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Alabama Accredited Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore and compare 39 top-ranked, accredited schools in Alabama. 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.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

Private, Non-Profit Mobile, AL

Spring Hill College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mobile, Alabama with about 919 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, For-Profit Montgomery, AL

South University-Montgomery is a smaller private for-profit institution in Montgomery, Alabama with about 303 students. Graduates earn a median of $34,421 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University provides nursing education from its campus in Tuskegee, Alabama. Total enrollment is about 3,121 students.

BSN Program Available

Public Tuscaloosa, AL

One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Alabama is a public school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with over 40,846 students. Annual in-state tuition is $12,180.

12 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

Public Mobile, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,340, Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 31% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Birmingham, AL

Herzing University-Birmingham is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Birmingham, Alabama with about 444 students. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Muscle Shoals, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,131, Northwest Shoals Community College in Muscle Shoals, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $33,828 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Tanner, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,120, John C Calhoun State Community College in Tanner, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Huntsville, AL

Oakwood University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Huntsville, Alabama with about 1,226 students. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

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Public Huntsville, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,190, J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 13% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

G

Public Selma, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $4,740, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in Selma, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,925 students.

ADN Program Available

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Private, For-Profit Mobile, AL

Fortis College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Mobile, Alabama with about 315 students. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

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Public Montgomery, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,190, H Councill Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,046 students.

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Public Athens, AL

Based in Athens, Alabama, Athens State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $50,273 within ten years.

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
26 Spring Hill College Mobile, AL $24,054 54.4% 4
27 South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL $18,145 72.7% 4
28 Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL $25,386 56.2% 1
29 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL $12,180 73.5% 12
30 Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL $5,340 30.9% 1
31 Herzing University-Birmingham Birmingham, AL $13,450 37.5% 4
32 Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals, AL $5,131 35.5% 1
33 John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner, AL $5,120 41.1% 1
34 Oakwood University Huntsville, AL $22,512 46.9% 1
35 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Huntsville, AL $5,190 12.5% 1
36 George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Selma, AL $4,740 40% 1
37 Fortis College Mobile, AL — 50.7% 2
38 H Councill Trenholm State Community College Montgomery, AL $5,190 16.3% 0
39 Athens State University Athens, AL — — 0

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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