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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.

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Private, Non-Profit Utica, NY

A private nonprofit institution, Utica University serves students in Utica, New York. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Kenosha, WI

Carthage College is a private nonprofit school in Kenosha, Wisconsin offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $38,750.

BSN Program Available

R

Public Ahoskie, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,642, Roanoke-Chowan Community College in Ahoskie, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 28% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Sanborn, NY

Based in Sanborn, New York, Niagara County Community College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,285 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Elizabethtown, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 46% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Auburn Hills, MI

With annual in-state tuition at $5,560, Oakland Community College in Auburn Hills, Michigan is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 15,300 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Warrensburg, MO

Based in Warrensburg, Missouri, University of Central Missouri is a public institution. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Maumee, OH

Professional Skills Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Maumee, Ohio with about 395 students. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

M

Public Troy, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,538, Montgomery Community College in Troy, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Atchison, KS

Benedictine College provides nursing education from its campus in Atchison, Kansas. Total enrollment is about 2,535 students.

BSN Program Available

Public Moberly, MO

Moberly Area Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Moberly, Missouri. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Williamsburg, KY

A private nonprofit institution, University of the Cumberlands serves students in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $9,875.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN

C

Public Alexander City, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,110, Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,140 students.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Saint Peter, MN

Gustavus Adolphus College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Saint Peter, Minnesota with about 1,906 students. Graduates earn a median of $65,607 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Madison, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,977, Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Visalia, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,394, College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,092 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Bossier City, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,283, Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 15% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Santa Clarita, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,166, College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 18,100 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Woodland Hills, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,238, Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,521 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit San Jose, CA

Based in San Jose, California, Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private for-profit institution. Graduates earn a median of $66,844 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

W

Private, Non-Profit Wingate, NC

Wingate University is a private nonprofit institution in Wingate, North Carolina. Graduates earn a median of $52,649 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Winston-Salem, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,276, Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 9,099 students.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Parkville, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Park University serves students in Parkville, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $17,500.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public San Mateo, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,332, College of San Mateo in San Mateo, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 9,901 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Stone Ridge, NY

Ulster County Community College is a public school in Stone Ridge, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $6,666.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
351 Utica University Utica, NY $26,930 56.9% 1
352 Carthage College Kenosha, WI $38,750 62.6% 1
353 Roanoke-Chowan Community College Ahoskie, NC $2,642 27.7% 1
354 Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY $6,894 31.3% 1
355 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown, KY $4,728 45.6% 1
356 Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI $5,560 17.8% 1
357 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO $10,050 51% 6
358 Professional Skills Institute Maumee, OH $15,884 43.5% 1
359 Montgomery Community College Troy, NC $2,538 43.6% 1
360 Benedictine College Atchison, KS $36,350 66.5% 1
361 Moberly Area Community College Moberly, MO $6,750 39.1% 1
362 University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY $9,875 45.3% 7
363 Central Alabama Community College Alexander City, AL $5,110 28.4% 1
364 Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter, MN $56,076 75.8% 1
365 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI $4,977 28.9% 1
366 College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA $1,394 31.9% 1
367 Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA $4,283 15.2% 1
368 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA $1,166 43.4% 1
369 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA $1,238 38.7% 1
370 Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA 63.9% 3
371 Wingate University Wingate, NC $41,636 50.7% 1
372 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC $2,276 28.2% 1
373 Park University Parkville, MO $17,500 27.3% 3
374 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA $1,332 50.6% 1
375 Ulster County Community College Stone Ridge, NY $6,666 29.8% 1
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