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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.

Private, Non-Profit Madison, WI

Edgewood College provides nursing education from its campus in Madison, Wisconsin. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Public Booneville, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,470, Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $34,081 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Poplarville, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,700, Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,011 students.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts is a private nonprofit institution with a 91% graduation rate and over 15,432 students. Graduates earn a median of $103,937 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Brookings, SD

Based in Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $9,299.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Paducah, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,728, West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,274 students.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Watertown, WI

Maranatha Baptist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Watertown, Wisconsin with about 960 students. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Public Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University is a public school in Bemidji, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,237.

BSN Program Available

Public Morehead, KY

Morehead State University is a public institution in Morehead, Kentucky. Total enrollment is about 8,791 students.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Mount Laurel, NJ

Rowan College at Burlington County provides nursing education from its campus in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Jackson, MS

Based in Jackson, Mississippi, Belhaven University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 50%.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Lodi, NJ

Felician University is a private nonprofit school in Lodi, New Jersey offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 94%.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Santa Monica, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Livingston, AL

University of West Alabama is a public institution in Livingston, Alabama. Graduates earn a median of $44,232 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

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Public Poplar Bluff, MO

A public institution, Three Rivers College serves students in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $32,442 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Private, For-Profit St. Cloud, MN

Rasmussen University-Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Public Senatobia, MS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,740, Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Mississippi is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 40% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Salem, WV

Salem University is a smaller private for-profit institution in Salem, West Virginia with about 1,083 students. Annual in-state tuition is $11,900.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

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Public Dallas, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $3,186, Gaston College in Dallas, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,386 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Lexington, KY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,808, Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, Kentucky is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,343 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Green Bay, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,960, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Baltimore, MD

Notre Dame of Maryland University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Baltimore, Maryland with about 1,788 students. Annual in-state tuition is $43,360.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Saint Paul, MN

A private nonprofit institution, St Catherine University serves students in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $51,454.

14 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with about 1,027 students. The school reports a 65% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Public Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University is a public school in Pittsburg, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
151 Edgewood College Madison, WI $35,860 65% 10
152 Northeast Mississippi Community College Booneville, MS $4,470 37.3% 1
153 Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS $3,700 37.7% 1
154 Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA $70,702 91% 8
155 South Dakota State University Brookings, SD $9,299 59.5% 12
156 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY $4,728 47.3% 1
157 Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI $21,550 60% 1
158 Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN $10,237 51.6% 1
159 Morehead State University Morehead, KY $10,024 47.5% 7
160 Rowan College at Burlington County Mount Laurel, NJ $7,500 33.1% 1
161 Belhaven University Jackson, MS $30,250 48.3% 1
162 Felician University Lodi, NJ $39,300 50.6% 11
163 Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA $1,156 36.9% 1
164 University of West Alabama Livingston, AL $10,990 36.5% 1
165 Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff, MO $6,180 34.3% 2
166 Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN $11,490 53.5% 10
167 Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS $3,740 40.1% 1
168 Salem University Salem, WV $11,900 85.4% 5
169 Gaston College Dallas, NC $3,186 46.5% 2
170 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY $4,808 36.2% 1
171 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WI $4,960 48.2% 1
172 Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD $43,360 55.1% 7
173 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN $51,454 64.5% 14
174 Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI $36,110 64.9% 1
175 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS $8,400 56.5% 9
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