Best Nursing Schools Near You - Page 2

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. Platt College, Aurora

    Greenwood Village, Colorado

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Platt College, Aurora is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid programs—including BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

    • 5660 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Suite 100 N, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, US
    • 1-303-369-5151
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 232 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 11% Men
    • 89% Women
    • 6% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 13% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $71,709 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Hybrid Program
      $71,709 In-State Tuition
      4.7 Program Score
  2. Pennsylvania State University

    University Park, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Pennsylvania State 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, RN to MSN, 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 Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • 201 Old Main, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, US
    • 1-814-865-4700
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 41,417 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,283 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 55% Acceptance Rate
    • 85% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 53% Men
    • 47% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $69,372 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $47,078 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Binghamton University

    Binghamton, New York

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Binghamton 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, CNS, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 14,398 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,910 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 42% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 77% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 9% Black
    • 7% Asian

    Programs

    • $20,158 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $57,417 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Pennsylvania 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, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, CNS, CNM, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • 3160 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, US
    • 1-215-898-4271
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 10,572 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 16,951 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 7% Acceptance Rate
    • 97% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 8% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $60,912 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $56,523 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. University of Massachusetts, Amherst

    Amherst, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Massachusetts, Amherst 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, RN to MSN, DNP, BSN to 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 New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 24,111 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 7,838 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • 81% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 49% Men
    • 51% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $62,695 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $40,116 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. University of New Hampshire

    Durham, New Hampshire

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of New Hampshire 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, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, CNL, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • 105 Main St., Thompson Hall, Durham, New Hampshire 3824, US
    • 1-603-862-2271
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 11,396 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,441 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 77% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 94% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $45,990 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $42,000 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. James Madison University

    Harrisonburg, Virginia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    James Madison University 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 CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807, US
    • 540-568-6211
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 19,968 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,878 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • 84% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 4% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $34,725 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $29,946 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Midwestern University, Downers Grove

    Downers Grove, Illinois

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Midwestern University, Downers Grove is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of online programs—including MSN, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 19555 N 59th Ave, Downers Grove, Illinois 85308, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 2,758 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 92% Acceptance Rate
    • 89% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 2% Veterans
    • 83% White
    • 10% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $22,215 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Bellin College

    Green Bay, Wisconsin

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Bellin College 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.

    • 3201 Eaton Road, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 346 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 185 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 88% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 9% Men
    • 91% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 95% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 1% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $80,268 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $29,537 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing

    New York, New York

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including RN to BSN, and Accelerated BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 329 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 83% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 31 Average Age
    • 14% Men
    • 86% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 54% White
    • 22% Hispanic
    • 21% Black
    • 9% Asian

    Programs

    • $52,650 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $52,650 In-State Tuition
      4.7 Program Score
  11. University of Arizona

    Tucson, Arizona

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Arizona is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and on-campus programs—including BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, Entry Level Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CRNA, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and 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
    • 37,979 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 10,652 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 23% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 3% Asian

    NCLEX Pass Rates

    • 97.13% NCLEX-RN BS
    • 97.62% NCLEX-RN MSN

    Programs

    • $38,440 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $72,677 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Marquette University

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Marquette University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, MSN, Entry Level Masters, DNP, BSN to DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, CRNA, 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.

    • 1250 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233, US
    • 1-800-222-6544
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,290 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,639 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • 83% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 19 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $148,800 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $52,726 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. 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
    • 14,914 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,304 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • 76% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    Programs

    • $34,290 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $35,966 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. DePaul University

    Chicago, Illinois

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    DePaul University is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, Entry Level Masters, RN to MSN, DNP, DNAP, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, Illinois 60604, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 13,968 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,783 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • 70% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 45% Men
    • 55% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 72% White
    • 14% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $95,520 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $41,767 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. California State University, Chico

    Chico, California

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    California State University, Chico 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, and MSN 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 12,853 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,202 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 95% Acceptance Rate
    • 74% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 78% White
    • 17% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,975 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,010 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.