Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.

allnurses

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

Accredited DNP Nursing Schools 2026

Explore and compare 329 DNP 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.

Private, Non-Profit Pittsburgh, PA

La Roche University provides nursing education from its campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Orlando, FL

AdventHealth University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Orlando, Florida with about 1,861 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University is a private nonprofit school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. The school reports a 56% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Dubuque, IA

Clarke University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Dubuque, Iowa with about 962 students. Annual in-state tuition is $40,910.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Arlington, VA

Marymount University provides nursing education from its campus in Arlington, Virginia. The school reports a 59% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Conway, AR

University of Central Arkansas is a public institution in Conway, Arkansas. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Hammond, LA

A public institution, Southeastern Louisiana University serves students in Hammond, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,373.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

E

Private, Non-Profit Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Harrisonburg, Virginia with about 1,154 students. Annual in-state tuition is $43,920.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Marquette, MI

Based in Marquette, Michigan, Northern Michigan University is a public institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Colorado Springs, CO

A public institution, University of Colorado Colorado Springs serves students in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $10,149.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Saint Louis, MO

Based in Saint Louis, Missouri, Webster University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Pueblo, CO

Based in Pueblo, Colorado, Colorado State University Pueblo is a public institution. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit San Antonio, TX

University of the Incarnate Word provides nursing education from its campus in San Antonio, Texas. The acceptance rate is 98%.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit West Palm Beach, FL

A private nonprofit institution, Palm Beach Atlantic University serves students in West Palm Beach, Florida. Annual in-state tuition is $40,650.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Florence, SC

Francis Marion University is a public school in Florence, South Carolina offering nursing education. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP

Public Dayton, OH

Wright State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Dayton, Ohio. The acceptance rate is 96%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Bristol, TN

King University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bristol, Tennessee with about 1,157 students. Annual in-state tuition is $36,194.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan University provides nursing education from its campus in Fort Worth, Texas. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Honolulu, HI

A private nonprofit institution, Hawaii Pacific University serves students in Honolulu, Hawaii. Annual in-state tuition is $34,392.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Corpus Christi, TX

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a public school in Corpus Christi, Texas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $9,748.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Sioux City, IA

Briar Cliff University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Sioux City, Iowa with about 947 students. Annual in-state tuition is $36,956.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Miami Gardens, FL

St. Thomas University is a private nonprofit institution in Miami Gardens, Florida. Total enrollment is about 7,652 students.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Belton, TX

Based in Belton, Texas, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 96%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Savannah, GA

South University-Savannah Online is a private for-profit institution in Savannah, Georgia. Total enrollment is about 8,803 students.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Richardson, TX

West Coast University-Texas is a smaller private for-profit institution in Richardson, Texas with about 1,887 students. Graduates earn a median of $102,672 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
276 La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA $34,052 56.4% 11
277 AdventHealth University Orlando, FL $21,420 44.5% 10
278 Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA $35,874 55.6% 12
279 Clarke University Dubuque, IA $40,910 56.3% 9
280 Marymount University Arlington, VA $40,920 59.3% 10
281 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR $10,523 53.4% 12
282 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA $8,373 44.3% 9
283 Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA $43,920 55.5% 7
284 Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI $14,277 51.8% 9
285 University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO $10,149 43.9% 10
286 Webster University Saint Louis, MO $31,750 60% 10
287 Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO $9,720 36.4% 10
288 University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX $37,090 52.5% 10
289 Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL $40,650 57.7% 11
290 Francis Marion University Florence, SC $11,160 40.9% 7
291 Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH $11,522 44.8% 12
292 King University Bristol, TN $36,194 46.4% 10
293 Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX $39,582 32.5% 9
294 Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI $34,392 43% 8
295 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX $9,748 34.4% 11
296 Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA $36,956 45.8% 11
297 St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL $34,770 43.1% 8
298 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX $32,020 51.6% 11
299 South University-Savannah Online Savannah, GA $18,145 77.1% 12
300 West Coast University-Texas Richardson, TX $16,574 9
0 / 4

Account

Navigation

Search

Search

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.