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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 Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University is a private nonprofit school in Jacksonville, Florida offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $68,010 within ten years.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Parkersburg, WV

With annual in-state tuition at $4,612, West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg, West Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,171 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Baton Rouge, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,321, Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Toledo, OH

Mercy College of Ohio is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Toledo, Ohio with about 1,096 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Bronx, NY

University of Mount Saint Vincent is a private nonprofit school in Bronx, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $44,540.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Des Moines, IA

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Des Moines, Iowa with about 869 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,664.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Private, Non-Profit San Sebastian, PR

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian is a smaller private nonprofit institution in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico with about 1,065 students. Graduates earn a median of $22,844 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

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Public Beeville, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,776, Coastal Bend College in Beeville, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

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Public Watertown, NY

A public institution, Jefferson Community College serves students in Watertown, New York. Graduates earn a median of $39,991 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Draper, UT

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private for-profit institution in Draper, Utah. The acceptance rate is 62%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Burlington, VT

University of Vermont provides nursing education from its campus in Burlington, Vermont. Annual in-state tuition is $19,058.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Fayette, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies serves students in Fayette, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $7,440.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

Public Kingston, RI

A public institution, University of Rhode Island serves students in Kingston, Rhode Island. Annual in-state tuition is $16,942.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Findlay, OH

A private nonprofit institution, The University of Findlay serves students in Findlay, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $41,164.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University provides nursing education from its campus in Tuskegee, Alabama. Total enrollment is about 3,121 students.

BSN Program Available

Public Juneau, AK

A public institution, University of Alaska Southeast serves students in Juneau, Alaska. Annual in-state tuition is $7,056.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Private, For-Profit Jefferson, LA

Chamberlain University-Louisiana is a smaller private for-profit institution in Jefferson, Louisiana with about 625 students. Graduates earn a median of $92,405 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

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Public East Liverpool, OH

Kent State University at East Liverpool is a smaller public institution in East Liverpool, Ohio with about 1,196 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,492.

ADN Program Available

Public Fresno, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,334, Fresno City College in Fresno, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,361 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Tuscaloosa, AL

One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Alabama is a public school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with over 40,846 students. Annual in-state tuition is $12,180.

12 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Yankton, SD

Mount Marty University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Yankton, South Dakota with about 1,284 students. Annual in-state tuition is $34,600.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Lincoln, NE

With annual in-state tuition at $3,690, Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln, Nebraska is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 10,800 students.

ADN Program Available

Public New York, NY

With annual in-state tuition at $5,170, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York, 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 Buies Creek, NC

A private nonprofit institution, Campbell University serves students in Buies Creek, North Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $41,600.

BSN Program Available

Public Salt Lake City, UT

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Utah is a public school in Salt Lake City, Utah with over 36,894 students. The school reports a 64% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
651 Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL $47,830 55.1% 14
652 West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV $4,612 9.1% 3
653 Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LA $4,321 21% 1
654 Mercy College of Ohio Toledo, OH $19,470 48% 9
655 University of Mount Saint Vincent Bronx, NY $44,540 57.1% 6
656 Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines, IA $17,664 96.6% 3
657 EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR $7,050 42.6% 6
658 Coastal Bend College Beeville, TX $4,776 15.5% 2
659 Jefferson Community College Watertown, NY $6,264 26.7% 1
660 Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences Draper, UT $21,680 58.3% 7
661 University of Vermont Burlington, VT $19,058 77.2% 9
662 Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO $7,440 100% 5
663 University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI $16,942 71.4% 12
664 The University of Findlay Findlay, OH $41,164 64% 1
665 Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL $25,386 56.2% 1
666 University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK $7,056 82.9% 2
667 Chamberlain University-Louisiana Jefferson, LA $19,975 1
668 Kent State University at East Liverpool East Liverpool, OH $7,492 97.4% 1
669 Fresno City College Fresno, CA $1,334 23.5% 2
670 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL $12,180 73.5% 12
671 Mount Marty University Yankton, SD $34,600 58.7% 12
672 Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE $3,690 28.6% 1
673 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY $5,170 24.9% 1
674 Campbell University Buies Creek, NC $41,600 55.7% 1
675 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT $9,620 64.2% 12
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