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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. Purdue University, Main Campus

    West Lafayette, Indiana

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Purdue University, Main Campus 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, RN to MSN, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Johnson Hall, Room 109 502 N. University Street, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907, US
    • 1-765-494-4004
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 39,637 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 13,041 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • 78% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 58% Men
    • 42% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 89% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $33,279 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,194 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Georgetown University

    Washington, District of Columbia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Georgetown 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, MSN, CNL, DNAP, CRNA, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the None.

    • 3700 O St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20057, US
    • 1-202-687-0100
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,462 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 12,424 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 13% Acceptance Rate
    • 94% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $49,440 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $91,494 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Emory 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, PhD, CRNA, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME, 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
    • 7,275 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,687 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 11% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $211,548 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $118,259 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Arizona State University

    Phoenix, Arizona

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Arizona State 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, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 64,398 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 14,419 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • 67% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 52% Men
    • 48% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 19% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $53,427 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $45,158 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

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

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,617 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 24,273 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 8% Acceptance Rate
    • 95% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $117,670 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

    Galveston, Texas

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN to PhD, CNL, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MSN, NP, PhD, Post Grad Certificate, Post Grad Certificate, RN to BSN, and RN to 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.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 559 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,756 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • 91% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 18% Men
    • 82% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 23% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $15,840 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $15,632 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. University of Utah

    Salt Lake City, Utah

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Utah 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, DNP, and BSN to DNP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 201 Presidents Circle, ROOM 201, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, US
    • 1-801-581-3414
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 26,041 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,433 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 70% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 52% Men
    • 48% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $25,104 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $30,202 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Wheeling University

    Wheeling, West Virginia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Wheeling University 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 ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, West Virginia 26003, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 567 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 160 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 75% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 66% Men
    • 34% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 93% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $47,273 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $13,475 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. University of New Hampshire, Main Campus

    Durham, New Hampshire

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of New Hampshire, Main Campus 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, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, CNL, NP, 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.

    • 105 Main St., Thompson Hall, Durham, New Hampshire 3824, US
    • 1-603-862-2271
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 11,230 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,250 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 78% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 94% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $47,510 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $42,160 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. University of Rhode Island

    Kingston, Rhode Island

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Rhode Island 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, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, NP, 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.

    • 80 Upper College Rd, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881, US
    • 1-401-874-2766
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 13,822 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,681 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 72% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $47,010 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $38,327 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Bellin College

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

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

    • 3201 Eaton Road, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 338 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 224 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 89% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 7% Men
    • 93% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 95% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $85,256 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $31,773 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. West Virginia University

    Morgantown, West Virginia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    West Virginia University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including LPN/LVN, BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, PhD, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 17,705 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,585 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $42,510 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,350 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to PhD, CNL, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MSN, MSN to PhD, MSN to DNP, NP, Other, PhD, Post Grad Certificate, 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.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 864 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,776 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 28% Men
    • 72% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 40% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $29,160 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $18,570 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. California Career Institute

    Anaheim, California

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    California Career Institute is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, LPN/LVN, and MA degrees. Programs are accredited by the and ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training.

    • 1240 S State College BLVD Ste. 150, Anaheim, California 92806, US
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 517 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 160 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 12% Men
    • 88% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 46% White
    • 54% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 8% Asian

    Programs

    • $23,312 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Pennsylvania 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, RN to BSN, MSN, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, CNS, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the None.

    • 3160 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, US
    • 1-215-898-4271
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 10,768 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 17,100 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 6% Acceptance Rate
    • 97% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $60,912 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $67,953 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.