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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. Denver College of Nursing

    Denver, Colorado

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Denver College of Nursing 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, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 949 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 59 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 87% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 14% Men
    • 86% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 40% White
    • 26% Hispanic
    • 36% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $19,333 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,808 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Illinois State University

    Normal, Illinois

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Illinois State 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, MSN to PhD, 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
    • 18,414 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,539 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 89% Acceptance Rate
    • 71% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 3% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 96% NCLEX-RN BS

    Programs

    • $36,779 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,660 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. University of Nevada, Reno

    Reno, Nevada

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Nevada, Reno 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, MSN, DNP, BSN to 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 Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 15,723 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,813 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 13% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $26,216 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $15,701 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Columbia University in the City of New York

    New York, New York

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Columbia University in the City of New York is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including Accelerated BSN, Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to 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 Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,899 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 26,168 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 4% Acceptance Rate
    • 92% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 50% Men
    • 50% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 70% White
    • 14% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 8% Asian

    Programs

    • $202,818 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. University of Houston

    Sugar Land, Texas

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Houston 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, and NP 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
    • 37,175 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,730 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 62% White
    • 26% Hispanic
    • 17% Black
    • 7% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,375 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,546 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. University of Wyoming

    Laramie, Wyoming

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of Wyoming 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.

    • Corner of Ninth and Ivinson, Laramie, Wyoming 82071, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 8,047 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,663 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $14,232 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,615 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Oregon Health & Science 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, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, Oregon 97239, US
    • 1-503-494-7725
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 788 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,089 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • 94% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 30 Average Age
    • 18% Men
    • 82% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $31,897 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $71,200 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Stony Brook University

    Stony Brook, New York

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Stony Brook University is a public and non-profit National University. 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, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME 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
    • 17,420 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,316 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • 77% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 49% Men
    • 51% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 15% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 8% Asian

    Programs

    • $21,192 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,035 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Baylor University

    Dallas, Texas

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Baylor 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, CNM, 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
    • 15,007 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,669 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 51% Acceptance Rate
    • 79% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 19% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $68,076 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $84,688 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Kent State University at Kent

    Kent, Ohio

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Kent State University at Kent 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, PhD, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 800 E Summit St, Kent, Ohio 44240, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 19,134 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,621 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $40,705 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $24,326 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Saint Louis University

    Saint Louis, Missouri

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

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

    • One North Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63103, US
    • 1-314-977-8900
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,324 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,683 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • 73% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 3% Veterans
    • 83% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $125,147 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $51,100 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Allen College

    Waterloo, Iowa

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Allen College is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including LPN to BSN, BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to 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.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 279 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 210 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 94% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 8% Men
    • 92% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 95% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $61,509 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $44,520 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Auburn University

    Auburn, Alabama

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Auburn University is a public and non-profit National University. 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 182 S College St, Auburn, Alabama 36849, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 25,732 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,141 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • 79% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 50% Men
    • 50% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 20% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,401 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $45,971 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Texas State University

    San Marcos, Texas

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    Texas State 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 Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN, ACME, and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 601 University Dr, San Marcos, Texas 78666, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 34,547 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,175 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 89% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 29% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $49,920 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $14,177 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. University of San Diego

    San Diego, California

    School Ranking: A
    0 reviews

    School Overview

    University of San Diego is a public and non-profit National University. 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 Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • 5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego, California 92110, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,619 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,384 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 47% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 73% White
    • 19% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 9% Asian

    Programs

    • $101,368 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

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