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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 Gainesville, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,980, Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,623 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Pensacola, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,361, Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA

F

Private, For-Profit Norfolk, VA

Fortis College-Norfolk is a smaller private for-profit institution in Norfolk, Virginia with about 399 students. Graduates earn a median of $32,754 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

W

Private, Non-Profit Los Angeles, CA

World Mission University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Los Angeles, California with about 510 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,920.

BSN Program Available

R

Public Grants Pass, OR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,256, Rogue Community College in Grants Pass, Oregon is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 14% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Laconia, NH

Lakes Region Community College is a smaller public institution in Laconia, New Hampshire with about 735 students. Graduates earn a median of $51,182 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Bend, OR

Central Oregon Community College is a public school in Bend, Oregon offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $38,940 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

F

Private, For-Profit Salt Lake City, UT

Fortis College-Salt Lake City is a smaller private for-profit institution in Salt Lake City, Utah with about 383 students. Graduates earn a median of $34,509 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Portland, OR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,220, Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,592 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Private, For-Profit Arlington, VA

Strayer University-Virginia is a smaller private for-profit institution in Arlington, Virginia with about 1,998 students. Graduates earn a median of $40,092 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit New York, NY

With a 17% acceptance rate, Helene Fuld College of Nursing is a selective private nonprofit institution in New York, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $25,852.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Public Pendleton, OR

Blue Mountain Community College is a smaller public institution in Pendleton, Oregon with about 1,407 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,076.

ADN Program Available

Public Santa Fe, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $2,139, Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,005 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Hampton, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,088, Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,410 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Private, For-Profit Waterbury, CT

Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, Post University is a private for-profit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $16,327.

BSN Program Available

F

Private, For-Profit Cincinnati, OH

Fortis College-Cincinnati is a smaller private for-profit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 500 students. Annual in-state tuition is $14,763.

ADN Program Available

Public Albany, OR

Linn-Benton Community College is a public institution in Albany, Oregon. Graduates earn a median of $41,363 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Rockford, IL

A public institution, Rock Valley College serves students in Rockford, Illinois. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Private, For-Profit Phoenix, AZ

Chamberlain University-Arizona is a smaller private for-profit institution in Phoenix, Arizona with about 693 students. The acceptance rate is 91%.

BSN Program Available

Public Claremont, NH

River Valley Community College is a smaller public institution in Claremont, New Hampshire with about 677 students. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Memphis, TN

With annual in-state tuition at $4,778, Southwest Tennessee Community College in Memphis, Tennessee is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 7,004 students.

ADN Program Available

R

Public Glenns, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,102, Rappahannock Community College in Glenns, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,962 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Mansfield, OH

Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus is a smaller public institution in Mansfield, Ohio with about 849 students. The school reports a 15% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

F

Private, For-Profit Indianapolis, IN

Fortis College-Indianapolis is a smaller private for-profit institution in Indianapolis, Indiana with about 322 students. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Media, PA

A public institution, Delaware County Community College serves students in Media, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1851 Lanier Technical College Gainesville, GA $3,980 36.7% 1
1852 Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL $2,361 36.4% 3
1853 Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk, VA $14,801 35.9% 1
1854 World Mission University Los Angeles, CA $6,920 1
1855 Rogue Community College Grants Pass, OR $5,256 13.6% 1
1856 Lakes Region Community College Laconia, NH $6,720 37.7% 1
1857 Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR $6,885 23.2% 1
1858 Fortis College-Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, UT $13,474 46.9% 1
1859 Portland Community College Portland, OR $5,220 17.8% 2
1860 Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA $13,920 23.4% 1
1861 Helene Fuld College of Nursing New York, NY $25,852 2
1862 Blue Mountain Community College Pendleton, OR $7,076 22% 1
1863 Santa Fe Community College Santa Fe, NM $2,139 21% 1
1864 Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA $5,088 32.3% 2
1865 Post University Waterbury, CT $16,327 33.8% 1
1866 Fortis College-Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH $14,763 41.4% 1
1867 Linn-Benton Community College Albany, OR $7,317 23.5% 1
1868 Rock Valley College Rockford, IL $7,379 38.1% 2
1869 Chamberlain University-Arizona Phoenix, AZ $20,785 1
1870 River Valley Community College Claremont, NH $6,940 33.3% 1
1871 Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN $4,778 16.5% 1
1872 Rappahannock Community College Glenns, VA $5,102 42.6% 2
1873 Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus Mansfield, OH $9,488 15.2% 1
1874 Fortis College-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN $15,072 42.4% 1
1875 Delaware County Community College Media, PA $11,250 20.3% 2
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