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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.
University of San Francisco provides nursing education from its campus in San Francisco, California. Total enrollment is about 8,913 students.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Murray, Kentucky, Murray State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,737 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
Based in Birmingham, Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,501 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
University of Rochester in Rochester, New York is a private nonprofit institution with a 87% graduation rate and over 11,946 students. The acceptance rate is 40%.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Viterbo University is a private nonprofit school in La Crosse, Wisconsin offering nursing education. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With a 10% acceptance rate, Stanbridge University is a selective private for-profit institution in Irvine, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Capital University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 70%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
Based in Mobile, Alabama, University of South Alabama is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,379 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Sonoma State University provides nursing education from its campus in Rohnert Park, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Point Loma Nazarene University provides nursing education from its campus in San Diego, California. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $5,923, Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP
Bethel University provides nursing education from its campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $44,226.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
William Carey University is a private nonprofit school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $43,087 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD
Eastern Kentucky University provides nursing education from its campus in Richmond, Kentucky. The acceptance rate is 78%.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Providence is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Great Falls, Montana with about 763 students. Graduates earn a median of $48,296 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
A private nonprofit institution, Southwest Baptist University serves students in Bolivar, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $30,566.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN
A public institution, Northwestern State University of Louisiana serves students in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,864.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida is a public institution with a 91% graduation rate and over 56,311 students. Graduates earn a median of $71,588 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Marshall University is a public school in Huntington, West Virginia offering nursing education. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $9,903.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
University of Virginia-Main Campus in Charlottesville, Virginia is a public institution with a 95% graduation rate and over 26,409 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Stevenson University is a private nonprofit school in Owings Mills, Maryland offering nursing education. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP
University of Tulsa provides nursing education from its campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Graduates earn a median of $61,408 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP
Saint Elizabeth University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Morristown, New Jersey with about 871 students. Annual in-state tuition is $36,741.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP
Edgewood College provides nursing education from its campus in Madison, Wisconsin. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | $60,492 | 72.8% | 15 | |
| 27 | Murray State University | Murray, KY | $9,900 | 59% | 10 | |
| 28 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | $9,098 | 63.4% | 13 | |
| 29 | University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | $67,080 | 87% | 10 | |
| 30 | Viterbo University | La Crosse, WI | $34,250 | 62.9% | 10 | |
| 31 | Stanbridge University | Irvine, CA | 62.1% | 7 | ||
| 32 | Capital University | Columbus, OH | $43,234 | 63.3% | 5 | |
| 33 | University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | $10,116 | 52.6% | 14 | |
| 34 | Sonoma State University | Rohnert Park, CA | $8,624 | 60.1% | 7 | |
| 35 | Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA | $46,250 | 74.8% | 10 | |
| 36 | Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | $5,923 | 49.2% | 10 | |
| 37 | Bethel University | Saint Paul, MN | $44,226 | 75% | 9 | |
| 38 | William Carey University | Hattiesburg, MS | $15,480 | 41.3% | 6 | |
| 39 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | $10,320 | 49.5% | 14 | |
| 40 | University of Providence | Great Falls, MT | $30,448 | 43.9% | 4 | |
| 41 | Southwest Baptist University | Bolivar, MO | $30,566 | 47.3% | 7 | |
| 42 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA | $8,864 | 45.5% | 14 | |
| 43 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | $6,381 | 90.7% | 12 | |
| 44 | Marshall University | Huntington, WV | $9,162 | 49.2% | 14 | |
| 45 | Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO | $9,903 | 56% | 5 | |
| 46 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA | $21,803 | 95.3% | 11 | |
| 47 | Stevenson University | Owings Mills, MD | $40,560 | 65.7% | 6 | |
| 48 | University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $50,061 | 72.8% | 8 | |
| 49 | Saint Elizabeth University | Morristown, NJ | $36,741 | 42% | 5 | |
| 50 | Edgewood College | Madison, WI | $35,860 | 65% | 10 |
