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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 Somerset, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Somerset Community College in Somerset, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,155 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Grambling, LA

A public institution, Grambling State University serves students in Grambling, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $7,683.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Vestal, NY

Binghamton University in Vestal, New York is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 18,816 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Mitchell, SD

Dakota Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mitchell, South Dakota with about 892 students. The acceptance rate is 73%.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Private, Non-Profit New Orleans, LA

University of Holy Cross is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana with about 802 students. Annual in-state tuition is $16,576.

BSN Program Available

Public Imperial, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,148, Imperial Valley College in Imperial, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,487 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Bayside, NY

With annual in-state tuition at $5,210, CUNY Queensborough Community College in Bayside, New York is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Jamestown, ND

University of Jamestown is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Jamestown, North Dakota with about 1,376 students. The acceptance rate is 88%.

BSN Program Available

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Private, For-Profit Signal Hill, CA

American University of Health Sciences is a smaller private for-profit institution in Signal Hill, California with about 473 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Frederick, MD

Hood College is a private nonprofit institution in Frederick, Maryland. Graduates earn a median of $57,089 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

S

Public Lafayette, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,210, South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $31,432 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Austin, MN

Riverland Community College is a public institution in Austin, Minnesota. Graduates earn a median of $45,247 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Fairfield, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,172, Solano Community College in Fairfield, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,170 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Branchburg, NJ

Raritan Valley Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Branchburg, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $7,584.

ADN Program Available

U

Private, Non-Profit Biddeford, ME

University of New England is a private nonprofit school in Biddeford, Maine offering nursing education. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

M

Public Flint, MI

Mott Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Flint, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $8,405.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Jacksonville, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,512, Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,659 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Wheeling, WV

With annual in-state tuition at $4,706, West Virginia Northern Community College in Wheeling, West Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,525 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Private, Non-Profit Rockville Centre, NY

Molloy University is a private nonprofit school in Rockville Centre, New York offering nursing education. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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Public Frederick, MD

Based in Frederick, Maryland, Frederick Community College is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $7,594.

ADN Program Available

Public Paramus, NJ

Bergen Community College is a public institution in Paramus, New Jersey. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Elizabeth City, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,242, College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $33,234 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Albany, NY

Maria College of Albany is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Albany, New York with about 722 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Madison, WI

University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin is a public institution with a 89% graduation rate and over 51,044 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,603.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

A

Public Coon Rapids, MN

With annual in-state tuition at $5,682, Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, Minnesota is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 8,486 students.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
301 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY $4,728 41.5% 1
302 Grambling State University Grambling, LA $7,683 34.5% 6
303 Binghamton University Vestal, NY $10,567 83.2% 10
304 Dakota Wesleyan University Mitchell, SD $33,790 50% 2
305 University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA $16,576 36.2% 1
306 Imperial Valley College Imperial, CA $1,148 40.9% 1
307 CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY $5,210 24.7% 1
308 University of Jamestown Jamestown, ND $24,990 46.6% 1
309 American University of Health Sciences Signal Hill, CA $24,575 4
310 Hood College Frederick, MD $47,700 58% 1
311 South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA $4,210 30.4% 1
312 Riverland Community College Austin, MN $6,298 50.2% 1
313 Solano Community College Fairfield, CA $1,172 36.2% 1
314 Raritan Valley Community College Branchburg, NJ $7,584 33.7% 1
315 University of New England Biddeford, ME $44,210 60.1% 5
316 Mott Community College Flint, MI $8,405 15.4% 1
317 Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC $2,512 39.7% 1
318 West Virginia Northern Community College Wheeling, WV $4,706 30.4% 2
319 Molloy University Rockville Centre, NY $39,790 70.4% 8
320 Frederick Community College Frederick, MD $7,594 34.2% 1
321 Bergen Community College Paramus, NJ $8,894 24.5% 1
322 College of the Albemarle Elizabeth City, NC $2,242 40.5% 1
323 Maria College of Albany Albany, NY $18,740 53.3% 3
324 University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI $11,603 89.3% 11
325 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN $5,682 22.8% 1
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