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Accredited Private Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore and compare 834 PRIVATE top-ranked, accredited 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 Omaha, NE

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 1,067 students. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Chicago, IL

DePaul University is a private nonprofit school in Chicago, Illinois offering nursing education. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Livonia, MI

Based in Livonia, Michigan, Madonna University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,058 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, For-Profit Caguas, PR

Huertas College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Caguas, Puerto Rico with about 430 students. Annual in-state tuition is $8,750.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Lebanon, TN

Cumberland University is a private nonprofit school in Lebanon, Tennessee offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 67%.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

Private, Non-Profit East Syracuse, NY

Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital is a smaller private nonprofit institution in East Syracuse, New York with about 173 students. The acceptance rate is 78%.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Harrogate, TN

Based in Harrogate, Tennessee, Lincoln Memorial University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, RN-BSN

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Private, Non-Profit Canton, OH

Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Canton, Ohio with about 286 students. Graduates earn a median of $63,582 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Jackson, TN

Based in Jackson, Tennessee, Union University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,990 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis provides nursing education from its campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $37,200.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Sioux City, IA

St Luke's College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Sioux City, Iowa with about 176 students. The acceptance rate is 80%.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Amherst, NY

Daemen University provides nursing education from its campus in Amherst, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,540 students.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, For-Profit Cincinnati, OH

Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati is a smaller private for-profit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 645 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Private, For-Profit Bangor, ME

Beal University is a smaller private for-profit institution in Bangor, Maine with about 504 students. Graduates earn a median of $35,639 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Chester, PA

Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 71%.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Virginia Beach, VA

A private nonprofit institution, Regent University serves students in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $21,650.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Omaha, NE

Clarkson College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Omaha, Nebraska with about 1,121 students. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Denver, CO

Regis University is a private nonprofit institution in Denver, Colorado. Annual in-state tuition is $46,340.

13 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Macon, GA

A private nonprofit institution, Mercer University serves students in Macon, Georgia. Annual in-state tuition is $42,312.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Collegedale, TN

Based in Collegedale, Tennessee, Southern Adventist University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 12 nursing programs across various degree levels.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Elmhurst, IL

Based in Elmhurst, Illinois, Elmhurst University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Cincinnati, OH

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 717 students. Graduates earn a median of $68,303 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, For-Profit Louisville, KY

Sullivan University is a private for-profit institution in Louisville, Kentucky. Total enrollment is about 2,498 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Houston, TX

University of St Thomas provides nursing education from its campus in Houston, Texas. The acceptance rate is 90%.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit San Juan, PR

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus provides nursing education from its campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 100% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
226 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha, NE $17,885 69.5% 7
227 DePaul University Chicago, IL $45,999 69.7% 12
228 Madonna University Livonia, MI $28,440 54.3% 12
229 Huertas College Caguas, PR $8,750 45.6% 3
230 Cumberland University Lebanon, TN $27,840 76.7% 4
231 Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital East Syracuse, NY $21,213 63.3% 1
232 Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN $26,938 52.4% 12
233 Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences Canton, OH $20,230 62.8% 3
234 Union University Jackson, TN $40,025 68.8% 8
235 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN $37,200 57.7% 12
236 St Luke's College Sioux City, IA $24,175 100% 3
237 Daemen University Amherst, NY $35,218 56.7% 13
238 Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH $18,048 57.1% 3
239 Beal University Bangor, ME 36% 4
240 Widener University Chester, PA $55,730 65.6% 8
241 Regent University Virginia Beach, VA $21,650 54.3% 4
242 Clarkson College Omaha, NE $16,104 73.6% 9
243 Regis University Denver, CO $46,340 63.8% 13
244 Mercer University Macon, GA $42,312 73.5% 8
245 Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TN $27,300 51.6% 12
246 Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL $42,955 64.4% 5
247 The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati, OH $16,836 56.8% 3
248 Sullivan University Louisville, KY $15,480 71% 3
249 University of St Thomas Houston, TX $34,634 67.3% 7
250 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus San Juan, PR $7,750 99.7% 7
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