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Explore and compare 190 DIRECT-ENTRY-MSN 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.
Marshall University is a public school in Huntington, West Virginia offering nursing education. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
University of Tulsa provides nursing education from its campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Graduates earn a median of $61,408 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP
Mississippi University for Women provides nursing education from its campus in Columbus, Mississippi. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, St. John Fisher University serves students in Rochester, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $41,190.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts is a private nonprofit institution with a 91% graduation rate and over 32,553 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Felician University is a private nonprofit school in Lodi, New Jersey offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 94%.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Rasmussen University-Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, St Catherine University serves students in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $51,454.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Salisbury University is a public institution in Salisbury, Maryland. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
Wichita State University is a public institution in Wichita, Kansas. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas is a public institution with a 88% graduation rate and over 53,864 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida is a public institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 43,889 students. Annual in-state tuition is $5,656.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert
The College of Saint Scholastica is a private nonprofit school in Duluth, Minnesota offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $65,934 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, Western Kentucky University serves students in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $11,652.
ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Based in Jacksonville, Alabama, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,894.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin is a public institution with a 89% graduation rate and over 51,044 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,603.
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A public institution, Winona State University serves students in Winona, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $10,576.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Shepherd University is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Delta State University provides nursing education from its campus in Cleveland, Mississippi. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Oklahoma City University is a private nonprofit institution in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Annual in-state tuition is $35,648.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD
Alcorn State University is a public institution in Alcorn State, Mississippi. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Alverno College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with about 1,317 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
National University provides nursing education from its campus in San Diego, California. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Buckhannon, West Virginia with about 1,055 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, Boise State University serves students in Boise, Idaho. Annual in-state tuition is $9,048.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Marshall University | Huntington, WV | $9,162 | 49.2% | 14 | |
| 27 | University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | $50,061 | 72.8% | 8 | |
| 28 | Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, MS | $8,492 | 37.4% | 13 | |
| 29 | St. John Fisher University | Rochester, NY | $41,190 | 73.3% | 10 | |
| 30 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA | $66,162 | 90.8% | 10 | |
| 31 | Felician University | Lodi, NJ | $39,300 | 50.6% | 11 | |
| 32 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota | St. Cloud, MN | $11,490 | 53.5% | 10 | |
| 33 | St Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN | $51,454 | 64.5% | 14 | |
| 34 | Salisbury University | Salisbury, MD | $11,084 | 68% | 8 | |
| 35 | Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | $9,684 | 51.5% | 8 | |
| 36 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | $11,688 | 87.7% | 10 | |
| 37 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | $5,656 | 83.9% | 11 | |
| 38 | The College of Saint Scholastica | Duluth, MN | $41,778 | 65% | 12 | |
| 39 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY | $11,652 | 52.5% | 12 | |
| 40 | Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | $12,894 | 52.9% | 11 | |
| 41 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI | $11,603 | 89.3% | 11 | |
| 42 | Winona State University | Winona, MN | $10,576 | 60.7% | 10 | |
| 43 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV | $9,056 | 48.7% | 5 | |
| 44 | Delta State University | Cleveland, MS | $8,605 | 46.6% | 9 | |
| 45 | Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK | $35,648 | 66.9% | 9 | |
| 46 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS | $8,785 | 46.7% | 10 | |
| 47 | Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | $34,086 | 51.6% | 11 | |
| 48 | National University | San Diego, CA | $13,284 | 44% | 13 | |
| 49 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | $34,090 | 51.5% | 10 | |
| 50 | Boise State University | Boise, ID | $9,048 | 60.8% | 12 |
