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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. Spring Arbor University

    Spring Arbor, Michigan

    School Ranking: A

    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
    • 1,021 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,269 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 47% Acceptance Rate
    • 64% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 26 Average Age
    • 35% Men
    • 65% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 88% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $62,174 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $24,477 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  2. Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon

    School Ranking: A

    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
    • 752 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 2,118 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • 93% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 30 Average Age
    • 17% Men
    • 83% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 87% White
    • 7% Hispanic
    • 2% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $36,410 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $68,550 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  3. University of California, Davis

    Davis, California

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of California, Davis is a public and non-profit National University. The insitution offers a variety of hybrid, and online programs—including MSN, DNP, PhD, DNAP, 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.

    • One Shields Avenue, Davis, California 95616, US
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 31,512 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 8,147 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 37% Acceptance Rate
    • 89% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 40% Men
    • 60% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 59% White
    • 22% Hispanic
    • 7% Black
    • 17% Asian

    Programs

    • $54,499 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  4. Simmons University

    Boston, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Simmons 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, RN to MSN, PhD, NP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education.

    • Doctoral/Professional Universities
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 1,786 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 3,922 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • 82% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 0% Men
    • 100% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $17,000 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $44,460 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  5. Arizona State University

    Phoenix, Arizona

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Arizona 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, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, PhD, 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
    • 64,778 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 14,573 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • 68% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 24 Average Age
    • 51% Men
    • 49% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 79% White
    • 19% Hispanic
    • 3% Black
    • 3% Asian

    Programs

    • $53,907 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $34,265 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  6. Kent State University at Kent

    Kent, Ohio

    School Ranking: A

    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, DNP, 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
    • 19,179 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,436 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 88% Acceptance Rate
    • 63% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    Programs

    • $40,112 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $22,278 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  7. Allen College

    Waterloo, Iowa

    School Ranking: A

    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
    • 278 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 219 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 93% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    Programs

    • $61,509 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $43,686 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  8. Wheeling University

    Wheeling, West Virginia

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Wheeling University 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.

    • 316 Washington Ave, Wheeling, West Virginia 26003, US
    • Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 578 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 155 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • 70% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 22 Average Age
    • 61% Men
    • 39% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 93% White
    • 1% Hispanic
    • 4% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $44,593 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $20,900 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  9. Auburn University

    Auburn, Alabama

    School Ranking: A

    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
    • 25,234 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 6,385 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 44% Acceptance Rate
    • 78% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

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

    Programs

    • $32,781 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $35,627 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  10. Roseman University of Health Sciences

    Henderson, Nevada

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

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

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

    Student Demographics

    • 28 Average Age
    • 26% Men
    • 74% Women
    • 1% Veterans
    • 71% White
    • 27% Hispanic
    • 5% Black
    • 5% Asian

    Programs

    • $73,616 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $47,495 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  11. Texas State University

    San Marcos, Texas

    School Ranking: A

    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 ACME, ACEN, 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
    • 33,834 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,337 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 88% 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

    • $48,405 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $13,333 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  12. SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

    Brooklyn, New York

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 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 ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

    • 450 Clarkson Ave Suite J, Brooklyn, New York 11203, US
    • Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 282 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 1,903 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 0% Acceptance Rate
    • 95% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 29 Average Age
    • 20% Men
    • 80% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 53% White
    • 16% Hispanic
    • 26% Black
    • 9% Asian

    Programs

    • $14,455 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $35,600 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  13. Ball State University

    Muncie, Indiana

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Ball 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, Accelerated BSN, MSN, Masters, RN to 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
    • 13,466 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 5,361 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 20 Average Age
    • 39% Men
    • 61% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 91% White
    • 3% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $31,140 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $17,168 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  14. University of Arkansas

    Fayetteville, Arkansas

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    University of Arkansas 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, MSN, DNP, MSN to DNP, Post Grad Certificate, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

    • 1125 W Maple St, Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701, US
    • 1-479-575-3904
    • Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
    • 4 year or higher institution
    • 26,002 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 4,667 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • 66% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 85% White
    • 5% Hispanic
    • 8% Black
    • 1% Asian

    Programs

    • $24,675 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $26,814 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.

  15. Northeastern University

    Boston, Massachusetts

    School Ranking: A

    School Overview

    Northeastern 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, Masters, MSN to DNP, PhD, 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
    • 16,172 Undergraduate Students Enrolled*
      *Includes certificate and degree-seeking students
    • 13,711 Graduate Students Enrolled
    • 7% Acceptance Rate
    • 89% Graduation Rate

    Student Demographics

    • 21 Average Age
    • 44% Men
    • 56% Women
    • 0% Veterans
    • 84% White
    • 6% Hispanic
    • 6% Black
    • 4% Asian

    Programs

    • $189,900 In-State Undergraduate Tuition*
    • $59,557 In-State Graduate Tuition*

    *Tuition is an average of the programs listed below.