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Explore and compare 107 top-ranked, accredited schools in Ohio. 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.
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public school in Cincinnati, Ohio with over 45,026 students. The acceptance rate is 85%.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Kent State University at Ashtabula is a smaller public institution in Ashtabula, Ohio with about 1,739 students. Graduates earn a median of $45,388 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Felbry College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 192 students. Annual in-state tuition is $29,731.
ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $5,256, Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,168 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Canton, Ohio with about 286 students. Graduates earn a median of $63,582 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Based in Athens, Ohio, Ohio University-Main Campus is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 85%.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati is a smaller private for-profit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 645 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 717 students. Graduates earn a median of $68,303 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $4,393, Clark State College in Springfield, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,584 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
A private nonprofit institution, Cedarville University serves students in Cedarville, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $37,150.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Franciscan University of Steubenville provides nursing education from its campus in Steubenville, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $34,100.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $5,540, Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,791 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
University of Akron Main Campus is a public school in Akron, Ohio offering nursing education. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Collins Career Technical Center is a smaller public institution in Chesapeake, Ohio with about 454 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,329 within ten years.
LPN Program Available
Miami University-Oxford in Oxford, Ohio is a public institution with a 81% graduation rate and over 18,838 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,161.
BSN Program Available
Based in North Canton, Ohio, Walsh University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $4,809, Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.
ADN, CNA
A public institution, University of Toledo serves students in Toledo, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $12,744.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Ursuline College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Pepper Pike, Ohio with about 970 students. Graduates earn a median of $56,878 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, Ashland University serves students in Ashland, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $31,210.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, PhD
Based in Kent, Ohio, Kent State University at Kent is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 86%.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 690 students. Graduates earn a median of $66,111 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Otterbein University is a private nonprofit institution in Westerville, Ohio. Total enrollment is about 2,332 students.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Franklin University provides nursing education from its campus in Columbus, Ohio. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
Kettering College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Kettering, Ohio with about 757 students. The acceptance rate is 77%.
BSN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH | $13,976 | 71.8% | 16 | |
| 27 | Kent State University at Ashtabula | Ashtabula, OH | $7,492 | 84.1% | 1 | |
| 28 | Felbry College | Columbus, OH | $29,731 | 90.9% | 4 | |
| 29 | Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH | $5,256 | 30.3% | 1 | |
| 30 | Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Canton, OH | $20,230 | 62.8% | 3 | |
| 31 | Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens, OH | $14,158 | 65.7% | 12 | |
| 32 | Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $18,048 | 57.1% | 3 | |
| 33 | The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Cincinnati, OH | $16,836 | 56.8% | 3 | |
| 34 | Clark State College | Springfield, OH | $4,393 | 21.8% | 1 | |
| 35 | Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH | $37,150 | 74.7% | 6 | |
| 36 | Franciscan University of Steubenville | Steubenville, OH | $34,100 | 76.7% | 5 | |
| 37 | Hocking College | Nelsonville, OH | $5,540 | 27.7% | 1 | |
| 38 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH | $13,135 | 48% | 10 | |
| 39 | Collins Career Technical Center | Chesapeake, OH | 65.8% | 1 | ||
| 40 | Miami University-Oxford | Oxford, OH | $18,161 | 81.3% | 1 | |
| 41 | Walsh University | North Canton, OH | $35,745 | 60.1% | 11 | |
| 42 | Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH | $4,809 | 41.1% | 2 | |
| 43 | University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | $12,744 | 55.2% | 11 | |
| 44 | Ursuline College | Pepper Pike, OH | $38,990 | 50.3% | 12 | |
| 45 | Ashland University | Ashland, OH | $31,210 | 60.4% | 5 | |
| 46 | Kent State University at Kent | Kent, OH | $13,232 | 65.1% | 14 | |
| 47 | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science | Cincinnati, OH | $15,470 | 72.7% | 3 | |
| 48 | Otterbein University | Westerville, OH | $35,548 | 69.3% | 12 | |
| 49 | Franklin University | Columbus, OH | $9,577 | 100% | 5 | |
| 50 | Kettering College | Kettering, OH | $16,320 | 56.7% | 1 |
