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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.
Benedictine University is a private nonprofit school in Lisle, Illinois offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP
Belmont University provides nursing education from its campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Total enrollment is about 8,803 students.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD
Based in River Forest, Illinois, Dominican University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $4,608, Trinidad State College in Trinidad, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,475 within ten years.
ADN, CNA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public school in Lafayette, Louisiana offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $47,089 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $3,516, Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,185 students.
ADN Program Available
Based in Portland, Maine, University of Southern Maine is a public institution. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, University of Evansville serves students in Evansville, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $44,172.
BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP
Siena Heights University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Adrian, Michigan with about 1,781 students. The acceptance rate is 69%.
BSN Program Available
Augsburg University provides nursing education from its campus in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school reports a 54% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD
Otterbein University is a private nonprofit institution in Westerville, Ohio. Total enrollment is about 2,332 students.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, American Public University System is a private for-profit school in Charles Town, West Virginia with over 50,715 students. Graduates earn a median of $44,409 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP
University of New Mexico-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The acceptance rate is 95%.
ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Northern Colorado is a public institution in Greeley, Colorado. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD
A private nonprofit institution, John Brown University serves students in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Graduates earn a median of $53,907 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $3,616, College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,318 within ten years.
ADN, BSN
A public institution, Vermont State University serves students in Randolph, Vermont. Annual in-state tuition is $11,952.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in Winona, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $45,080.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
Wesleyan College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Macon, Georgia with about 531 students. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
Based in Radford, Virginia, Radford University is a public institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Harding University is a private nonprofit institution in Searcy, Arkansas. The acceptance rate is 71%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Emmanuel College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Boston, Massachusetts with about 1,983 students. Graduates earn a median of $68,245 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Franklin University provides nursing education from its campus in Columbus, Ohio. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
Millikin University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Decatur, Illinois with about 1,586 students. The acceptance rate is 67%.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
Based in Holland, Michigan, Hope College is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 79%.
BSN Program Available
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Benedictine University | Lisle, IL | $35,940 | 52.4% | 7 | |
| 1002 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN | $42,540 | 72.1% | 11 | |
| 1003 | Dominican University | River Forest, IL | $38,978 | 60.4% | 1 | |
| 1004 | Trinidad State College | Trinidad, CO | $4,608 | 54.5% | 2 | |
| 1005 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | $10,418 | 51.6% | 12 | |
| 1006 | Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA | $3,516 | 54.4% | 1 | |
| 1007 | University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | $11,284 | 44.2% | 8 | |
| 1008 | University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | $44,172 | 67.8% | 4 | |
| 1009 | Siena Heights University | Adrian, MI | $30,778 | 51.2% | 1 | |
| 1010 | Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN | $45,452 | 54.1% | 9 | |
| 1011 | Otterbein University | Westerville, OH | $35,548 | 69.3% | 12 | |
| 1012 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | $8,400 | 54.3% | 5 | |
| 1013 | University of New Mexico-Main Campus | Albuquerque, NM | $10,140 | 52.1% | 10 | |
| 1014 | University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | $12,416 | 51.6% | 7 | |
| 1015 | John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | $31,756 | 69.3% | 1 | |
| 1016 | College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA | $3,616 | 85.1% | 2 | |
| 1017 | Vermont State University | Randolph, VT | $11,952 | 49.9% | 3 | |
| 1018 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | Winona, MN | $45,080 | 66.6% | 6 | |
| 1019 | Wesleyan College | Macon, GA | $27,650 | 51.7% | 1 | |
| 1020 | Radford University | Radford, VA | $12,548 | 51.7% | 10 | |
| 1021 | Harding University | Searcy, AR | $26,262 | 69.9% | 5 | |
| 1022 | Emmanuel College | Boston, MA | $48,550 | 65.9% | 5 | |
| 1023 | Franklin University | Columbus, OH | $9,577 | 100% | 5 | |
| 1024 | Millikin University | Decatur, IL | $26,892 | 58.5% | 8 | |
| 1025 | Hope College | Holland, MI | $41,970 | 81.3% | 1 |
