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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. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

    San Marcos, California

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including MSN, DNP, NP, 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.

    • 700 Windy Point Drive, San Marcos, California 92069, US
    • (800) 241-1027
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,152 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 59% Acceptance Rate
    • 83% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 71% White
    • 25% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 8% Asian

    Programs

    • $33,321 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. University of Missouri, Columbia

    Columbia, Missouri

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

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

    • 105 Jesse Hall, Columbia, Missouri 65211, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 23,206 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,559 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • 72% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $48,794 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $28,124 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Widener University

    Chester, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Widener 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, RN to MSN, DNP, PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • One University Place, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013, US
    • 1-610-499-4213
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,513 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,861 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 88% Acceptance Rate
    • 63% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $128,668 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $41,715 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

    Omaha, Nebraska

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health 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, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, CNS, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 720 North 87th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 808 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 338 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 77% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 10% Men
    • 90% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $41,748 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $35,807 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Boise State University

    Boise, Idaho

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Boise State University 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the 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
    • 16,979 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,193 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • 56% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 90% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $30,285 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $37,447 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Oklahoma City University

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Oklahoma City University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 2501 N Blackwelder, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,344 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,189 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • 70% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $24,964 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,178 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    Little Rock, Arkansas

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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.

    • 4301 W Markham, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,287 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,941 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 16% Men
    • 84% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 16% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $23,408 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $24,881 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Ohio State University, Main Campus

    Columbus, Ohio

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Ohio State 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, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, CNS, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACME and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 45,140 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 14,417 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 53% Acceptance Rate
    • 79% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 50% Men
    • 50% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,276 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $70,256 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Wilkes University

    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Wilkes University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, 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.

    • 84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,904 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,207 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • 62% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 93% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $96,852 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $25,859 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. West Chester University of Pennsylvania

    West Chester, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    West Chester University of Pennsylvania 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, CNS, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • 700 South High St, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19383, US
    • 1-610-436-2219
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 14,014 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,883 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 88% Acceptance Rate
    • 75% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 41% Men
    • 59% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $23,184 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,952 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. George Washington University

    Washington, District of Columbia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    George Washington 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, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to 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 Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 1918 F Street, NW , Washington, District of Columbia 20052, US
    • 1-202-994-7901
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 10,798 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 14,457 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 49% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $33,390 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $71,783 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. University of California, Irvine

    Irvine, California

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of California, Irvine 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, Entry Level Masters, DNP, BSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, and NP 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 28,651 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,275 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 21% Acceptance Rate
    • 86% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 58% White
    • 29% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 18% Asian

    Programs

    • $52,560 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $80,436 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Medical University of South Carolina 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, 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.

    • 71 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, South Carolina 29425, US
    • 1-843-792-8721
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 300 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,875 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 5% Acceptance Rate
    • 95% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 27 Average Age
    • 11% Men
    • 89% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 70% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 26% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $29,341 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $48,347 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. California State University, San Marcos

    San Marcos, California

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    California State University, San Marcos is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including MA, CNA, LPN to BSN, BSN, RN to BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, CNS, NP, 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.

    • 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, California 92096, US
    • 1-760-750-7550
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 13,844 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,195 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 95% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 71% White
    • 25% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 8% Asian

    Programs

    • $3,192 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $36,070 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $30,616 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. University of Hawaii at Manoa

    Honolulu, Hawaii

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Hawaii at Manoa 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, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, 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.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 13,915 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,876 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 43% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 31% Asian

    Programs

    • $35,325 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $56,890 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.