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Accredited Nursing Schools in the U.S. 2026-2027

Explore and compare 2,109 top-ranked, accredited nursing schools across all 50 states and territories. 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.

Public Saint Paul, MN

Metropolitan State University is a public school in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering nursing education. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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Public Sanford, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,711, Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,882 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Austin, TX

The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas is a public institution with a 88% graduation rate and over 53,864 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University is a public school in Saint Cloud, Minnesota offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 95%.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Wadley, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,597 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

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Public University Center, MI

Delta College is a public school in University Center, Michigan offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $37,781 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida is a public institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 43,889 students. Annual in-state tuition is $5,656.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert

Public Bay Minette, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public North East, MD

Cecil College is a smaller public institution in North East, Maryland with about 1,749 students. Graduates earn a median of $43,952 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Largo, MD

Prince George's Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Largo, Maryland. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Salinas, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,404, Hartnell College in Salinas, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 31% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Moorhead, MN

Concordia College at Moorhead is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Moorhead, Minnesota with about 1,935 students. The school reports a 71% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Public Westminster, MD

Based in Westminster, Maryland, Carroll Community College is a public institution. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Troy, AL

A public institution, Troy University serves students in Troy, Alabama. Annual in-state tuition is $10,176.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Duluth, MN

The College of Saint Scholastica is a private nonprofit school in Duluth, Minnesota offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $65,934 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Fort Worth, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $3,537, Tarrant County College District in Fort Worth, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 23% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

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Public Idaho Falls, ID

With annual in-state tuition at $4,390, College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls, Idaho is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $42,057 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Troy, NY

Based in Troy, New York, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,460 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Jersey City, NJ

Eastern International College-Jersey City is a smaller private for-profit institution in Jersey City, New Jersey with about 495 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Private, Non-Profit Leavenworth, KS

University of Saint Mary is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Leavenworth, Kansas with about 1,462 students. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

Public Bowling Green, KY

A public institution, Western Kentucky University serves students in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $11,652.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Montgomery, AL

Auburn University at Montgomery is a public institution in Montgomery, Alabama. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Public Jacksonville, AL

Based in Jacksonville, Alabama, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,894.

11 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Orono, ME

University of Maine is a public institution in Orono, Maine. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Asheville, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,882, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,048 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
276 Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN $9,840 35.5% 10
277 Central Carolina Community College Sanford, NC $2,711 36.2% 1
278 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX $11,688 87.7% 10
279 Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN $10,245 45.5% 4
280 Southern Union State Community College Wadley, AL $5,040 25.6% 1
281 Delta College University Center, MI $7,550 15.9% 1
282 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL $5,656 83.9% 11
283 Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette, AL $5,040 29% 1
284 Cecil College North East, MD $9,090 27.5% 1
285 Prince George's Community College Largo, MD $6,314 21.3% 1
286 Hartnell College Salinas, CA $1,404 31% 1
287 Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN $31,170 70.7% 1
288 Carroll Community College Westminster, MD $7,278 44.4% 1
289 Troy University Troy, AL $10,176 48.5% 12
290 The College of Saint Scholastica Duluth, MN $41,778 65% 12
291 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX $3,537 22.7% 2
292 College of Eastern Idaho Idaho Falls, ID $4,390 40.7% 1
293 Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY $6,796 31% 1
294 Eastern International College-Jersey City Jersey City, NJ $18,383 52.9% 2
295 University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS $35,380 41.5% 5
296 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY $11,652 52.5% 12
297 Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL $9,700 34% 8
298 Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL $12,894 52.9% 11
299 University of Maine Orono, ME $13,326 55.9% 6
300 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC $2,882 31.7% 1
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