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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.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Fargo, North Dakota. The acceptance rate is 95%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
Based in Dallas, Pennsylvania, Misericordia University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, Weber State University is a public school in Ogden, Utah with over 32,701 students. Graduates earn a median of $56,287 within ten years.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, RN-BSN
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit institution in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
ECPI University is a private for-profit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $18,484.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP
Tennessee Technological University is a public school in Cookeville, Tennessee offering nursing education. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Houston, Texas, Houston Christian University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 4,276 students.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
One of the larger institutions in the state, Texas State University is a public school in San Marcos, Texas with over 40,674 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP
Gannon University provides nursing education from its campus in Erie, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in San Marcos, California, California State University-San Marcos is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 95%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, Gwynedd Mercy University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $67,145 within ten years.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD
A public institution, University of Memphis serves students in Memphis, Tennessee. Annual in-state tuition is $10,728.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 93%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Loma Linda, California, Loma Linda University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $89,816 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, University of North Carolina at Greensboro serves students in Greensboro, North Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $7,661.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Northern Arizona University is a public school in Flagstaff, Arizona offering nursing education. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Grand Valley State University provides nursing education from its campus in Allendale, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $56,118 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Saint Ambrose University is a private nonprofit institution in Davenport, Iowa. The acceptance rate is 77%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Montana State University provides nursing education from its campus in Bozeman, Montana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,460.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public institution in Mankato, Minnesota. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
South University-Richmond is a smaller private for-profit institution in Glen Allen, Virginia with about 395 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nova Southeastern University is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $38,700.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 86%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, University of South Carolina-Upstate serves students in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $11,588.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Based in North Canton, Ohio, Walsh University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Fargo, ND | $11,110 | 63.5% | 8 | |
| 202 | Misericordia University | Dallas, PA | $40,370 | 72% | 11 | |
| 203 | Weber State University | Ogden, UT | $6,557 | 42.6% | 12 | |
| 204 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo | Arecibo, PR | $5,780 | 34.3% | 6 | |
| 205 | ECPI University | Virginia Beach, VA | $18,484 | 42% | 6 | |
| 206 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN | $11,376 | 57% | 8 | |
| 207 | Houston Christian University | Houston, TX | $39,430 | 49.5% | 6 | |
| 208 | Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | $11,450 | 56% | 6 | |
| 209 | Gannon University | Erie, PA | $40,656 | 69.6% | 11 | |
| 210 | California State University-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | $8,082 | 55.3% | 7 | |
| 211 | Gwynedd Mercy University | Gwynedd Valley, PA | $40,122 | 57.6% | 11 | |
| 212 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN | $10,728 | 48.8% | 7 | |
| 213 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | $16,945 | 64.9% | 8 | |
| 214 | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA | 7 | |||
| 215 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $7,661 | 57.9% | 14 | |
| 216 | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | $13,009 | 59% | 10 | |
| 217 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | $15,140 | 67.4% | 12 | |
| 218 | Saint Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | $36,658 | 63.4% | 4 | |
| 219 | Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | $8,460 | 57.1% | 11 | |
| 220 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato, MN | $9,572 | 53.3% | 10 | |
| 221 | South University-Richmond | Glen Allen, VA | $18,145 | 89.5% | 6 | |
| 222 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $38,700 | 63.4% | 9 | |
| 223 | Ball State University | Muncie, IN | $11,082 | 63.6% | 11 | |
| 224 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg, SC | $11,588 | 42.8% | 4 | |
| 225 | Walsh University | North Canton, OH | $35,745 | 60.1% | 11 |
