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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 Davenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University is a private nonprofit institution in Davenport, Iowa. The acceptance rate is 77%.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Collegeville, MN

Saint Johns University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Collegeville, Minnesota with about 1,572 students. Annual in-state tuition is $55,816.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Old Westbury, NY

New York Institute of Technology provides nursing education from its campus in Old Westbury, New York. Total enrollment is about 6,877 students.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Southfield, MI

Lawrence Technological University provides nursing education from its campus in Southfield, Michigan. Total enrollment is about 3,693 students.

BSN Program Available

Public Westminster, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $4,663, Front Range Community College in Westminster, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 22,000 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Private, Non-Profit Henderson, TN

Based in Henderson, Tennessee, Freed-Hardeman University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 60%.

BSN Program Available

Public Kokomo, IN

Indiana University-Kokomo is a public school in Kokomo, Indiana offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $49,917 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

Private, Non-Profit Loretto, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Saint Francis University serves students in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $44,000.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Bozeman, MT

Montana State University provides nursing education from its campus in Bozeman, Montana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,460.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Mankato, MN

Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public institution in Mankato, Minnesota. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Liberal, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,160, Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,092 students.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Glen Allen, VA

South University-Richmond is a smaller private for-profit institution in Glen Allen, Virginia with about 395 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Weston, MA

Regis College provides nursing education from its campus in Weston, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 2,517 students.

15 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit McMinnville, OR

Linfield University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in McMinnville, Oregon with about 1,709 students. Graduates earn a median of $78,638 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Fort Lauderdale, FL

Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nova Southeastern University is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $38,700.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Muncie, IN

Based in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 86%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Chesapeake, OH

Collins Career Technical Center is a smaller public institution in Chesapeake, Ohio with about 454 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,329 within ten years.

LPN Program Available

Public Spartanburg, SC

A public institution, University of South Carolina-Upstate serves students in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $11,588.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Syracuse, NY

Le Moyne College is a private nonprofit institution in Syracuse, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $40,330.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Notre Dame, IN

Saint Mary's College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Notre Dame, Indiana with about 1,601 students. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Oxford, OH

Miami University-Oxford in Oxford, Ohio is a public institution with a 81% graduation rate and over 18,838 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,161.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit North Canton, OH

Based in North Canton, Ohio, Walsh University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Eugene, OR

Bushnell University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Eugene, Oregon with about 761 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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Private, For-Profit Saint Petersburg, FL

Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay is a smaller private for-profit institution in Saint Petersburg, Florida with about 1,465 students. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Humacao, PR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,364, University of Puerto Rico-Humacao in Humacao, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $29,521 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
901 Saint Ambrose University Davenport, IA $36,658 63.4% 4
902 Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN $55,816 75.7% 1
903 New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY $46,560 55.4% 1
904 Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI $44,760 64.2% 1
905 Front Range Community College Westminster, CO $4,663 35.5% 3
906 Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN $25,620 69.1% 1
907 Indiana University-Kokomo Kokomo, IN $8,424 43.3% 4
908 Saint Francis University Loretto, PA $44,000 72.2% 3
909 Montana State University Bozeman, MT $8,460 57.1% 11
910 Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN $9,572 53.3% 10
911 Seward County Community College Liberal, KS $4,160 41.8% 1
912 South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA $18,145 89.5% 6
913 Regis College Weston, MA $49,680 68.3% 15
914 Linfield University McMinnville, OR $50,850 67.9% 1
915 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL $38,700 63.4% 9
916 Ball State University Muncie, IN $11,082 63.6% 11
917 Collins Career Technical Center Chesapeake, OH 65.8% 1
918 University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg, SC $11,588 42.8% 4
919 Le Moyne College Syracuse, NY $40,330 71.8% 6
920 Saint Mary's College Notre Dame, IN $53,230 75.6% 5
921 Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH $18,161 81.3% 1
922 Walsh University North Canton, OH $35,745 60.1% 11
923 Bushnell University Eugene, OR $35,800 57.4% 4
924 Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay Saint Petersburg, FL $17,048 66.7% 2
925 University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR $5,364 50.3% 1
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