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Accredited BSN Nursing Schools 2026

Explore and compare 1,165 BSN 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.

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Liberty, MO

Ranked #34 nationally, William Jewell College is a private nonprofit institution in Liberty, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $20,610.

BSN Program Available

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Columbus, OH

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Columbus, Ohio. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

Accelerated-BSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

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Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Ada, OH

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Ohio Northern University is a private nonprofit institution in Ada, Ohio. The school reports a 73% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, For-Profit Los Angeles, CA

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Angeles College is a private for-profit institution in Los Angeles, California. The school reports a 93% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Bismarck, ND

University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota is a private nonprofit institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 75%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Highland Heights, KY

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

15 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Birmingham, AL

Ranked #42 nationally, Samford University is a private nonprofit institution in Birmingham, Alabama. Annual in-state tuition is $40,150.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Greenville, NC

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, East Carolina University is a public institution in Greenville, North Carolina. Total enrollment is about 26,900 students.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Galloway, NJ

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Stockton University is a public institution in Galloway, New Jersey. Total enrollment is about 8,631 students.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #46 nationally, Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio. Graduates earn a median of $51,509 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

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Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Green Bay, WI

Ranked #47 nationally, Bellin College is a private nonprofit institution in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $30,952.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The school reports a 68% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public East Lansing, MI

Ranked #50 nationally, Michigan State University is a public institution in East Lansing, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $16,458.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Los Angeles, CA

University of California-Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California is a public institution with a 93% graduation rate and over 47,335 students. Annual in-state tuition is $15,203.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Saint Bonifacius, MN

With a 23% acceptance rate, Crown College is a selective private nonprofit institution in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $48,057 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Angwin, California with about 974 students. The acceptance rate is 47%.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Montclair, NJ

Montclair State University is a public institution in Montclair, New Jersey. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Grand Forks, ND

Based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, University of North Dakota is a public institution. The school reports a 63% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Morgantown, WV

West Virginia University is a public institution in Morgantown, West Virginia. Total enrollment is about 23,600 students.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Portsmouth, OH

Based in Portsmouth, Ohio, Shawnee State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,596 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public University, MS

A public institution, University of Mississippi serves students in University, Mississippi. Annual in-state tuition is $9,772.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell University is a private nonprofit institution in Caldwell, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $53,843 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Top BSN Nursing Schools Public Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University is a public institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Graduates earn a median of $46,453 within ten years.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Cincinnati, OH

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $50,640.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University is a private nonprofit institution in Jersey City, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $57,815 within ten years.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
26 William Jewell College Liberty, MO $20,610 62% 1
27 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH $13,244 87.9% 11
28 Ohio Northern University Ada, OH $39,800 73.3% 1
29 Angeles College Los Angeles, CA 92.5% 1
30 University of Mary Bismarck, ND $22,356 66% 12
31 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY $11,088 49.2% 15
32 Samford University Birmingham, AL $40,150 78.4% 13
33 East Carolina University Greenville, NC $7,361 63.6% 11
34 Stockton University Galloway, NJ $16,266 73.7% 9
35 Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH $38,150 52.9% 11
36 Bellin College Green Bay, WI $30,952 75% 5
37 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS $12,102 68% 12
38 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI $16,458 81.9% 12
39 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA $15,203 92.6% 8
40 Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN $31,410 57.5% 1
41 Pacific Union College Angwin, CA $37,173 48.8% 3
42 Montclair State University Montclair, NJ $15,912 64.8% 3
43 University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND $10,951 63.2% 10
44 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV $10,104 61.7% 10
45 Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH $10,626 97.4% 2
46 University of Mississippi University, MS $9,772 68.1% 12
47 Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ $40,848 63.5% 4
48 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA $8,489 49.4% 13
49 Xavier University Cincinnati, OH $50,640 72% 7
50 Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ $42,552 61.7% 11
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