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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 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
    • 14,306 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,680 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    Programs

    • $36,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $57,224 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Rowan University

    Glassboro, New Jersey

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Rowan 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, MSN, and NP degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028, US
    • 856-256-4000
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 14,647 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,791 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • 72% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 52% Men
    • 48% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,225 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $38,888 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. University of Lynchburg

    Lynchburg, Virginia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Lynchburg 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, and CNL 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/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,599 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 800 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 15% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $71,040 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

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      $71,040 In-State Tuition
      4.5 Program Score
  4. Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

    Saint Louis, Missouri

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing 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 COA and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 4483 Duncan Avenue, Mailstop 90-36-697, Saint Louis, Missouri 63110, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 426 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 73 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 59% Acceptance Rate
    • 91% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 10% Men
    • 90% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 18% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $45,762 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $38,030 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Western Washington University

    Bellingham, Washington

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Western Washington University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including RN to BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

    • 516 High Street, Bellingham, Washington 98225, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 13,574 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 947 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 91% Acceptance Rate
    • 72% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $18,270 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,488 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Northeastern State University

    Tahlequah, Oklahoma

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Northeastern State University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of online programs—including MSN, 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 Higher Learning Commission.

    • 600 N Grand, Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,636 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,460 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 99% Acceptance Rate
    • 47% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 38% Men
    • 62% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 70% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $8,040 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $7,138 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Queens University of Charlotte

    Charlotte, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Queens University of Charlotte 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, CNL, 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.

    • 1900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, North Carolina 28274, US
    • 704-337-2200
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,362 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 473 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • 61% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 19% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $112,371 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $10,815 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. West Coast University, Los Angeles

    Anaheim, California

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    West Coast University, Los Angeles is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, LPN to BSN, BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and CNEA and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,687 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 398 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 80% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 27 Average Age
    • 21% Men
    • 79% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 51% White
    • 40% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 12% Asian

    Programs

    • $57,274 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $25,846 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. University of Nebraska Medical Center

    Omaha, Nebraska

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    University of Nebraska Medical Center 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, CNS, DNP, Entry Level BSN, MSN, MSN to PhD, MSN to DNP, NP, Other, PhD, Post Grad Certificate, 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.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 861 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,889 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 93% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 14% Men
    • 86% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $26,247 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $29,143 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Spring Arbor University

    Spring Arbor, Michigan

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Spring Arbor University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, MSN, NP, 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 Higher Learning Commission.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 990 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,299 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 37% Acceptance Rate
    • 63% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $64,908 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $27,178 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Alvernia University

    Reading, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Alvernia 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, MSN, RN to MSN, 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 Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 400 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, Pennsylvania 19607, US
    • 1-610-796-8217
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,042 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 435 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • 63% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $82,460 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $20,100 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus

    Denver, Colorado

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

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

    • 1380 Lawrence Street, Lawrence Street Center, Suite 1400, Denver, Colorado 80217, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 10,686 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 9,382 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • 49% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 15% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $56,451 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $37,261 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. La Salle University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    La Salle 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, RN to MSN, MSN to DNP, CNL, 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 Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 1900 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141, US
    • 1-215-991-3797
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,966 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,128 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 63% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 71% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 19% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $37,500 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $32,654 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. Immaculata University

    Immaculata, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Immaculata 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, 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.

    • 1145 King Road, Immaculata, Pennsylvania 19345, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,265 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 878 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 28% Men
    • 72% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 80% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $33,150 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $19,326 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Duke University

    Durham, North Carolina

    School Ranking: B+

    School Overview

    Duke University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, Accelerated BSN, MSN, Masters, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, PhD to DNP, 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
    • 6,417 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 10,624 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 7% Acceptance Rate
    • 96% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 3% Veterans
    • 76% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $105,444 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $80,253 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.