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Accredited Nursing Schools in the U.S. 2026

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.

Top Nursing Schools Public Dickinson, ND

Dickinson State University is a smaller public institution in Dickinson, North Dakota with about 1,410 students. Graduates earn a median of $50,720 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Top Nursing Schools Public Murray, KY

Based in Murray, Kentucky, Murray State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,737 within ten years.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Public Birmingham, AL

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,501 within ten years.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Rochester, NY

University of Rochester in Rochester, New York is a private nonprofit institution with a 87% graduation rate and over 11,946 students. The acceptance rate is 40%.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University is a private nonprofit school in La Crosse, Wisconsin offering nursing education. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Waukesha, WI

Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Carroll University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 3,138 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Top Nursing Schools Private, For-Profit Irvine, CA

With a 10% acceptance rate, Stanbridge University is a selective private for-profit institution in Irvine, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Columbus, OH

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Capital University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 70%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Sioux Falls, SD

Augustana University is a private nonprofit institution in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Graduates earn a median of $59,217 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Top Nursing Schools Private, For-Profit Fremont, CA

Unitek College is a private for-profit institution in Fremont, California. Total enrollment is about 5,725 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Top Nursing Schools Public Mobile, AL

Based in Mobile, Alabama, University of South Alabama is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,379 within ten years.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Washington, DC

Howard University is a private nonprofit school in Washington, District of Columbia offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $63,066 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Public Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University provides nursing education from its campus in Rohnert Park, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Public Moorpark, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,426, Moorpark College in Moorpark, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $49,044 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Point Lookout, MO

With a 12% acceptance rate, College of the Ozarks is a selective private nonprofit institution in Point Lookout, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $22,320.

BSN Program Available

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Top Nursing Schools Public Cullowhee, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $4,630, Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University provides nursing education from its campus in San Diego, California. 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-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University provides nursing education from its campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $44,226.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Public Hays, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $5,923, Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Louisville, KY

Bellarmine University is a private nonprofit school in Louisville, Kentucky offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $62,069 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Top Nursing Schools Public Rhinelander, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,793, Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,384 students.

ADN Program Available

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University is a private nonprofit school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $43,087 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Mankato, MN

Bethany Lutheran College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mankato, Minnesota with about 899 students. Graduates earn a median of $46,110 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Top Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Lewiston, ME

Maine College of Health Professions is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lewiston, Maine with about 239 students. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Top Nursing Schools Public Goodman, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,710, Holmes Community College in Goodman, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $32,922 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
76 Dickinson State University Dickinson, ND $9,118 43.9% 1
77 Murray State University Murray, KY $9,900 59% 10
78 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL $9,098 63.4% 13
79 University of Rochester Rochester, NY $67,080 87% 10
80 Viterbo University La Crosse, WI $34,250 62.9% 10
81 Carroll University Waukesha, WI $38,890 68.4% 3
82 Stanbridge University Irvine, CA 62.1% 7
83 Capital University Columbus, OH $43,234 63.3% 5
84 Augustana University Sioux Falls, SD $40,160 75.6% 1
85 Unitek College Fremont, CA 74.1% 3
86 University of South Alabama Mobile, AL $10,116 52.6% 14
87 Howard University Washington, DC $35,810 69.2% 4
88 Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA $8,624 60.1% 7
89 Moorpark College Moorpark, CA $1,426 43.5% 1
90 College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO $22,320 61.9% 1
91 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC $4,630 59.8% 12
92 Point Loma Nazarene University San Diego, CA $46,250 74.8% 10
93 Bethel University Saint Paul, MN $44,226 75% 9
94 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS $5,923 49.2% 10
95 Bellarmine University Louisville, KY $48,770 63.9% 9
96 Nicolet Area Technical College Rhinelander, WI $4,793 47.6% 1
97 William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS $15,480 41.3% 6
98 Bethany Lutheran College Mankato, MN $31,360 58% 1
99 Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston, ME $20,952 66.7% 3
100 Holmes Community College Goodman, MS $3,710 44.4% 1
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