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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.

Public Kentfield, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,558, College of Marin in Kentfield, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Romeoville, IL

Lewis University provides nursing education from its campus in Romeoville, Illinois. The acceptance rate is 71%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

Holy Family University provides nursing education from its campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $35,330.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Virginia Beach, VA

Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia with about 1,717 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,489.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Private, Non-Profit Aguadilla, PR

Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico with about 149 students. The school reports a 65% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Private, Non-Profit Memphis, TN

Baptist Health Sciences University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Memphis, Tennessee with about 891 students. Annual in-state tuition is $13,796.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, PhD

Public Adelphi, MD

University of Maryland Global Campus in Adelphi, Maryland is a public institution with a 95% graduation rate and over 63,012 students. Graduates earn a median of $65,287 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Groton, CT

University of Connecticut-Avery Point is a smaller public institution in Groton, Connecticut with about 477 students. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Polkton, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,022, South Piedmont Community College in Polkton, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University is a private nonprofit institution in Tacoma, Washington. The acceptance rate is 78%.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Portland, OR

Sumner College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Portland, Oregon with about 532 students. The acceptance rate is 89%.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

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Private, For-Profit San Antonio, TX

A private for-profit institution, Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio serves students in San Antonio, Texas. Graduates earn a median of $61,480 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Private, Non-Profit Peoria, IL

Bradley University is a private nonprofit institution in Peoria, Illinois. Annual in-state tuition is $42,160.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Inver Grove Heights, MN

A public institution, Inver Hills Community College serves students in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The school reports a 18% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Seattle, WA

Seattle University is a private nonprofit school in Seattle, Washington offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Pullman, WA

Based in Pullman, Washington, Washington State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 25,700 students.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Dekalb, IL

Northern Illinois University is a public institution in Dekalb, Illinois. Graduates earn a median of $57,808 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

Private, For-Profit Spring Hill, FL

ATA Career Education is a smaller private for-profit institution in Spring Hill, Florida with about 201 students. Graduates earn a median of $34,577 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Boston, MA

Simmons University is a private nonprofit school in Boston, Massachusetts offering nursing education. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Middletown, NY

Based in Middletown, New York, Orange County Community College is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $6,526.

ADN Program Available

Public Durham, NH

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public institution in Durham, New Hampshire. The school reports a 77% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Salt Lake City, UT

Westminster University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Salt Lake City, Utah with about 1,155 students. The acceptance rate is 67%.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Tampa, FL

A private nonprofit institution, The University of Tampa serves students in Tampa, Florida. Annual in-state tuition is $34,408.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Omaha, NE

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 1,067 students. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public San Bernardino, CA

California State University-San Bernardino is a public institution in San Bernardino, California. The acceptance rate is 94%.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
701 College of Marin Kentfield, CA $1,558 34.4% 1
702 Lewis University Romeoville, IL $39,200 62.4% 8
703 Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA $35,330 59.5% 11
704 Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA $18,489 25.9% 2
705 Universal Technology College of Puerto Rico Aguadilla, PR — 65.1% 3
706 Baptist Health Sciences University Memphis, TN $13,796 55.9% 5
707 University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD $8,136 95.3% 1
708 University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT $18,140 57.8% 8
709 South Piedmont Community College Polkton, NC $2,022 33.6% 1
710 Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA $52,254 71.4% 13
711 Sumner College Portland, OR — 83.3% 2
712 Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio San Antonio, TX $17,048 82.4% 2
713 Bradley University Peoria, IL $42,160 74% 11
714 Inver Hills Community College Inver Grove Heights, MN $6,146 18.3% 1
715 Seattle University Seattle, WA $56,721 73.8% 9
716 Washington State University Pullman, WA $13,391 62% 8
717 Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL $13,248 51.3% 8
718 ATA Career Education Spring Hill, FL $14,895 66.7% 1
719 Simmons University Boston, MA $46,874 73% 14
720 Orange County Community College Middletown, NY $6,526 22.4% 1
721 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Durham, NH $19,202 77.2% 11
722 Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT $43,528 66.8% 10
723 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL $34,408 63.7% 9
724 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE $17,885 69.5% 7
725 California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA $8,093 54.5% 4
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