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Accredited ADN Nursing Schools 2026-2027

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 Imperial, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,148, Imperial Valley College in Imperial, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,487 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Bayside, NY

With annual in-state tuition at $5,210, CUNY Queensborough Community College in Bayside, New York is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

S

Public Lafayette, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,210, South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $31,432 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Austin, MN

Riverland Community College is a public institution in Austin, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $45,247 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Fairfield, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,172, Solano Community College in Fairfield, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,170 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Branchburg, NJ

Raritan Valley Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Branchburg, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $7,584.

ADN Program Available

M

Public Flint, MI

Mott Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Flint, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $8,405.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Jacksonville, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,512, Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,659 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Wheeling, WV

With annual in-state tuition at $4,706, West Virginia Northern Community College in Wheeling, West Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,525 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Paramus, NJ

Bergen Community College is a public institution in Paramus, New Jersey. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

F

Public Frederick, MD

Based in Frederick, Maryland, Frederick Community College is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $7,594.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Elizabeth City, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,242, College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $33,234 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Albany, NY

Maria College of Albany is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Albany, New York with about 722 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Public Coon Rapids, MN

With annual in-state tuition at $5,682, Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, Minnesota is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,486 students.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Midway, KY

Midway University provides nursing education from its campus in Midway, Kentucky. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

C

Public Auburn, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,140, Central Maine Community College in Auburn, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,754 students.

ADN Program Available

M

Public Marion, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,032, McDowell Technical Community College in Marion, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Pittsburg, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,312, Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $42,454 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public West Windsor, NJ

Mercer County Community College is a public school in West Windsor, New Jersey offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $43,264 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Costa Mesa, CA

Pacific College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Costa Mesa, California with about 243 students. The acceptance rate is 56%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-BSN-Cert

Public Midwest City, OK

With annual in-state tuition at $5,030, Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public San Jose, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,366, Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Hudson, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,526, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,914 students.

ADN Program Available

E

Public Buffalo, NY

Erie Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Buffalo, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $11,300.

ADN Program Available

A

Private, Non-Profit Manati, PR

Atenas University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Manati, Puerto Rico with about 622 students. Graduates earn a median of $20,231 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
176 Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA $1,148 40.9% 1
177 CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY $5,210 24.7% 1
178 South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA $4,210 30.4% 1
179 Riverland Community College Austin, MN $6,298 50.2% 1
180 Solano Community College Fairfield, CA $1,172 36.2% 1
181 Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ $7,584 33.7% 1
182 Mott Community College Flint, MI $8,405 15.4% 1
183 Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC $2,512 39.7% 1
184 West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, WV $4,706 30.4% 2
185 Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ $8,894 24.5% 1
186 Frederick Community College Frederick, MD $7,594 34.2% 1
187 College of the Albemarle Elizabeth City, NC $2,242 40.5% 1
188 Maria College of Albany Albany, NY $18,740 53.3% 3
189 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN $5,682 22.8% 1
190 Midway University Midway, KY $27,220 44.9% 5
191 Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME $4,140 24.6% 1
192 McDowell Technical Community College Marion, NC $2,032 48.7% 1
193 Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA $1,312 38.6% 1
194 Mercer County Community College West Windsor, NJ $7,806 18.9% 1
195 Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA 62.5% 6
196 Rose State College Midwest City, OK $5,030 20% 1
197 Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA $1,366 38.6% 1
198 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NC $2,526 40% 1
199 Erie Community College Buffalo, NY $11,300 25.6% 1
200 Atenas University Manati, PR $8,954 81.7% 2
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