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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. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, 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.

    • 326 Market Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 650 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,840 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 33% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 71% Men
    • 29% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 16% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $17,860 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $34,380 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. 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 CCNE 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

    • $23,593 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $13,573 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Erie, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of online programs—including MSN, and CNL degrees. Programs are accredited by the and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 1858 W Grandview Blvd, Erie, Pennsylvania 16509, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 10 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,107 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • 77% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 0% Men
    • 100% Women
    • 3% Veterans
    • 97% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 0% Asian

    Programs

    • $55,125 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. 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 CNEA 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*
    • $82,748 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. 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
  6. 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

    • $28,449 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,890 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. 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

    • $33,768 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $29,227 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Colorado Christian University

    Lakewood, Colorado

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Colorado Christian 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, CNS, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 8787 West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80226, US
    • 1-303-963-3311
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,363 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,524 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • 31% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 33 Average Age
    • 30% Men
    • 70% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 86% White
    • 12% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $74,745 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,177 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $21,177 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $9,930 In-State Tuition
      4.2 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $139,560 In-State Tuition
      4.0 Program Score
  9. United States University

    San Diego, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    United States 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, 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.

    • 7675 Mission Valley Road, San Diego, California 92108, US
    • 1-800-316-6314
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 167 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,361 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 11% Acceptance Rate
    • 9% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 35 Average Age
    • 28% Men
    • 72% Women
    • 8% Veterans
    • 54% White
    • 41% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 13% Asian

    Programs

    • $12,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,380 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Dalton State College

    Dalton, Georgia

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Dalton State College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including LPN/LVN, ADN/ASN, and BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,419 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 20 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 37% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $26,895 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $22,445 In-State Undergraduate 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, DNP, 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 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

    • $31,740 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $31,854 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    University of California, San Francisco is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including Entry Level Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, CNM, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 500 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, California 94143, US
    • 1-415-476-1435
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 33,787 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,126 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 25% Acceptance Rate
    • 90% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 60% White
    • 17% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 20% Asian

    Programs

    • $51,207 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Rowan College at Burlington County

    Mount Laurel, New Jersey

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Rowan College at Burlington County 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, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 900 College Circle, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 8054, US
    • 1-609-894-9311
    • Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
    • Less-than-4-year institution
    • 6,174 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • 32% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 70% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 22% Black
    • 3% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 98.28% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $14,641 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $17,821 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $11,460 In-State Tuition
      3.9 Program Score
  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

    • $147,538 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $73,790 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Oakwood University

    Huntsville, Alabama

    School Ranking: B

    School Overview

    Oakwood University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus programs—including BSN, 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.

    • 7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, Alabama 35896, US
    • Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,253 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 40 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 51% Acceptance Rate
    • 51% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 54% White
    • 10% Hispanic
    • 35% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $65,400 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $34,200 In-State Tuition
      3.9 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $96,600 In-State Tuition
      4.3 Program Score