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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. George Mason University

    Fairfax, Virginia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    George Mason 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, MSN to DNP, 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 26,447 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 12,035 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • 75% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 51% Men
    • 49% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 72% White
    • 9% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 8% Asian

    Programs

    • $29,011 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $35,376 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. St. John's College, Department of Nursing

    Springfield, Illinois

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    St. John's College, Department of Nursing is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, and MSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 729 E. Carpenter St, Springfield, Illinois 62702, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 82 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 12 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 92% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 7% Men
    • 93% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 93% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $51,262 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $30,319 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

    Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including RN to BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 6,707 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,464 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • 68% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 93% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $9,660 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • Online Program
      $9,660 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
  4. Georgetown University

    Washington, District of Columbia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Georgetown 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, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, CNL, DNAP, CRNA, CNM, 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.

    • 3700 O St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20057, US
    • 1-202-687-0100
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 7,343 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 13,084 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 12% Acceptance Rate
    • 95% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 42% Men
    • 58% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 75% White
    • 11% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $203,520 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $87,975 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Lakeview College of Nursing

    Danville, Illinois

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Lakeview College of Nursing 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, and Accelerated BSN degrees. Programs are accredited by the 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
    • 116 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 94% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 19% Men
    • 81% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 81% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 11% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $45,100 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

    • Program
      Format
      Tuition
      Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $60,000 In-State Tuition
      4.4 Program Score
    • Online Program
      $15,300 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
    • On-Campus Program
      $60,000 In-State Tuition
      4.6 Program Score
  6. University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, Ohio

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Cincinnati 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, MSN, 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 Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 27,880 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 11,492 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • 68% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 50% Men
    • 50% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 83% White
    • 2% Hispanic
    • 13% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $5,805 In-State Non-Degree Tuition*
    • $41,906 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $37,532 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

    Houston, Texas

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including ADN/ASN, BSN, Entry Level BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institution
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 554 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,800 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 93% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 14% Men
    • 86% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 68% White
    • 22% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 7% Asian

    Programs

    • $13,241 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $21,420 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

    Ann Arbor, Michigan

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 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, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, CNM, 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
    • 32,448 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 18,530 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 18% Acceptance Rate
    • 94% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 48% Men
    • 52% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 82% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 10% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $151,936 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $105,144 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Ohio University

    Athens, Ohio

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Ohio 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, 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 Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 17,611 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,032 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 23 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 92% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $19,005 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $18,080 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. University of Illinois, Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Illinois, Chicago 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, RN to MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNL, CNM, NP, and Post Grad Certificate degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 21,567 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 11,940 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 79% Acceptance Rate
    • 70% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 47% Men
    • 53% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 69% White
    • 18% Hispanic
    • 14% Black
    • 6% Asian

    Programs

    • $51,375 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $62,197 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Mississippi University for Women

    Columbus, Mississippi

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Mississippi University for Women is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, and MSN 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.

    • 1100 College St, Columbus, Mississippi 39701, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,701 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 259 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 99% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 19% Men
    • 81% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 61% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 37% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $26,178 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $18,369 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. Winston-Salem State University

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Winston-Salem 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, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

    • 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27110, US
    • 1-336-750-2000
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 4,449 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 491 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 24% Men
    • 76% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 60% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 33% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $11,265 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $13,003 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. MidAmerica Nazarene University

    Olathe, Kansas

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    MidAmerica Nazarene 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, 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.

    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 975 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 349 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • 65% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 25 Average Age
    • 46% Men
    • 54% Women
    • 3% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 2% Asian

    Programs

    • $56,520 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $14,713 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. University of Rhode Island

    Kingston, Rhode Island

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Rhode Island 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, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD, MSN to PhD, CNS, 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.

    • 80 Upper College Rd, Kingston, Rhode Island 02881, US
    • 1-401-874-2766
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 13,828 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,705 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • 70% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 43% Men
    • 57% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $93,390 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $36,921 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Radford University

    Radford, Virginia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Radford University is a public and non-profit State Institution. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including BSN, DNP, MSN, and Post Grad Certificate 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.

    • 801 East Main St., Radford, Virginia 24142, US
    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 5,945 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,710 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • 63% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 37% Men
    • 63% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 83% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 12% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $26,550 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $29,056 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.