Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University is a public school in Frankfort, Kentucky offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $9,387.
5 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, RN-BSN
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
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Shepherd University
Based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Shepherd University is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
5 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Delta State University
Delta State University provides nursing education from its campus in Cleveland, Mississippi. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.
9 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City University is a private nonprofit institution in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Annual in-state tuition is $35,648.
9 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State University is a public institution in Alcorn State, Mississippi. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
10 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Stony Brook University
A public institution, Stony Brook University serves students in Stony Brook, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $10,931.
11 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Alverno College
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.
11 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
National University
National University provides nursing education from its campus in San Diego, California. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.
13 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Purdue University-Main Campus
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
West Virginia Wesleyan College
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
Boise State University
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
University of Miami
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
University of South Florida
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
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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
University of Connecticut
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
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Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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
University of Central Florida
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Central Florida is a public school in Orlando, Florida with over 69,713 students. Graduates earn a median of $58,308 within ten years.
13 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Alaska Anchorage
Based in Anchorage, Alaska, University of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,871 within ten years.
11 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Fairfield University
A private nonprofit institution, Fairfield University serves students in Fairfield, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $58,350.
8 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
Florida International University
One of the larger institutions in the state, Florida International University is a public school in Miami, Florida with over 54,723 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,565.
14 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
CUNY Hunter College
CUNY Hunter College is a public institution in New York, New York. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.
12 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
D'Youville University
A private nonprofit institution, D'Youville University serves students in Buffalo, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $34,940.
9 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
George Washington University
George Washington University in Washington, District of Columbia is a private nonprofit institution with a 85% graduation rate and over 25,374 students. Graduates earn a median of $90,873 within ten years.
13 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Pace University
Pace University is a private nonprofit school in New York, New York offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 76%.
13 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Wagner College
Wagner College provides nursing education from its campus in Staten Island, New York. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
10 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | $9,387 | 29.2% | 5 | |
| 77 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV | $9,056 | 48.7% | 5 | |
| 78 | Delta State University | Cleveland, MS | $8,605 | 46.6% | 9 | |
| 79 | Oklahoma City University | Oklahoma City, OK | $35,648 | 66.9% | 9 | |
| 80 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS | $8,785 | 46.7% | 10 | |
| 81 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | $10,931 | 77.8% | 11 | |
| 82 | Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | $34,086 | 51.6% | 11 | |
| 83 | National University | San Diego, CA | $13,284 | 44% | 13 | |
| 84 | Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | $9,992 | 83.1% | 9 | |
| 85 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | $34,090 | 51.5% | 10 | |
| 86 | Boise State University | Boise, ID | $9,048 | 60.8% | 12 | |
| 87 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | $62,616 | 84.2% | 14 | |
| 88 | University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | $6,410 | 74.4% | 11 | |
| 89 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne, NJ | $15,704 | 51.9% | 11 | |
| 90 | University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | $21,044 | 83.5% | 11 | |
| 91 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | Columbus, OH | $22,080 | 67.4% | 10 | |
| 92 | University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | $6,368 | 75.4% | 13 | |
| 93 | University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | $7,738 | 29.3% | 11 | |
| 94 | Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | $58,350 | 84% | 8 | |
| 95 | Florida International University | Miami, FL | $6,565 | 71.3% | 14 | |
| 96 | CUNY Hunter College | New York, NY | $7,382 | 58.7% | 12 | |
| 97 | D'Youville University | Buffalo, NY | $34,940 | 60.9% | 9 | |
| 98 | George Washington University | Washington, DC | $67,710 | 85% | 13 | |
| 99 | Pace University | New York, NY | $53,290 | 61.4% | 13 | |
| 100 | Wagner College | Staten Island, NY | $53,200 | 64.9% | 10 |