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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 Beverly, MA

Based in Beverly, Massachusetts, Endicott College is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $58,336 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Dover, DE

Delaware State University is a public institution in Dover, Delaware. Graduates earn a median of $49,307 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Valdosta, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,480, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,466 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Hilo, HI

Based in Hilo, Hawaii, University of Hawaii at Hilo is a public institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Mequon, WI

A private nonprofit institution, Concordia University-Wisconsin serves students in Mequon, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $35,470.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Chicago, IL

Roosevelt University is a private nonprofit institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Private, Non-Profit Olathe, KS

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Olathe, Kansas with about 1,538 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Las Vegas, Nevada with about 536 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,495.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Public University Park, IL

Governors State University is a public school in University Park, Illinois offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $12,004.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Allentown, PA

Cedar Crest College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Allentown, Pennsylvania with about 1,290 students. Annual in-state tuition is $46,314.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Galesburg, IL

Carl Sandburg College is a smaller public institution in Galesburg, Illinois with about 1,603 students. Graduates earn a median of $35,274 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University is a private nonprofit institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $62,208 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Tyler, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $3,912, Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 11,900 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Bradford, PA

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford is a smaller public institution in Bradford, Pennsylvania with about 1,009 students. Graduates earn a median of $66,125 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Spokane, WA

Based in Spokane, Washington, Whitworth University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.

BSN Program Available

Public Russellville, AR

Based in Russellville, Arkansas, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Public Johnson City, TN

East Tennessee State University is a public institution in Johnson City, Tennessee. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Private, Non-Profit Brookfield, WI

Herzing University-Brookfield is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Brookfield, Wisconsin with about 385 students. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

C

Private, For-Profit Reno, NV

Carrington College-Reno is a smaller private for-profit institution in Reno, Nevada with about 551 students. Graduates earn a median of $43,731 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

S

Private, Non-Profit Troy, NY

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Troy, New York with about 129 students. Annual in-state tuition is $15,358.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Ocala, FL

Rasmussen University-Florida is a private for-profit institution in Ocala, Florida. Total enrollment is about 3,121 students.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit McKenzie, TN

Bethel University is a private nonprofit institution in McKenzie, Tennessee. Graduates earn a median of $47,482 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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Public Gary, IN

Indiana University-Northwest is a public institution in Gary, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,424.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Newport News, VA

With a 13% acceptance rate, Riverside College of Health Careers is a selective private nonprofit institution in Newport News, Virginia. Graduates earn a median of $66,072 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

Public Rock Springs, WY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,230, Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, Wyoming is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $40,939 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1076 Endicott College Beverly, MA $40,650 76.7% 8
1077 Delaware State University Dover, DE $10,670 42.1% 1
1078 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GA $3,480 43.2% 1
1079 University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI $7,838 42% 5
1080 Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI $35,470 65.3% 9
1081 Roosevelt University Chicago, IL $21,315 87.4% 2
1082 MidAmerica Nazarene University Olathe, KS $37,174 44.3% 6
1083 Las Vegas College Las Vegas, NV $17,495 62.7% 3
1084 Governors State University University Park, IL $12,004 20.2% 8
1085 Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA $46,314 60.2% 10
1086 Carl Sandburg College Galesburg, IL $8,000 40.4% 1
1087 Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ $41,120 64.8% 1
1088 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX $3,912 27.5% 1
1089 University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA $14,770 42.5% 3
1090 Whitworth University Spokane, WA $52,880 72.3% 1
1091 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR $8,674 48.6% 5
1092 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN $10,472 52.4% 8
1093 Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI $13,450 61.1% 5
1094 Carrington College-Reno Reno, NV 54.3% 1
1095 Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Troy, NY $15,358 1
1096 Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL $15,314 41.9% 5
1097 Bethel University McKenzie, TN $18,712 39.3% 4
1098 Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN $8,424 37.1% 4
1099 Riverside College of Health Careers Newport News, VA $17,250 100% 3
1100 Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY $4,230 32.5% 1
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