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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 Evansville, IN

University of Southern Indiana is a public institution in Evansville, Indiana. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Madison, NJ

A private nonprofit institution, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus serves students in Madison, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $38,004.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

Private, Non-Profit Teaneck, NJ

Based in Teaneck, New Jersey, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $57,273 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Seattle, WA

Based in Seattle, Washington, Seattle Pacific University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 83%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University provides nursing education from its campus in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Annual in-state tuition is $35,056.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Public Zanesville, OH

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus is a public school in Zanesville, Ohio offering nursing education. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, For-Profit West Palm Beach, FL

Southeastern College-West Palm Beach is a smaller private for-profit institution in West Palm Beach, Florida with about 564 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, CNA

Private, Non-Profit East Greenwich, RI

New England Institute of Technology is a smaller private nonprofit institution in East Greenwich, Rhode Island with about 1,922 students. Graduates earn a median of $48,684 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Private, For-Profit Virginia Beach, VA

South University-Virginia Beach is a smaller private for-profit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia with about 258 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,145.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Charleston, IL

Eastern Illinois University provides nursing education from its campus in Charleston, Illinois. Total enrollment is about 8,505 students.

BSN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Bayamon, PR

One of the larger institutions in the state, NUC University is a private for-profit school in Bayamon, Puerto Rico with over 30,794 students. Graduates earn a median of $24,785 within ten years.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

Private, Non-Profit Sioux City, IA

A private nonprofit institution, Morningside University serves students in Sioux City, Iowa. Annual in-state tuition is $39,660.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Springfield, MO

Based in Springfield, Missouri, Evangel University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 72%.

BSN Program Available

Public Kalamazoo, MI

Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Western Michigan University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 85%.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Danbury, CT

Based in Danbury, Connecticut, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 87%.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Houston, TX

University of Houston-Clear Lake is a public school in Houston, Texas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,770.

BSN Program Available

Public Springfield, MO

Missouri State University-Springfield is a public school in Springfield, Missouri offering nursing education. The school reports a 58% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

Public Stephenville, TX

Tarleton State University is a public institution in Stephenville, Texas. Graduates earn a median of $53,040 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Ashland, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Ashland Community and Technical College in Ashland, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Jacksonville, IL

Illinois College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Jacksonville, Illinois with about 942 students. The acceptance rate is 78%.

BSN Program Available

M

Public Oceanside, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,158, MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 11,500 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, CNA

Public Salem, MA

Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 96%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

Private, Non-Profit Indianapolis, IN

A private nonprofit institution, Marian University serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $40,664.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Kirkland, WA

Northwest University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Kirkland, Washington with about 1,053 students. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Lancaster, CA

Career Care Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Lancaster, California with about 620 students. The school reports a 69% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1051 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN $10,066 51.5% 12
1052 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus Madison, NJ $38,004 67.6% 5
1053 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ $38,004 57.3% 12
1054 Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA $40,407 63.8% 5
1055 Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI $35,056 68.5% 5
1056 Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH $6,362 18.2% 3
1057 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL $24,480 87.5% 2
1058 New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI $37,275 59.5% 2
1059 South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA $18,145 91.7% 6
1060 Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL $13,679 50.3% 1
1061 NUC University Bayamon, PR $12,698 71.1% 7
1062 Morningside University Sioux City, IA $39,660 54.5% 7
1063 Evangel University Springfield, MO $28,548 68.2% 1
1064 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI $15,252 56.5% 4
1065 Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT $13,401 50.7% 9
1066 University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX $7,770 52.3% 1
1067 Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO $9,502 57.8% 11
1068 Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX $8,302 48.3% 3
1069 Ashland Community and Technical College Ashland, KY $4,728 52.3% 1
1070 Illinois College Jacksonville, IL $38,676 64.4% 1
1071 MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA $1,158 42.9% 2
1072 Salem State University Salem, MA $12,338 55.2% 5
1073 Marian University Indianapolis, IN $40,664 62.4% 5
1074 Northwest University Kirkland, WA $36,035 65.5% 1
1075 Career Care Institute Lancaster, CA 69.1% 1
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