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Explore and compare 17 top-ranked, accredited schools in New Hampshire. 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:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public institution in Durham, New Hampshire. The school reports a 77% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online is a smaller public institution in Manchester, New Hampshire with about 1,478 students. Graduates earn a median of $66,479 within ten years.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, Saint Anselm College is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Offering BSN Program
Rivier University is a private nonprofit institution in Nashua, New Hampshire. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Based in Keene, New Hampshire, Keene State College is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Offering BSN Program
Colby-Sawyer College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New London, New Hampshire with about 972 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Plymouth State University is a public school in Plymouth, New Hampshire offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $14,626.
Offering BSN Program
Franklin Pierce University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Rindge, New Hampshire with about 1,654 students. Annual in-state tuition is $46,442.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP
One of the larger institutions in the state, Southern New Hampshire University is a private nonprofit school in Manchester, New Hampshire with over 189,531 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,200.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
White Mountains Community College is a smaller public institution in Berlin, New Hampshire with about 577 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,050.
Offering ADN Program
Manchester Community College is a public school in Manchester, New Hampshire offering nursing education. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
Nashua Community College is a smaller public institution in Nashua, New Hampshire with about 1,342 students. The school reports a 35% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
Lakes Region Community College is a smaller public institution in Laconia, New Hampshire with about 735 students. Graduates earn a median of $51,182 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
River Valley Community College is a smaller public institution in Claremont, New Hampshire with about 677 students. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
A public institution, NHTI-Concord's Community College serves students in Concord, New Hampshire. Annual in-state tuition is $7,200.
ADN, LPN
Great Bay Community College is a smaller public institution in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with about 1,462 students. Graduates earn a median of $42,397 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
St Joseph School of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Nashua, New Hampshire with about 95 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, LPN
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Durham, NH | $19,202 | 77.2% | 11 | |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online | Manchester, NH | $7,724 | 88.6% | 3 | |
| 3 | Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | $48,920 | 84.2% | 1 | |
| 4 | Rivier University | Nashua, NH | $39,488 | 58.2% | 9 | |
| 5 | Keene State College | Keene, NH | $14,784 | 58.9% | 1 | |
| 6 | Colby-Sawyer College | New London, NH | $19,125 | 61% | 3 | |
| 7 | Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | $14,626 | 49.2% | 1 | |
| 8 | Franklin Pierce University | Rindge, NH | $46,442 | 49.3% | 5 | |
| 9 | Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | $17,200 | 43.2% | 7 | |
| 10 | White Mountains Community College | Berlin, NH | $7,050 | 55.8% | 1 | |
| 11 | Manchester Community College | Manchester, NH | $7,090 | 37.2% | 1 | |
| 12 | Nashua Community College | Nashua, NH | $7,140 | 34.9% | 1 | |
| 13 | Lakes Region Community College | Laconia, NH | $6,720 | 37.7% | 1 | |
| 14 | River Valley Community College | Claremont, NH | $6,940 | 33.3% | 1 | |
| 15 | NHTI-Concord's Community College | Concord, NH | $7,200 | 30.6% | 2 | |
| 16 | Great Bay Community College | Portsmouth, NH | $7,200 | 26.5% | 1 | |
| 17 | St Joseph School of Nursing | Nashua, NH | $23,438 | 2 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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