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Accredited ADN Nursing Schools 2026

Explore and compare 1,165 ADN 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.

Public Iowa Falls, IA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,496, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 685 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Seattle, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,238, South Seattle College in Seattle, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 31% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Norfolk, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,588, Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,349 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

A

Public Yuma, AZ

With annual in-state tuition at $3,060, Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,857 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

O

Public Des Plaines, IL

Based in Des Plaines, Illinois, Oakton College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,852 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Avon Park, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,165, South Florida State College in Avon Park, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,990 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College provides nursing education from its campus in East Peoria, Illinois. Total enrollment is about 7,906 students.

ADN Program Available

H

Public Waterloo, IA

Hawkeye Community College is a public school in Waterloo, Iowa offering nursing education. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

M

Public Brockton, MA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,376, Massasoit Community College in Brockton, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $46,111 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Greenfield, MA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,810, Greenfield Community College in Greenfield, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,132 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Port Huron, MI

St Clair County Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Port Huron, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $8,748.

ADN Program Available

Public Granite Falls, MN

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is a public institution in Granite Falls, Minnesota. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Loch Sheldrake, NY

Sullivan County Community College is a smaller public institution in Loch Sheldrake, New York with about 1,527 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,468.

ADN Program Available

Public McKinney, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $3,814, Collin County Community College District in McKinney, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public San Antonio, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $5,542, St Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 17,300 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Spokane, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,461, Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,955 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

C

Private, For-Profit Boise, ID

Carrington College-Boise is a smaller private for-profit institution in Boise, Idaho with about 478 students. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Presque Isle, ME

Based in Presque Isle, Maine, University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public institution. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Danvers, MA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,352, North Shore Community College in Danvers, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Des Moines, WA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,772, Highline College in Des Moines, Washington is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $47,869 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Warner Robins, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,448, Central Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

M

Public Gresham, OR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,247, Mt Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,476 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Schnecksville, PA

Lehigh Carbon Community College is a public school in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. The school reports a 24% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Weed, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,444, College of the Siskiyous in Weed, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 27% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Lawrenceville, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,524, Gwinnett Technical College in Lawrenceville, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
876 Ellsworth Community College Iowa Falls, IA $5,496 35.9% 1
877 South Seattle College Seattle, WA $5,238 31.4% 1
878 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA $5,588 28.7% 2
879 Arizona Western College Yuma, AZ $3,060 22.5% 1
880 Oakton College Des Plaines, IL $10,446 29.6% 2
881 South Florida State College Avon Park, FL $3,165 47.6% 2
882 Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL $10,230 35.2% 1
883 Hawkeye Community College Waterloo, IA $6,525 32.3% 2
884 Massasoit Community College Brockton, MA $5,376 20.8% 1
885 Greenfield Community College Greenfield, MA $5,810 27.5% 1
886 St Clair County Community College Port Huron, MI $8,748 27.9% 1
887 Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, MN $6,491 41.6% 1
888 Sullivan County Community College Loch Sheldrake, NY $6,468 23.2% 1
889 Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX $3,814 20.3% 3
890 St Philip's College San Antonio, TX $5,542 28.3% 1
891 Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA $5,461 32% 1
892 Carrington College-Boise Boise, ID 60% 1
893 University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME $9,402 33.4% 1
894 North Shore Community College Danvers, MA $5,352 19.4% 1
895 Highline College Des Moines, WA $4,772 35.5% 1
896 Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA $3,448 42.4% 2
897 Mt Hood Community College Gresham, OR $5,247 23.7% 1
898 Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA $9,300 24.1% 1
899 College of the Siskiyous Weed, CA $1,444 26.6% 1
900 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA $3,524 29.1% 1
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