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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 New England is a private nonprofit school in Biddeford, Maine offering nursing education. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL
University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin is a public institution with a 89% graduation rate and over 51,044 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,603.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Midway University provides nursing education from its campus in Midway, Kentucky. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Pacific College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Costa Mesa, California with about 243 students. The acceptance rate is 56%.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-BSN-Cert
Based in Warrensburg, Missouri, University of Central Missouri is a public institution. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
A private nonprofit institution, University of the Cumberlands serves students in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $9,875.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN
Trinity Washington University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Washington, District of Columbia with about 1,948 students. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Northwest Nazarene University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Nampa, Idaho with about 1,635 students. Annual in-state tuition is $40,794.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP
Alverno College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with about 1,317 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
National University provides nursing education from its campus in San Diego, California. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Buckhannon, West Virginia with about 1,055 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, Boise State University serves students in Boise, Idaho. Annual in-state tuition is $9,048.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida is a private nonprofit institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 19,852 students. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Fresno Pacific University provides nursing education from its campus in Fresno, California. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
Barton College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Wilson, North Carolina with about 1,235 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,913 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
William Paterson University of New Jersey provides nursing education from its campus in Wayne, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $15,704.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 14,100 students.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
Dewey University-Hato Rey is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico with about 386 students. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, RN-BSN
Baker University is a private nonprofit school in Baldwin City, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 670 students. Graduates earn a median of $75,103 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Central Florida is a public school in Orlando, Florida with over 69,713 students. Graduates earn a median of $58,308 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, California State University-Long Beach is a public school in Long Beach, California with over 42,003 students. The acceptance rate is 46%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Washington Adventist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Takoma Park, Maryland with about 612 students. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
George Washington University in Washington, District of Columbia is a private nonprofit institution with a 85% graduation rate and over 25,374 students. Graduates earn a median of $90,873 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Standish, Maine with about 1,454 students. The school reports a 69% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | University of New England | Biddeford, ME | $44,210 | 60.1% | 5 | |
| 77 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | $11,603 | 89.3% | 11 | |
| 78 | Midway University | Midway, KY | $27,220 | 44.9% | 5 | |
| 79 | Pacific College | Costa Mesa, CA | 62.5% | 6 | ||
| 80 | University of Central Missouri | Warrensburg, MO | $10,050 | 51% | 6 | |
| 81 | University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | $9,875 | 45.3% | 7 | |
| 82 | Trinity Washington University | Washington, DC | $26,610 | 41.5% | 4 | |
| 83 | Northwest Nazarene University | Nampa, ID | $40,794 | 59.1% | 6 | |
| 84 | Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | $34,086 | 51.6% | 11 | |
| 85 | National University | San Diego, CA | $13,284 | 44% | 13 | |
| 86 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | $34,090 | 51.5% | 10 | |
| 87 | Boise State University | Boise, ID | $9,048 | 60.8% | 12 | |
| 88 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | $62,616 | 84.2% | 14 | |
| 89 | Fresno Pacific University | Fresno, CA | $36,660 | 53% | 6 | |
| 90 | Barton College | Wilson, NC | $37,250 | 49.3% | 4 | |
| 91 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne, NJ | $15,704 | 51.9% | 11 | |
| 92 | Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | $12,988 | 48.9% | 6 | |
| 93 | Dewey University-Hato Rey | Hato Rey, PR | $8,180 | 62.1% | 8 | |
| 94 | Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | $35,300 | 53.9% | 6 | |
| 95 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | Columbus, OH | $22,080 | 67.4% | 10 | |
| 96 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | $6,368 | 75.4% | 13 | |
| 97 | California State University-Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | $7,350 | 71.3% | 9 | |
| 98 | Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park, MD | $26,604 | 44.3% | 4 | |
| 99 | George Washington University | Washington, DC | $67,710 | 85% | 13 | |
| 100 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | $44,420 | 69.1% | 7 |
