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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 Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, Illinois, Saint Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 56% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Aguadilla, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla provides nursing education from its campus in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Lakeland, FL

Based in Lakeland, Florida, Florida Southern College is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,294 within ten years.

9 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Longview, TX

A private nonprofit institution, LeTourneau University serves students in Longview, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $37,160.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Steubenville, OH

Franciscan University of Steubenville provides nursing education from its campus in Steubenville, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $34,100.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Pineville, LA

Louisiana Christian University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Pineville, Louisiana with about 936 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, Non-Profit Manchester, NH

Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, Saint Anselm College is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 78%.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Wheaton, IL

A private nonprofit institution, Wheaton College serves students in Wheaton, Illinois. Annual in-state tuition is $45,546.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Torrance, CA

Homestead Schools is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Torrance, California with about 158 students. The school reports a 93% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Grand Rapids, MI

Calvin University is a private nonprofit school in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $39,350.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $37,800.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Dallas, PA

Based in Dallas, Pennsylvania, Misericordia University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Green Bay, WI

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin is a smaller private for-profit institution in Green Bay, Wisconsin with about 55 students. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Arecibo, PR

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a private nonprofit institution in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Rexburg, ID

One of the larger institutions in the state, Brigham Young University-Idaho is a private nonprofit school in Rexburg, Idaho with over 45,585 students. The school reports a 54% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Mount Olive, NC

A private nonprofit institution, University of Mount Olive serves students in Mount Olive, North Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $27,366.

3 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Private, For-Profit Virginia Beach, VA

ECPI University is a private for-profit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $18,484.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit Santa Ana, CA

Career Networks Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Santa Ana, California with about 1,133 students. The school reports a 89% graduation rate.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, LPN, RN-BSN

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Private, Non-Profit Costa Mesa, CA

Vanguard University of Southern California is a private nonprofit institution in Costa Mesa, California. Annual in-state tuition is $41,700.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Center Valley, PA

DeSales University is a private nonprofit school in Center Valley, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 2,972 students.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Houston, TX

Based in Houston, Texas, Houston Christian University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 4,276 students.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Mercedita, PR

A private nonprofit institution, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce serves students in Mercedita, Puerto Rico. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Salt Lake City, UT

One of the larger institutions in the state, Western Governors University is a private nonprofit school in Salt Lake City, Utah with over 210,208 students. Graduates earn a median of $60,615 within ten years.

6 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, Non-Profit Winter Park, FL

Herzing University-Orlando is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Winter Park, Florida with about 717 students. The acceptance rate is 94%.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

Private, Non-Profit Owosso, MI

Baker College is a private nonprofit institution in Owosso, Michigan. The school reports a 71% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

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

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
276 Saint Xavier University Chicago, IL $37,940 55.8% 6
277 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla Aguadilla, PR $5,742 38.2% 3
278 Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL $44,040 68.8% 9
279 LeTourneau University Longview, TX $37,160 63.9% 1
280 Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH $34,100 76.7% 5
281 Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA $20,266 39% 4
282 Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH $48,920 84.2% 1
283 Wheaton College Wheaton, IL $45,546 87.4% 1
284 Homestead Schools Torrance, CA — 93.3% 1
285 Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI $39,350 77.2% 1
286 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA $37,800 59.8% 10
287 Misericordia University Dallas, PA $40,370 72% 11
288 Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay, WI $11,982 56.7% 8
289 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR $5,780 34.3% 6
290 Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID $4,800 54.5% 3
291 University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC $27,366 48.1% 3
292 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA $18,484 42% 6
293 Career Networks Institute Santa Ana, CA — 89.3% 4
294 Vanguard University of Southern California Costa Mesa, CA $41,700 57.6% 5
295 DeSales University Center Valley, PA $46,800 69.2% 10
296 Houston Christian University Houston, TX $39,430 49.5% 6
297 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Mercedita, PR $5,780 43.3% 1
298 Western Governors University Salt Lake City, UT $8,658 50.6% 6
299 Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park, FL $13,450 65.7% 2
300 Baker College Owosso, MI $13,000 71.1% 5
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