Best Nursing Schools Near You - Page 30

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. 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*
    • $70,420 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. 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

    • $8,658 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid Online Program
      $8,658 In-State Tuition
      4.1 Program Score
  3. 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

    • $11,580 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $15,453 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. 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

    • $79,321 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
      $121,961 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
  5. Northwest University

    Kirkland, Washington

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Northwest 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 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
    • 642 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 320 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 88% Acceptance Rate
    • 56% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 84% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $183,885 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,420 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $21,420 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $12,450 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $355,320 In-State Tuition
      3.9 Program Score
  6. Arkansas State University

    Jonesboro, Arkansas

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Arkansas State 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, CRNA, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,994 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,272 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • 55% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 83% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 0% Asian

    Programs

    • $21,598 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $13,306 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Cabrillo College

    Aptos, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

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

    • 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, California 95003, US
    • Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 7,404 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,990 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • 27% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 70% White
    • 33% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $3,082 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $3,082 In-State Tuition
      4.1 Program Score
  8. Barry University

    Miami, Florida

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Barry University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MA, BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, MSN to DNP, 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/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,245 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,686 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 59% Acceptance Rate
    • 48% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 30% Hispanic
    • 22% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $88,970 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $38,640 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Eastern Kentucky University

    Richmond, Kentucky

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Eastern Kentucky University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MSN, MSN to DNP, NP, Other, Post Grad Certificate, and RN to BSN 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/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 11,674 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,282 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • 50% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $29,077 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,424 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Virginia Commonwealth 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, Masters, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 20,797 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,033 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 70% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 36% Men
    • 64% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 23% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,225 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $31,133 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Colorado State University Pueblo

    Pueblo, Colorado

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Colorado State University Pueblo 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 ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, Colorado 81001, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 3,028 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,875 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 43% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 26% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $30,338 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $24,695 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. CUNY Hunter College

    New York, New York

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    CUNY Hunter 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 CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 16,642 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,501 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • 57% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 51% White
    • 26% Hispanic
    • 20% Black
    • 11% Asian

    Programs

    • $41,540 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $52,705 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Excelsior University

    Albany, New York

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Excelsior University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, LPN to BSN, BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 12,701 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,776 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • 34% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 33 Average Age
    • 49% Men
    • 51% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 74% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $38,867 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,935 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Seton Hall University

    South Orange, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

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

    • 400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, New Jersey 7079, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,924 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,433 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • 69% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 12% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 6% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 97.4% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $140,140 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $70,692 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. 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

    • $17,850 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $51,982 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.