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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, For-Profit El Paso, TX

Western Technical College is a smaller private for-profit institution in El Paso, Texas with about 611 students. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Aurora, IL

Based in Aurora, Illinois, Aurora University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 5,923 students.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit San Antonio, TX

Hallmark University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in San Antonio, Texas with about 836 students. The acceptance rate is 51%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a private nonprofit institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Graduates earn a median of $74,742 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, For-Profit Washington, DC

Saint Michael College of Allied Health is a smaller private for-profit institution in Washington, District of Columbia with about 136 students. The school reports a 89% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Saint Louis, MO

Maryville University of Saint Louis is a private nonprofit institution in Saint Louis, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $62,105 within ten years.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Bethlehem, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Moravian University serves students in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $53,500.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit New Orleans, LA

Dillard University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana with about 1,080 students. Annual in-state tuition is $23,918.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Mars Hill, NC

Mars Hill University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mars Hill, North Carolina with about 1,110 students. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Loudonville, NY

Siena College is a private nonprofit institution in Loudonville, New York. Graduates earn a median of $76,079 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Scranton, PA

Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, University of Scranton is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 80% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Gurabo, PR

Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 91% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Bourbonnais, IL

Olivet Nazarene University is a private nonprofit school in Bourbonnais, Illinois offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

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Private, Non-Profit Cedarville, OH

A private nonprofit institution, Cedarville University serves students in Cedarville, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $37,150.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Irvine, CA

Concordia University-Irvine is a private nonprofit institution in Irvine, California. Annual in-state tuition is $43,480.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg is a private nonprofit institution in Lynchburg, Virginia. Graduates earn a median of $56,380 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Latrobe, PA

Saint Vincent College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Latrobe, Pennsylvania with about 1,440 students. Graduates earn a median of $59,982 within ten years.

7 Nursing Programs Available

DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Brookville, NY

Based in Brookville, New York, Long Island University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Fort Lauderdale, FL

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a private nonprofit institution with a 97% graduation rate and over 20,888 students. The acceptance rate is 97%.

12 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Loyola University Chicago is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $53,710.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Edmond, OK

A private nonprofit institution, Oklahoma Christian University serves students in Edmond, Oklahoma. Annual in-state tuition is $27,180.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University is a private nonprofit institution in Immaculata, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 63% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Newport, RI

Salve Regina University provides nursing education from its campus in Newport, Rhode Island. Annual in-state tuition is $50,100.

9 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

Private, Non-Profit Spring Arbor, MI

Based in Spring Arbor, Michigan, Spring Arbor University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit York, PA

York College of Pennsylvania provides nursing education from its campus in York, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
251 Western Technical College El Paso, TX — 87% 1
252 Aurora University Aurora, IL $29,170 59% 4
253 Hallmark University San Antonio, TX — 67.3% 6
254 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA $48,986 76.6% 12
255 Saint Michael College of Allied Health Washington, DC $19,405 88.7% 1
256 Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO $27,166 69.3% 8
257 Moravian University Bethlehem, PA $53,500 70.5% 6
258 Dillard University New Orleans, LA $23,918 46.6% 1
259 Mars Hill University Mars Hill, NC $37,736 41.4% 1
260 Siena College Loudonville, NY $46,580 76.2% 1
261 University of Scranton Scranton, PA $53,983 80.4% 10
262 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Gurabo, PR $7,750 91.1% 9
263 Olivet Nazarene University Bourbonnais, IL $38,900 63.3% 7
264 Cedarville University Cedarville, OH $37,150 74.7% 6
265 Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA $43,480 62.8% 3
266 University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA $36,750 60.8% 4
267 Saint Vincent College Latrobe, PA $42,396 74% 7
268 Long Island University Brookville, NY $42,432 51.8% 7
269 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL $25,056 97.1% 12
270 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL $53,710 73.9% 8
271 Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK $27,180 56% 1
272 Immaculata University Immaculata, PA $29,330 62.7% 6
273 Salve Regina University Newport, RI $50,100 75.2% 9
274 Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, MI $34,014 59.9% 11
275 York College of Pennsylvania York, PA $25,588 62.2% 11
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