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2026 Nursing Schools in Ohio

Browse 107 nursing schools in Ohio. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Top Ohio Nursing Schools Public Mansfield, OH

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, North Central State College is a public institution in Mansfield, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $4,624.

$4,624 In-State Tuition
2,553 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Ohio Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Cleveland, OH

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit institution in Cleveland, Ohio. It offers 13 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$66,608 In-State Tuition
12,475 Students
86% Graduation Rate
13 Programs
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Top Ohio Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Ada, OH

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Ohio Northern University is a private nonprofit institution in Ada, Ohio. The school reports a 73% graduation rate.

$39,800 In-State Tuition
3,140 Students
73% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Top Ohio Nursing Schools Public Columbus, OH

One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Columbus, Ohio. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$13,244 In-State Tuition
61,443 Students
88% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Top Ohio Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #46 nationally, Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio. Graduates earn a median of $51,509 within ten years.

$38,150 In-State Tuition
2,265 Students
53% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Top Ohio Nursing Schools Public Portsmouth, OH

Based in Portsmouth, Ohio, Shawnee State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,596 within ten years.

$10,626 In-State Tuition
3,231 Students
97% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Top Ohio Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Cincinnati, OH

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $50,640.

$50,640 In-State Tuition
5,501 Students
72% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Top Ohio Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Columbus, OH

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Capital University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 70%.

$43,234 In-State Tuition
2,263 Students
63% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Public Elyria, OH

With annual in-state tuition at $4,919, Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,837 within ten years.

$4,919 In-State Tuition
9,350 Students
31% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Berea, OH

Based in Berea, Ohio, Baldwin Wallace University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 76%.

$39,832 In-State Tuition
3,305 Students
67% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Youngstown, OH

Youngstown State University is a public school in Youngstown, Ohio offering nursing education. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.

$11,113 In-State Tuition
12,204 Students
51% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Public North Canton, OH

With annual in-state tuition at $4,790, Stark State College in North Canton, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

$4,790 In-State Tuition
10,128 Students
21% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Private, Non-Profit New Concord, OH

Muskingum University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Concord, Ohio with about 1,751 students. The acceptance rate is 82%.

$32,665 In-State Tuition
1,751 Students
56% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Archbold, OH

With annual in-state tuition at $4,698, Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,082 students.

$4,698 In-State Tuition
4,082 Students
46% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Canton, OH

Malone University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Canton, Ohio with about 1,256 students. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.

$37,160 In-State Tuition
1,256 Students
51% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Public Marietta, OH

With annual in-state tuition at $4,128, Washington State College of Ohio in Marietta, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.

$4,128 In-State Tuition
2,025 Students
32% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Maumee, OH

Professional Skills Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Maumee, Ohio with about 395 students. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.

$15,884 In-State Tuition
395 Students
43% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Cleveland, OH

Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 14,100 students.

$12,988 In-State Tuition
14,074 Students
49% Graduation Rate
6 Programs
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Private, Non-Profit Columbus, OH

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.

$22,080 In-State Tuition
670 Students
67% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Chillicothe, OH

A public institution, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus serves students in Chillicothe, Ohio. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$6,362 In-State Tuition
2,170 Students
93% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Ironton, OH

Ohio University-Southern Campus is a smaller public institution in Ironton, Ohio with about 1,716 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,362.

$6,362 In-State Tuition
1,716 Students
85% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Sylvania, OH

Lourdes University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Sylvania, Ohio with about 964 students. Annual in-state tuition is $29,500.

$29,500 In-State Tuition
964 Students
44% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Toledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Toledo, Ohio with about 1,096 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.

$19,470 In-State Tuition
1,096 Students
48% Graduation Rate
9 Programs
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Private, Non-Profit Findlay, OH

A private nonprofit institution, The University of Findlay serves students in Findlay, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $41,164.

$41,164 In-State Tuition
5,016 Students
64% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public East Liverpool, OH

Kent State University at East Liverpool is a smaller public institution in East Liverpool, Ohio with about 1,196 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,492.

$7,492 In-State Tuition
1,196 Students
97% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 North Central State College Mansfield, OH $4,624 36.1% 1
2 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH $66,608 86.4% 13
3 Ohio Northern University Ada, OH $39,800 73.3% 1
4 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH $13,244 87.9% 11
5 Mount St. Joseph University Cincinnati, OH $38,150 52.9% 11
6 Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH $10,626 97.4% 2
7 Xavier University Cincinnati, OH $50,640 72% 7
8 Capital University Columbus, OH $43,234 63.3% 5
9 Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH $4,919 30.9% 1
10 Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH $39,832 66.9% 1
11 Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH $11,113 51% 6
12 Stark State College North Canton, OH $4,790 21.2% 1
13 Muskingum University New Concord, OH $32,665 55.9% 1
14 Northwest State Community College Archbold, OH $4,698 45.9% 1
15 Malone University Canton, OH $37,160 51.2% 6
16 Washington State College of Ohio Marietta, OH $4,128 32.4% 1
17 Professional Skills Institute Maumee, OH $15,884 43.5% 1
18 Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH $12,988 48.9% 6
19 Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus, OH $22,080 67.4% 10
20 Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH $6,362 92.8% 2
21 Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH $6,362 85.1% 2
22 Lourdes University Sylvania, OH $29,500 44.1% 10
23 Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH $19,470 48% 9
24 The University of Findlay Findlay, OH $41,164 64% 1
25 Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH $7,492 97.4% 1

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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