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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 Florence, SC

Francis Marion University is a public school in Florence, South Carolina offering nursing education. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP

Private, Non-Profit Hannibal, MO

Hannibal-LaGrange University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hannibal, Missouri with about 499 students. Annual in-state tuition is $26,880.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Kenosha, WI

Based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 75%.

BSN Program Available

Public Freeport, IL

Highland Community College is a smaller public institution in Freeport, Illinois with about 1,360 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,216.

ADN Program Available

Public Farmville, VA

A public institution, Longwood University serves students in Farmville, Virginia. Graduates earn a median of $52,347 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Pembroke, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $3,648, University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Pembroke, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 45% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

Private, Non-Profit Abilene, TX

Hardin-Simmons University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Abilene, Texas with about 1,665 students. Annual in-state tuition is $32,960.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Defiance, OH

Defiance College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Defiance, Ohio with about 568 students. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Public Florence, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, Gateway Community and Technical College in Florence, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,147 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Austin, TX

Concordia University Texas is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Austin, Texas with about 1,396 students. Graduates earn a median of $60,883 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Pocahontas, AR

With annual in-state tuition at $4,776, Black River Technical College in Pocahontas, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,818 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public San Angelo, TX

A public institution, Angelo State University serves students in San Angelo, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $8,460.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Humacao, PR

EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Humacao, Puerto Rico with about 325 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,050.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit West Hartford, CT

University of Hartford is a private nonprofit institution in West Hartford, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 96%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Dayton, OH

Wright State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Dayton, Ohio. The acceptance rate is 96%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Renton, WA

Renton Technical College is a public school in Renton, Washington offering nursing education. The school reports a 46% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Dublin, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,979, New River Community College in Dublin, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $40,025 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit San Juan, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is a private nonprofit school in San Juan, Puerto Rico offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.

BSN Program Available

Public Portales, NM

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Portales, New Mexico. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Aston, PA

Neumann University is a private nonprofit institution in Aston, Pennsylvania. Graduates earn a median of $57,817 within ten years.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Phoenix, AZ

One of the larger institutions in the state, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school in Phoenix, Arizona with over 113,257 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,850.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit New Wilmington, PA

Westminster College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania with about 1,191 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.

BSN Program Available

Public Danville, IL

Based in Danville, Illinois, Danville Area Community College is a public institution. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Weatherford, OK

Southwestern Oklahoma State University is a public school in Weatherford, Oklahoma offering nursing education. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP

Public Commerce, TX

Based in Commerce, Texas, East Texas A&M University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 92%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1226 Francis Marion University Florence, SC $11,160 40.9% 7
1227 Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO $26,880 41.6% 3
1228 University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI $8,270 39.9% 1
1229 Highland Community College Freeport, IL $7,216 47.7% 1
1230 Longwood University Farmville, VA $15,744 63.9% 1
1231 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC $3,648 44.9% 4
1232 Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX $32,960 53.4% 6
1233 Defiance College Defiance, OH $29,320 39.2% 1
1234 Gateway Community and Technical College Florence, KY $4,728 47.5% 1
1235 Concordia University Texas Austin, TX $23,500 39.7% 3
1236 Black River Technical College Pocahontas, AR $4,776 43.3% 1
1237 Angelo State University San Angelo, TX $8,460 40.9% 5
1238 EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR $7,050 3
1239 University of Hartford West Hartford, CT $49,075 57.6% 6
1240 Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH $11,522 44.8% 12
1241 Renton Technical College Renton, WA $6,308 45.9% 1
1242 New River Community College Dublin, VA $4,979 45.3% 1
1243 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro San Juan, PR $5,780 33.3% 1
1244 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM $7,194 40.6% 5
1245 Neumann University Aston, PA $39,100 50.2% 5
1246 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ $17,850 43.3% 9
1247 Westminster College New Wilmington, PA $40,290 63.9% 1
1248 Danville Area Community College Danville, IL $7,440 42% 1
1249 Southwestern Oklahoma State University Weatherford, OK $8,469 36.9% 5
1250 East Texas A&M University Commerce, TX $10,026 44.2% 5
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