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Accredited ABSN Nursing Schools 2026

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.

Private, Non-Profit Kansas City, MO

Rockhurst University is a private nonprofit institution in Kansas City, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $44,966.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Spokane, WA

Based in Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University provides nursing education from its campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Total enrollment is about 21,200 students.

14 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri is a private nonprofit institution with a 80% graduation rate and over 17,059 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Omaha, NE

Creighton University is a private nonprofit school in Omaha, Nebraska offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 8,581 students.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Omaha, NE

College of Saint Mary is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 786 students. The acceptance rate is 45%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Portland, OR

University of Portland is a private nonprofit institution in Portland, Oregon. The school reports a 80% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Joliet, IL

University of St Francis provides nursing education from its campus in Joliet, Illinois. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, For-Profit Tampa, FL

South University-Tampa is a smaller private for-profit institution in Tampa, Florida with about 752 students. Graduates earn a median of $34,421 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Thomas Jefferson University serves students in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $47,505.

14 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University is a private nonprofit school in Jacksonville, Florida offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $68,010 within ten years.

14 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Toledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Toledo, Ohio with about 1,096 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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Private, Non-Profit San Sebastian, PR

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian is a smaller private nonprofit institution in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico with about 1,065 students. Graduates earn a median of $22,844 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Private, For-Profit Draper, UT

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private for-profit institution in Draper, Utah. The acceptance rate is 62%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Fayette, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies serves students in Fayette, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $7,440.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

Private, Non-Profit Yankton, SD

Mount Marty University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Yankton, South Dakota with about 1,284 students. Annual in-state tuition is $34,600.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Barranquitas, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico with about 1,020 students. The acceptance rate is 86%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

Public Columbia, MO

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Missouri-Columbia is a public school in Columbia, Missouri with over 31,543 students. The acceptance rate is 78%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Fayetteville, AR

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Arkansas is a public school in Fayetteville, Arkansas with over 33,610 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Atlanta, GA

One of the larger institutions in the state, Georgia State University is a public school in Atlanta, Georgia with over 34,944 students. The school reports a 54% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Troy, NY

Based in Troy, New York, Russell Sage College is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 2,790 students.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Louisville, KY

Spalding University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Louisville, Kentucky with about 1,553 students. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Fort Myers, FL

Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,560 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CRNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Brooklyn, NY

Based in Brooklyn, New York, St. Joseph's University-New York is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

Private, Non-Profit Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit institution in Tacoma, Washington. The acceptance rate is 78%.

13 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
126 Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO $44,966 76.3% 8
127 Gonzaga University Spokane, WA $55,480 87.5% 12
128 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA $62,412 77.6% 14
129 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO $55,760 80.5% 9
130 Creighton University Omaha, NE $48,856 79.5% 10
131 College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE $24,510 63.1% 5
132 University of Portland Portland, OR $58,100 79.7% 8
133 University of St Francis Joliet, IL $38,110 64.8% 8
134 South University-Tampa Tampa, FL $18,145 96.7% 11
135 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA $47,505 67.9% 14
136 Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL $47,830 55.1% 14
137 Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH $19,470 48% 9
138 EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR $7,050 42.6% 6
139 Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper, UT $21,680 58.3% 7
140 Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO $7,440 100% 5
141 Mount Marty University Yankton, SD $34,600 58.7% 12
142 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas Barranquitas, PR $5,742 94.2% 5
143 University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO $14,837 75.7% 7
144 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR $10,104 70.2% 11
145 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA $8,664 54.3% 9
146 Russell Sage College Troy, NY $38,164 67.2% 8
147 Spalding University Louisville, KY $29,200 51.3% 10
148 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL $6,118 57.3% 12
149 St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY $36,550 66.6% 5
150 Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA $52,254 71.4% 13
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