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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 Las Vegas, NV

One of the larger institutions in the state, University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public school in Las Vegas, Nevada with over 32,911 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Laramie, WY

A public institution, University of Wyoming serves students in Laramie, Wyoming. Annual in-state tuition is $7,768.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Albany, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,656, Albany State University in Albany, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,768 students.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Baltimore, MD

With annual in-state tuition at $3,314, Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore, Maryland is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 11% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

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Public Napa, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Napa Valley College in Napa, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee is a public institution with a 92% graduation rate and over 10,439 students. Annual in-state tuition is $9,006.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Longview, TX

A private nonprofit institution, LeTourneau University serves students in Longview, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $37,160.

BSN Program Available

Public Denver, CO

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public school in Denver, Colorado offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,383.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville provides nursing education from its campus in Steubenville, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $34,100.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Pineville, LA

Louisiana Christian University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Pineville, Louisiana with about 936 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public New Britain, CT

Central Connecticut State University provides nursing education from its campus in New Britain, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 73%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Manchester, NH

Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, Saint Anselm College is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 78%.

BSN Program Available

Public University Center, MI

Based in University Center, Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,930.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Jefferson City, MO

Based in Jefferson City, Missouri, Lincoln University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,463 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Bakersfield, CA

A public institution, California State University-Bakersfield serves students in Bakersfield, California. Annual in-state tuition is $8,090.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Wheaton, IL

A private nonprofit institution, Wheaton College serves students in Wheaton, Illinois. Annual in-state tuition is $45,546.

BSN Program Available

Public Edinburg, TX

One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public school in Edinburg, Texas with over 33,881 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Dalton, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,336, Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,135 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Little Rock, AR

University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Fargo, North Dakota. The acceptance rate is 95%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Torrance, CA

Homestead Schools is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Torrance, California with about 158 students. The school reports a 93% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University is a private nonprofit school in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $39,350.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $37,800.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Dallas, PA

Based in Dallas, Pennsylvania, Misericordia University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Ogden, UT

One of the larger institutions in the state, Weber State University is a public school in Ogden, Utah with over 32,701 students. Graduates earn a median of $56,287 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, RN-BSN

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
826 University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV $9,748 48.7% 11
827 University of Wyoming Laramie, WY $7,768 60.3% 9
828 Albany State University Albany, GA $5,656 57.9% 7
829 Baltimore City Community College Baltimore, MD $3,314 10.6% 1
830 Napa Valley College Napa, CA $1,156 31.7% 1
831 Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN $9,006 92.4% 7
832 LeTourneau University Longview, TX $37,160 63.9% 1
833 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO $10,383 45.7% 14
834 Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH $34,100 76.7% 5
835 Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA $20,266 39% 4
836 Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT $13,050 51.3% 9
837 Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH $48,920 84.2% 1
838 Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI $12,930 51.8% 10
839 Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO $9,796 25.5% 3
840 California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA $8,090 49.5% 5
841 Wheaton College Wheaton, IL $45,546 87.4% 1
842 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX $9,987 50.9% 10
843 Dalton State College Dalton, GA $3,336 72.8% 3
844 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR $9,748 41.5% 3
845 North Dakota State University-Main Campus Fargo, ND $11,110 63.5% 8
846 Homestead Schools Torrance, CA 93.3% 1
847 Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI $39,350 77.2% 1
848 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA $37,800 59.8% 10
849 Misericordia University Dallas, PA $40,370 72% 11
850 Weber State University Ogden, UT $6,557 42.6% 12
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