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2026 Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania

Browse 82 nursing schools in Pennsylvania. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

#1 Best Nursing School Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

A top-ten nursing school, University of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ranked #1 nationally. Annual in-state tuition is $68,686.

$68,686 In-State Tuition
29,109 Students
96% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Villanova, PA

Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution with a 92% graduation rate and over 10,041 students. Graduates earn a median of $100,423 within ten years.

$67,776 In-State Tuition
10,041 Students
92% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a public institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 35,724 students. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$21,926 In-State Tuition
35,724 Students
84% Graduation Rate
15 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Lancaster, PA

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with about 1,439 students. The school reports a 89% graduation rate.

$32,933 In-State Tuition
1,439 Students
89% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University provides nursing education from its campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Total enrollment is about 21,200 students.

$62,412 In-State Tuition
21,153 Students
78% Graduation Rate
14 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Thomas Jefferson University serves students in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $47,505.

$47,505 In-State Tuition
8,238 Students
68% Graduation Rate
14 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia provides nursing education from its campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$53,260 In-State Tuition
7,159 Students
81% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

Holy Family University provides nursing education from its campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $35,330.

$35,330 In-State Tuition
3,225 Students
60% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Public West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public school in West Chester, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,775.

$10,775 In-State Tuition
17,171 Students
71% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Chester, PA

Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 71%.

$55,730 In-State Tuition
5,713 Students
66% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Public Philadelphia, PA

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

$23,011 In-State Tuition
29,640 Students
76% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

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.

$48,986 In-State Tuition
8,234 Students
77% Graduation Rate
12 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Bethlehem, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Moravian University serves students in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $53,500.

$53,500 In-State Tuition
2,745 Students
70% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Scranton, PA

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

$53,983 In-State Tuition
4,724 Students
80% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

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.

$42,396 In-State Tuition
1,440 Students
74% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University is a private nonprofit institution in Immaculata, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 63% graduation rate.

$29,330 In-State Tuition
2,512 Students
63% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

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.

$25,588 In-State Tuition
3,825 Students
62% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

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

$37,800 In-State Tuition
3,153 Students
60% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Dallas, PA

Based in Dallas, Pennsylvania, Misericordia University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$40,370 In-State Tuition
2,200 Students
72% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Center Valley, PA

DeSales University is a private nonprofit school in Center Valley, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 2,972 students.

$46,800 In-State Tuition
2,972 Students
69% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Erie, PA

Gannon University provides nursing education from its campus in Erie, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

$40,656 In-State Tuition
4,189 Students
70% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Private, For-Profit Summerdale, PA

With a 18% acceptance rate, Central Penn College is a selective private for-profit institution in Summerdale, Pennsylvania. Total enrollment is about 684 students.

$19,854 In-State Tuition
684 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Gwynedd Valley, PA

Based in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, Gwynedd Mercy University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $67,145 within ten years.

$40,122 In-State Tuition
2,017 Students
58% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Loretto, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Saint Francis University serves students in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $44,000.

$44,000 In-State Tuition
2,963 Students
72% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Reading, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Alvernia University serves students in Reading, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $45,000.

$45,000 In-State Tuition
2,796 Students
61% Graduation Rate
7 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA $68,686 96.5% 9
2 Villanova University Villanova, PA $67,776 91.5% 10
3 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA $21,926 84% 15
4 Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster Lancaster, PA $32,933 89.1% 9
5 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA $62,412 77.6% 14
6 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA $47,505 67.9% 14
7 Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $53,260 81% 2
8 Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA $35,330 59.5% 11
9 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA $10,775 70.7% 7
10 Widener University Chester, PA $55,730 65.6% 8
11 Temple University Philadelphia, PA $23,011 76.3% 9
12 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA $48,986 76.6% 12
13 Moravian University Bethlehem, PA $53,500 70.5% 6
14 University of Scranton Scranton, PA $53,983 80.4% 10
15 Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA $42,396 74% 7
16 Immaculata University Immaculata, PA $29,330 62.7% 6
17 York College of Pennsylvania York, PA $25,588 62.2% 11
18 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA $37,800 59.8% 10
19 Misericordia University Dallas, PA $40,370 72% 11
20 DeSales University Center Valley, PA $46,800 69.2% 10
21 Gannon University Erie, PA $40,656 69.6% 11
22 Central Penn College Summerdale, PA $19,854 36.2% 1
23 Gwynedd Mercy University Gwynedd Valley, PA $40,122 57.6% 11
24 Saint Francis University Loretto, PA $44,000 72.2% 3
25 Alvernia University Reading, PA $45,000 60.8% 7

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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