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Explore and compare 85 top-ranked, accredited schools in Illinois. 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.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
U.S. Dept of Education /
IPEDS /
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Editorial Team
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Rock Island, Illinois with about 65 students. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, RN-BSN
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Quincy, Illinois with about 193 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
Rush University is a private nonprofit school in Chicago, Illinois offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 2,769 students.
DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Lakeview College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Danville, Illinois with about 66 students. Graduates earn a median of $84,522 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
Ambria College of Nursing is a smaller private for-profit institution in Hoffman Estates, Illinois with about 123 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN
St. John's College-Department of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Springfield, Illinois with about 132 students. Graduates earn a median of $86,331 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Peoria, Illinois with about 605 students. Graduates earn a median of $72,850 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Midwestern University-Downers Grove is a private nonprofit school in Downers Grove, Illinois offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 2,567 students.
MSN, MSN-FNP
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is a private nonprofit institution in North Chicago, Illinois. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Evanston, Illinois with about 80 students.
Post-MSN-Cert Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 | Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences | Rock Island, IL | 7 | |||
| 77 | Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Quincy, IL | 4 | |||
| 78 | Rush University | Chicago, IL | 11 | |||
| 79 | Lakeview College of Nursing | Danville, IL | 1 | |||
| 80 | Ambria College of Nursing | Hoffman Estates, IL | 2 | |||
| 81 | St. John's College-Department of Nursing | Springfield, IL | 7 | |||
| 82 | Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Peoria, IL | 10 | |||
| 83 | Midwestern University-Downers Grove | Downers Grove, IL | 2 | |||
| 84 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago, IL | 7 | |||
| 85 | NorthShore University HealthSystem School of Nurse Anesthesia | Evanston, IL | 1 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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