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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.

Public West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus in West Lafayette, Indiana is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 58,658 students. The acceptance rate is 50%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Saint Joseph, MO

Missouri Western State University is a public institution in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Total enrollment is about 3,716 students.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Buckhannon, WV

West Virginia Wesleyan College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Buckhannon, West Virginia with about 1,055 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Lewiston, ID

Based in Lewiston, Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $46,001 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Public Boise, ID

A public institution, Boise State University serves students in Boise, Idaho. Annual in-state tuition is $9,048.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Azusa, CA

Azusa Pacific University is a private nonprofit school in Azusa, California offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 6,272 students.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Claremore, OK

Rogers State University provides nursing education from its campus in Claremore, Oklahoma. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Private, Non-Profit Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida is a private nonprofit institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 19,852 students. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Gainesville, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,876, University of Florida-Online in Gainesville, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. The acceptance rate is 61%.

BSN Program Available

Public Clemson, SC

Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina is a public institution with a 87% graduation rate and over 29,077 students. The acceptance rate is 38%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Fresno, CA

Fresno Pacific University provides nursing education from its campus in Fresno, California. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

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Private, Non-Profit Wilson, NC

Barton College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Wilson, North Carolina with about 1,235 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,913 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Niagara University, NY

Niagara University is a private nonprofit school in Niagara University, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $39,345.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Elmira, NY

Elmira College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Elmira, New York with about 786 students. The acceptance rate is 77%.

BSN Program Available

Public Tampa, FL

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of South Florida is a public school in Tampa, Florida with over 49,622 students. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Wayne, NJ

William Paterson University of New Jersey provides nursing education from its campus in Wayne, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $15,704.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Elkins, WV

Davis & Elkins College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Elkins, West Virginia with about 661 students. Graduates earn a median of $43,411 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Cleveland, OH

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 14,100 students.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Hato Rey, PR

Dewey University-Hato Rey is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico with about 386 students. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Kansas City, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Avila University serves students in Kansas City, Missouri. The acceptance rate is 88%.

BSN Program Available

Public Storrs, CT

University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 28,306 students. The acceptance rate is 52%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Baldwin City, KS

Baker University is a private nonprofit school in Baldwin City, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 10,700 students.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

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Private, Non-Profit Columbus, OH

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 670 students. Graduates earn a median of $75,103 within ten years.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit New York, NY

Touro University provides nursing education from its campus in New York, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $22,450.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
201 Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN $9,992 83.1% 9
202 Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO $10,306 40.5% 5
203 West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV $34,090 51.5% 10
204 Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID $7,610 40% 3
205 Boise State University Boise, ID $9,048 60.8% 12
206 Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA $44,458 62.8% 8
207 Rogers State University Claremore, OK $7,750 25.2% 2
208 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL $62,616 84.2% 14
209 University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL $3,876 88.1% 1
210 Clemson University Clemson, SC $15,554 86.6% 7
211 Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA $36,660 53% 6
212 Barton College Wilson, NC $37,250 49.3% 4
213 Niagara University Niagara University, NY $39,345 71.3% 1
214 Elmira College Elmira, NY $38,976 59.8% 1
215 University of South Florida Tampa, FL $6,410 74.4% 11
216 William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ $15,704 51.9% 11
217 Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV $31,820 42.3% 2
218 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH $12,988 48.9% 6
219 Dewey University-Hato Rey Hato Rey, PR $8,180 62.1% 8
220 Avila University Kansas City, MO $42,000 47% 1
221 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT $21,044 83.5% 11
222 Baker University Baldwin City, KS $35,300 53.9% 6
223 Morgan State University Baltimore, MD $8,229 43.5% 4
224 Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH $22,080 67.4% 10
225 Touro University New York, NY $22,450 66.4% 2
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