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Explore and compare 373 ABSN top-ranked, accredited schools across all 50 states and territories. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology, a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.
Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team
NOTE: Program offerings and tuition are subject to change. Verify details directly with the institution.
Ranked #4 in the nation, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public institution in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.
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Georgetown University ranks #6 nationally among nursing schools and is a private nonprofit institution in Washington, District of Columbia. Total enrollment is about 20,000 students.
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A top-ten nursing school, Emory University is a private nonprofit institution in Atlanta, Georgia ranked #7 nationally. Total enrollment is about 15,200 students.
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Ranked #9 in the nation, San Diego State University is a public institution in San Diego, California. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
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Ranked #16 nationally, Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Graduates earn a median of $89,070 within ten years.
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One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit institution in Concord, North Carolina. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
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Ranked #19 nationally, Towson University is a public institution in Towson, Maryland. Annual in-state tuition is $11,728.
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University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, Alabama is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 69%.
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Ranked #33 nationally, Marquette University is a private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $51,170.
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University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota is a private nonprofit institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 75%.
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One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.
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Ranked #42 nationally, Samford University is a private nonprofit institution in Birmingham, Alabama. Annual in-state tuition is $40,150.
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One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, East Carolina University is a public institution in Greenville, North Carolina. Total enrollment is about 26,900 students.
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Ranked #46 nationally, Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio. Graduates earn a median of $51,509 within ten years.
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University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The school reports a 68% graduation rate.
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Ranked #50 nationally, Michigan State University is a public institution in East Lansing, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $16,458.
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University of California-Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California is a public institution with a 93% graduation rate and over 47,335 students. Annual in-state tuition is $15,203.
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West Virginia University is a public institution in Morgantown, West Virginia. Total enrollment is about 23,600 students.
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A public institution, University of Mississippi serves students in University, Mississippi. Annual in-state tuition is $9,772.
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Caldwell University is a private nonprofit institution in Caldwell, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $53,843 within ten years.
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McNeese State University is a public institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Graduates earn a median of $46,453 within ten years.
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Saint Peter's University is a private nonprofit institution in Jersey City, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $57,815 within ten years.
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Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $50,640.
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One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Kentucky is a public school in Lexington, Kentucky with over 34,709 students. Annual in-state tuition is $13,502.
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Mississippi College is a private nonprofit institution in Clinton, Mississippi. Total enrollment is about 4,164 students.
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| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI | $17,736 | 93.2% | 14 | |
| 2 | Georgetown University | Washington, DC | $68,017 | 95% | 9 | |
| 3 | Emory University | Atlanta, GA | $64,280 | 90.9% | 15 | |
| 4 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | $8,728 | 78.1% | 5 | |
| 5 | Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | $50,480 | 71.3% | 5 | |
| 6 | Cabarrus College of Health Sciences | Concord, NC | $16,550 | 71.4% | 5 | |
| 7 | Towson University | Towson, MD | $11,728 | 68.7% | 5 | |
| 8 | University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | $12,132 | 63.1% | 13 | |
| 9 | Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | $51,170 | 81.3% | 12 | |
| 10 | University of Mary | Bismarck, ND | $22,356 | 66% | 12 | |
| 11 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights, KY | $11,088 | 49.2% | 15 | |
| 12 | Samford University | Birmingham, AL | $40,150 | 78.4% | 13 | |
| 13 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | $7,361 | 63.6% | 11 | |
| 14 | Mount St. Joseph University | Cincinnati, OH | $38,150 | 52.9% | 11 | |
| 15 | University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | $12,102 | 68% | 12 | |
| 16 | Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | $16,458 | 81.9% | 12 | |
| 17 | University of California-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $15,203 | 92.6% | 8 | |
| 18 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | $10,104 | 61.7% | 10 | |
| 19 | University of Mississippi | University, MS | $9,772 | 68.1% | 12 | |
| 20 | Caldwell University | Caldwell, NJ | $40,848 | 63.5% | 4 | |
| 21 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA | $8,489 | 49.4% | 13 | |
| 22 | Saint Peter's University | Jersey City, NJ | $42,552 | 61.7% | 11 | |
| 23 | Xavier University | Cincinnati, OH | $50,640 | 72% | 7 | |
| 24 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | $13,502 | 69.3% | 10 | |
| 25 | Mississippi College | Clinton, MS | $23,500 | 62.5% | 4 |
