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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 Ada, OK

East Central University provides nursing education from its campus in Ada, Oklahoma. Total enrollment is about 3,377 students.

BSN Program Available

Public Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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 Houston, TX

University of St Thomas provides nursing education from its campus in Houston, Texas. The acceptance rate is 90%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Norman, OK

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a public school in Norman, Oklahoma with over 30,851 students. The acceptance rate is 77%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia provides nursing education from its campus in Carrollton, Georgia. Graduates earn a median of $49,587 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit San Juan, PR

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus provides nursing education from its campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Mayaguez, PR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,274, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The acceptance rate is 57%.

BSN Program Available

Private, For-Profit El Paso, TX

Western Technical College is a smaller private for-profit institution in El Paso, Texas with about 611 students. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Aurora, IL

Based in Aurora, Illinois, Aurora University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 5,923 students.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit San Antonio, TX

Hallmark University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in San Antonio, Texas with about 836 students. The acceptance rate is 51%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a private nonprofit institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Graduates earn a median of $74,742 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, For-Profit Washington, DC

Saint Michael College of Allied Health is a smaller private for-profit institution in Washington, District of Columbia with about 136 students. The school reports a 89% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private nonprofit institution in Saint Louis, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $62,105 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Bethlehem, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Moravian University serves students in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $53,500.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit New Orleans, LA

Dillard University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana with about 1,080 students. Annual in-state tuition is $23,918.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mars Hill, North Carolina with about 1,110 students. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Loudonville, NY

Siena College is a private nonprofit institution in Loudonville, New York. Graduates earn a median of $76,079 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

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Public Poteau, OK

With annual in-state tuition at $4,380, Carl Albert State College in Poteau, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Stockton, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,180, San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California 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

Private, Non-Profit Scranton, PA

Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, University of Scranton is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 80% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Gurabo, PR

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 91% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University is a private nonprofit school in Bourbonnais, Illinois offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Wilkesboro, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,572, Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,593 students.

ADN Program Available

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Private, Non-Profit Cedarville, OH

A private nonprofit institution, Cedarville University serves students in Cedarville, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $37,150.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Kansas City, MO

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public school in Kansas City, Missouri offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 72%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
776 East Central University Ada, OK $8,032 32% 1
777 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI $15,262 57.3% 11
778 University of St Thomas Houston, TX $34,634 67.3% 7
779 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK $9,797 75.7% 6
780 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA $6,088 43% 6
781 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR $7,750 99.7% 7
782 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Mayaguez, PR $5,274 44.5% 1
783 Western Technical College El Paso, TX 87% 1
784 Aurora University Aurora, IL $29,170 59% 4
785 Hallmark University San Antonio, TX 67.3% 6
786 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA $48,986 76.6% 12
787 Saint Michael College of Allied Health Washington, DC $19,405 88.7% 1
788 Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO $27,166 69.3% 8
789 Moravian University Bethlehem, PA $53,500 70.5% 6
790 Dillard University New Orleans, LA $23,918 46.6% 1
791 Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC $37,736 41.4% 1
792 Siena College Loudonville, NY $46,580 76.2% 1
793 Carl Albert State College Poteau, OK $4,380 42.4% 1
794 San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA $1,180 30.7% 2
795 University of Scranton Scranton, PA $53,983 80.4% 10
796 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR $7,750 91.1% 9
797 Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL $38,900 63.3% 7
798 Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, NC $2,572 53.6% 1
799 Cedarville University Cedarville, OH $37,150 74.7% 6
800 University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO $12,587 56% 9
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