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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.

Public Indianapolis, IN

A public institution, Indiana University-Indianapolis serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $10,762.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. The school reports a 76% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The acceptance rate is 88%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Houston, TX

University of St Thomas provides nursing education from its campus in Houston, Texas. The acceptance rate is 90%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Norman, OK

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a public school in Norman, Oklahoma with over 30,851 students. The acceptance rate is 77%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a private nonprofit institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Graduates earn a median of $74,742 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Scranton, PA

Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, University of Scranton is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 80% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Milledgeville, GA

Georgia College & State University is a public school in Milledgeville, Georgia offering nursing education. It offers 13 nursing programs across various degree levels.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Latrobe, PA

Saint Vincent College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Latrobe, Pennsylvania with about 1,440 students. Graduates earn a median of $59,982 within ten years.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a private nonprofit institution with a 97% graduation rate and over 20,888 students. The acceptance rate is 97%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, RN-BSN

Public Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution in Boston, Massachusetts. Annual in-state tuition is $15,908.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Newport, RI

Salve Regina University provides nursing education from its campus in Newport, Rhode Island. Annual in-state tuition is $50,100.

9 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Spring Arbor, MI

Based in Spring Arbor, Michigan, Spring Arbor University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit York, PA

York College of Pennsylvania provides nursing education from its campus in York, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Detroit, MI

Wayne State University provides nursing education from its campus in Detroit, Michigan. Total enrollment is about 23,800 students.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Flint, MI

University of Michigan-Flint is a public institution in Flint, Michigan. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Lakeland, FL

Based in Lakeland, Florida, Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,294 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Las Vegas, NV

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public school in Las Vegas, Nevada with over 32,911 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Laramie, WY

A public institution, University of Wyoming serves students in Laramie, Wyoming. Annual in-state tuition is $7,768.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

Public Denver, CO

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public school in Denver, Colorado offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,383.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University provides nursing education from its campus in New Britain, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 73%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public University Center, MI

Based in University Center, Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,930.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Edinburg, TX

One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public school in Edinburg, Texas with over 33,881 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Fargo, North Dakota. The acceptance rate is 95%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $37,800.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
176 Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN $10,762 55.1% 12
177 Temple University Philadelphia, PA $23,011 76.3% 9
178 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI $15,262 57.3% 11
179 University of St Thomas Houston, TX $34,634 67.3% 7
180 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK $9,797 75.7% 6
181 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA $48,986 76.6% 12
182 University of Scranton Scranton, PA $53,983 80.4% 10
183 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA $9,186 62% 13
184 Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA $42,396 74% 7
185 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL $25,056 97.1% 12
186 University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA $15,908 51.1% 11
187 Salve Regina University Newport, RI $50,100 75.2% 9
188 Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI $34,014 59.9% 11
189 York College of Pennsylvania York, PA $25,588 62.2% 11
190 Wayne State University Detroit, MI $15,190 58.3% 12
191 University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI $14,704 45.5% 14
192 Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL $44,040 68.8% 9
193 University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV $9,748 48.7% 11
194 University of Wyoming Laramie, WY $7,768 60.3% 9
195 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO $10,383 45.7% 14
196 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT $13,050 51.3% 9
197 Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI $12,930 51.8% 10
198 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX $9,987 50.9% 10
199 North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND $11,110 63.5% 8
200 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA $37,800 59.8% 10
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