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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.

Private, Non-Profit Midway, KY

Midway University provides nursing education from its campus in Midway, Kentucky. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

C

Public Auburn, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,140, Central Maine Community College in Auburn, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,754 students.

ADN Program Available

M

Public Marion, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,032, McDowell Technical Community College in Marion, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Belmont, NC

Belmont Abbey College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Belmont, North Carolina with about 1,388 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,937 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Pittsburg, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,312, Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $42,454 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Winona, MN

A public institution, Winona State University serves students in Winona, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $10,576.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public West Windsor, NJ

Mercer County Community College is a public school in West Windsor, New Jersey offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $43,264 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Costa Mesa, CA

Pacific College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Costa Mesa, California with about 243 students. The acceptance rate is 56%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public West Liberty, WV

West Liberty University provides nursing education from its campus in West Liberty, West Virginia. Total enrollment is about 2,299 students.

BSN Program Available

Public Midwest City, OK

With annual in-state tuition at $5,030, Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public San Jose, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,366, Evergreen Valley College in San Jose, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

C

Public Hudson, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,526, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute in Hudson, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,914 students.

ADN Program Available

E

Public Buffalo, NY

Erie Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Buffalo, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $11,300.

ADN Program Available

A

Private, Non-Profit Manati, PR

Atenas University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Manati, Puerto Rico with about 622 students. Graduates earn a median of $20,231 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Fayetteville, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,628, Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $31,861 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Lumberton, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,581, Robeson Community College in Lumberton, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,238 students.

ADN Program Available

A

Private, For-Profit Los Angeles, CA

American Career College-Los Angeles provides nursing education from its campus in Los Angeles, California. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Santa Clara, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,438, Mission College in Santa Clara, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $50,936 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Private, Non-Profit Winston-Salem, NC

With a 22% acceptance rate, Wake Forest University is a selective private nonprofit institution in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $67,642.

5 Nursing Programs Available

DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

Public Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University is a public school in Frankfort, Kentucky offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $9,387.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, RN-BSN

Public Sioux Falls, SD

Southeast Technical College provides nursing education from its campus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Total enrollment is about 2,659 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Shepherdstown, WV

Based in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, Shepherd University is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Sacramento, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,288, Sacramento City College in Sacramento, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Bel Air, MD

Harford Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Bel Air, Maryland. Graduates earn a median of $44,608 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

B

Public Jasper, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $4,734, Bevill State Community College in Jasper, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,107 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
326 Midway University Midway, KY $27,220 44.9% 5
327 Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME $4,140 24.6% 1
328 McDowell Technical Community College Marion, NC $2,032 48.7% 1
329 Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC $19,500 46.6% 1
330 Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA $1,312 38.6% 1
331 Winona State University Winona, MN $10,576 60.7% 10
332 Mercer County Community College West Windsor, NJ $7,806 18.9% 1
333 Pacific College Costa Mesa, CA 62.5% 6
334 West Liberty University West Liberty, WV $8,893 60.9% 1
335 Rose State College Midwest City, OK $5,030 20% 1
336 Evergreen Valley College San Jose, CA $1,366 38.6% 1
337 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NC $2,526 40% 1
338 Erie Community College Buffalo, NY $11,300 25.6% 1
339 Atenas University Manati, PR $8,954 81.7% 2
340 Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC $2,628 18.5% 1
341 Robeson Community College Lumberton, NC $2,581 26.5% 1
342 American Career College-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 73.7% 1
343 Mission College Santa Clara, CA $1,438 42.6% 2
344 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC $67,642 90.3% 5
345 Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY $9,387 29.2% 5
346 Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SD $7,650 54.7% 1
347 Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV $9,056 48.7% 5
348 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA $1,288 28.5% 1
349 Harford Community College Bel Air, MD $6,432 33.3% 1
350 Bevill State Community College Jasper, AL $4,734 40.6% 1
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