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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 $2,030, Isothermal Community College in Spindale, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,918 students.
ADN Program Available
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico with about 1,020 students. The acceptance rate is 86%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public school in Cincinnati, Ohio with over 45,026 students. The acceptance rate is 85%.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
One of the larger institutions in the state, California State University-Sacramento is a public school in Sacramento, California with over 31,943 students. The school reports a 55% graduation rate.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Missouri-Columbia is a public school in Columbia, Missouri with over 31,543 students. The acceptance rate is 78%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Arkansas is a public school in Fayetteville, Arkansas with over 33,610 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Kent State University at Ashtabula is a smaller public institution in Ashtabula, Ohio with about 1,739 students. Graduates earn a median of $45,388 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,460, Seminole State College in Seminole, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,488 students.
ADN Program Available
Based in Alfred, New York, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $8,892.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Southwest University at El Paso provides nursing education from its campus in El Paso, Texas. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN
One of the larger institutions in the state, Georgia State University is a public school in Atlanta, Georgia with over 34,944 students. The school reports a 54% graduation rate.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia provides nursing education from its campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
MSN, MSN-FNP
One of the larger institutions in the state, University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public school in Charlotte, North Carolina with over 31,091 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Indiana University-Bloomington in Bloomington, Indiana is a public institution with a 81% graduation rate and over 48,424 students. Annual in-state tuition is $12,144.
BSN Program Available
Felbry College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 192 students. Annual in-state tuition is $29,731.
ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN
Based in Troy, New York, Russell Sage College is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 2,790 students.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
California State University-Stanislaus provides nursing education from its campus in Turlock, California. Graduates earn a median of $63,188 within ten years.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
With annual in-state tuition at $5,256, Central Ohio Technical College in Newark, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,168 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Spalding University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Louisville, Kentucky with about 1,553 students. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, California State University-Fresno serves students in Fresno, California. Annual in-state tuition is $7,350.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
With annual in-state tuition at $4,552, Grayson College in Denison, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,324 students.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
A public institution, University of Maine at Augusta serves students in Augusta, Maine. The school reports a 23% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN
Based in Fort Myers, Florida, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,560 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, CRNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Brooklyn, New York, St. Joseph's University-New York is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public institution in Brooklyn, New York. The acceptance rate is 80%.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 676 | Isothermal Community College | Spindale, NC | $2,030 | 50.9% | 1 | |
| 677 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas | Barranquitas, PR | $5,742 | 94.2% | 5 | |
| 678 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | Cincinnati, OH | $13,976 | 71.8% | 16 | |
| 679 | California State University-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | $8,018 | 55.1% | 5 | |
| 680 | University of Missouri-Columbia | Columbia, MO | $14,837 | 75.7% | 7 | |
| 681 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | $10,104 | 70.2% | 11 | |
| 682 | Kent State University at Ashtabula | Ashtabula, OH | $7,492 | 84.1% | 1 | |
| 683 | Seminole State College | Seminole, OK | $5,460 | 34.3% | 1 | |
| 684 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Alfred, NY | $8,892 | 83.5% | 3 | |
| 685 | Southwest University at El Paso | El Paso, TX | $16,000 | 73.5% | 2 | |
| 686 | Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | $8,664 | 54.3% | 9 | |
| 687 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | $53,260 | 81% | 2 | |
| 688 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | $7,239 | 68.9% | 11 | |
| 689 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington, IN | $12,144 | 81.2% | 1 | |
| 690 | Felbry College | Columbus, OH | $29,731 | 90.9% | 4 | |
| 691 | Russell Sage College | Troy, NY | $38,164 | 67.2% | 8 | |
| 692 | California State University-Stanislaus | Turlock, CA | $8,246 | 56.7% | 4 | |
| 693 | Central Ohio Technical College | Newark, OH | $5,256 | 30.3% | 1 | |
| 694 | Spalding University | Louisville, KY | $29,200 | 51.3% | 10 | |
| 695 | California State University-Fresno | Fresno, CA | $7,350 | 55.5% | 10 | |
| 696 | Grayson College | Denison, TX | $4,552 | 39.9% | 3 | |
| 697 | University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta, ME | $8,888 | 23.3% | 2 | |
| 698 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL | $6,118 | 57.3% | 12 | |
| 699 | St. Joseph's University-New York | Brooklyn, NY | $36,550 | 66.6% | 5 | |
| 700 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | $7,332 | 55.9% | 3 |
