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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.
With annual in-state tuition at $2,578, Lenoir Community College in Kinston, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $33,866 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a public institution with a 85% graduation rate and over 56,666 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,214.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $2,668, Surry Community College in Dobson, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 15% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $2,310, Carteret Community College in Morehead City, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,614 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $3,750, Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,883 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Washington University in St Louis in St. Louis, Missouri is a private nonprofit institution with a 94% graduation rate and over 16,357 students. The acceptance rate is 12%.
PhD Program Available
South University-West Palm Beach is a smaller private for-profit institution in Royal Palm Beach, Florida with about 433 students. Graduates earn a median of $34,421 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP
With annual in-state tuition at $1,356, Butte College in Oroville, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, LPN
University of Central Oklahoma is a public school in Edmond, Oklahoma offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $8,818.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL
With annual in-state tuition at $5,252, CUNY Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, New York is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 18,200 students.
ADN Program Available
James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia is a public institution with a 81% graduation rate and over 22,740 students. The acceptance rate is 72%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD
Based in Newark, Delaware, University of Delaware is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $72,950 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $1,390, Copper Mountain Community College in Joshua Tree, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,019 students.
ADN Program Available
Coppin State University is a public institution in Baltimore, Maryland. Total enrollment is about 2,210 students.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah is a public institution with a 98% graduation rate and over 46,807 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Georgia is a public institution with a 87% graduation rate and over 19,291 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Lake Area Technical College is a public school in Watertown, South Dakota offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $45,473 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Spring Hill College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mobile, Alabama with about 919 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Ohio University-Southern Campus is a smaller public institution in Ironton, Ohio with about 1,716 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,362.
ADN, BSN
With annual in-state tuition at $4,146, Helena College University of Montana in Helena, Montana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,554 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,219, Fletcher Technical Community College in Schriever, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,663 students.
ADN Program Available
University of North Florida is a public institution in Jacksonville, Florida. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $5,213, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,962 students.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $3,049, Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,812 students.
ADN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | Lenoir Community College | Kinston, NC | $2,578 | 28.5% | 1 | |
| 552 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | $17,214 | 84.6% | 12 | |
| 553 | Surry Community College | Dobson, NC | $2,668 | 15.2% | 1 | |
| 554 | Carteret Community College | Morehead City, NC | $2,310 | 38.3% | 1 | |
| 555 | Cloud County Community College | Concordia, KS | $3,750 | 44.4% | 1 | |
| 556 | Washington University in St Louis | St. Louis, MO | $65,790 | 94.1% | 1 | |
| 557 | South University-West Palm Beach | Royal Palm Beach, FL | $18,145 | 72.7% | 6 | |
| 558 | Butte College | Oroville, CA | $1,356 | 32.8% | 2 | |
| 559 | University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | $8,818 | 36.4% | 5 | |
| 560 | CUNY Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn, NY | $5,252 | 25.2% | 1 | |
| 561 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA | $14,250 | 81% | 11 | |
| 562 | University of Delaware | Newark, DE | $16,810 | 79.2% | 10 | |
| 563 | Copper Mountain Community College | Joshua Tree, CA | $1,390 | 28.7% | 1 | |
| 564 | Coppin State University | Baltimore, MD | $7,100 | 24.7% | 10 | |
| 565 | Utah Valley University | Orem, UT | $6,507 | 97.6% | 4 | |
| 566 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA | $5,285 | 87.4% | 10 | |
| 567 | Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, SD | $6,718 | 67% | 1 | |
| 568 | Spring Hill College | Mobile, AL | $24,054 | 54.4% | 4 | |
| 569 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton, OH | $6,362 | 85.1% | 2 | |
| 570 | Helena College University of Montana | Helena, MT | $4,146 | 35.7% | 1 | |
| 571 | Fletcher Technical Community College | Schriever, LA | $4,219 | 21.1% | 1 | |
| 572 | University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | $6,389 | 68% | 11 | |
| 573 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami, OK | $5,213 | 31.9% | 1 | |
| 574 | Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Prestonsburg, KY | $4,728 | 32% | 1 | |
| 575 | Brazosport College | Lake Jackson, TX | $3,049 | 56.2% | 1 |
