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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 Virginia Beach, VA

A private nonprofit institution, Regent University serves students in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $21,650.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Omaha, NE

Clarkson College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 1,121 students. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Denver, CO

Regis University is a private nonprofit institution in Denver, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $46,340.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Macon, GA

A private nonprofit institution, Mercer University serves students in Macon, Georgia. Annual in-state tuition is $42,312.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Collegedale, TN

Based in Collegedale, Tennessee, Southern Adventist University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Oakland, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,258, Merritt College in Oakland, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Louisville, KY

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, University of Louisville is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 79%.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Wise, VA

A public institution, University of Virginia's College at Wise serves students in Wise, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $11,780.

BSN Program Available

Public Arecibo, PR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,354, University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in Arecibo, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Elmhurst, IL

Based in Elmhurst, Illinois, Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Honolulu, HI

University of Hawaii at Manoa is a public school in Honolulu, Hawaii offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $12,186.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD

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Private, Non-Profit Cincinnati, OH

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 717 students. Graduates earn a median of $68,303 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Public Springfield, OH

With annual in-state tuition at $4,393, Clark State College in Springfield, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,584 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a public institution in Glassboro, New Jersey. The school reports a 68% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Reno, NV

A public institution, University of Nevada-Reno serves students in Reno, Nevada. Annual in-state tuition is $9,578.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Utica, NY

SUNY Polytechnic Institute provides nursing education from its campus in Utica, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,733 students.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Tucson, AZ

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Arizona is a public school in Tucson, Arizona with over 56,365 students. Annual in-state tuition is $13,926.

15 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Hayward, CA

California State University-East Bay is a public institution in Hayward, California. Graduates earn a median of $71,401 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Louisville, KY

Sullivan University is a private for-profit institution in Louisville, Kentucky. Total enrollment is about 2,498 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University-Alexandria is a public institution in Alexandria, Louisiana. The acceptance rate is 92%.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. The school reports a 76% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Indianapolis, IN

A public institution, Indiana University-Indianapolis serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $10,762.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Tempe, AZ

One of the larger institutions in the state, Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public school in Tempe, Arizona with over 79,818 students. The acceptance rate is 90%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public San Pablo, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,312, Contra Costa College in San Pablo, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,538 students.

ADN Program Available

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Public Kyle, SD

With annual in-state tuition at $2,684, Oglala Lakota College in Kyle, South Dakota is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 71% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
751 Regent University Virginia Beach, VA $21,650 54.3% 4
752 Clarkson College Omaha, NE $16,104 73.6% 9
753 Regis University Denver, CO $46,340 63.8% 13
754 Mercer University Macon, GA $42,312 73.5% 8
755 Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN $27,300 51.6% 12
756 Merritt College Oakland, CA $1,258 20.9% 1
757 University of Louisville Louisville, KY $13,136 61.4% 13
758 University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA $11,780 47.1% 1
759 University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR $5,354 49.6% 3
760 Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL $42,955 64.4% 5
761 University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI $12,186 62.5% 11
762 The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati, OH $16,836 56.8% 3
763 Clark State College Springfield, OH $4,393 21.8% 1
764 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ $16,574 68.2% 5
765 University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV $9,578 62.1% 7
766 SUNY Polytechnic Institute Utica, NY $8,625 60.2% 10
767 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ $13,926 66.7% 15
768 California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA $7,583 45.5% 5
769 Sullivan University Louisville, KY $15,480 71% 3
770 Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria, LA $7,050 92% 2
771 Temple University Philadelphia, PA $23,011 76.3% 9
772 Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN $10,762 55.1% 12
773 Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ $12,223 68% 6
774 Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA $1,312 28.2% 1
775 Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD $2,684 70.9% 1
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