 1-425-564-2012
    • Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,901 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 44% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 12% Asian

    Programs

    • $1,584 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $5,940 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Walden University

    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Walden 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, DNP, MSN to DNP, MSN to PhD, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1210, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, US
    • 1-866-539-5947
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,337 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 36,861 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 31% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 36 Average Age
    • 14% Men
    • 86% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 17% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $16,330 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $52,563 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Monmouth University

    West Long Branch, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Monmouth University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus 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 Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, New Jersey 7764, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,831 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,139 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • 74% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 84% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 5% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 88% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $164,040 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $58,923 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Otterbein University

    Westerville, Ohio

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

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

    • 1 South Grove Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,055 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 238 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $66,517 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Seattle Central College

    Seattle, Washington

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

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

    • Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,879 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 238 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • 39% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 63% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 15% Asian

    Programs

    • $2,112 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $17,685 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. 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

    • $18,720 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,189 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Pacific Lutheran University

    Tacoma, Washington

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Pacific Lutheran 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, Entry Level Masters, DNP, MSN to DNP, CNL, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other 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: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,350 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 344 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $129,950 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $70,816 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

    • $22,620 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $9,856 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. University of Alaska Southeast

    Juneau, Alaska

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of Alaska Southeast is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including MA, and ADN/ASN degrees. Programs are accredited by the and ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, Alaska 99801, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 920 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 240 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 63% Acceptance Rate
    • 36% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 32% Men
    • 68% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $8,917 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid Online Program
      $8,917 In-State Tuition
      4.1 Program Score
  13. Florida International University

    Miami, Florida

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Florida International 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, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, NP, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 38,761 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 9,590 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 59% Acceptance Rate
    • 70% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 50% Hispanic
    • 17% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $11,401 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $16,188 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Walla Walla University

    College Place, Washington

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Walla Walla 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, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 204 S College Ave, College Place, Washington 99324, US
    • 1-509-527-2461
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,214 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 131 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 52% Men
    • 48% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 83% White
    • 12% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $81,781 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $36,680 In-State Tuition
      4.1 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $126,882 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
  15. Loma Linda University

    Loma Linda, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Loma Linda 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, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, CNS, NP, 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.

    • West Hall - 11262 Campus St., Loma Linda, California 92350, US
    • 1-909-558-4923
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 867 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,223 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 90% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 27% Men
    • 73% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 64% White
    • 27% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 10% Asian

    Programs

    • $48,975 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $94,367 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.