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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.
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus is a private nonprofit school in Carolina, Puerto Rico offering nursing education. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Gannon University provides nursing education from its campus in Erie, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With a 18% acceptance rate, Central Penn College is a selective private for-profit institution in Summerdale, Pennsylvania. Total enrollment is about 684 students.
BSN Program Available
Belanger School of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Schenectady, New York with about 162 students. Annual in-state tuition is $12,444.
ADN Program Available
Based in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, Gwynedd Mercy University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $67,145 within ten years.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD
Based in Loma Linda, California, Loma Linda University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $89,816 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Abilene Christian University provides nursing education from its campus in Abilene, Texas. Annual in-state tuition is $44,200.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, PhD
Ave Maria University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Ave Maria, Florida with about 1,423 students. Annual in-state tuition is $30,198.
BSN Program Available
Concordia University-Saint Paul is a private nonprofit school in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $25,600.
BSN Program Available
North Park University provides nursing education from its campus in Chicago, Illinois. Total enrollment is about 2,557 students.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Valparaiso University provides nursing education from its campus in Valparaiso, Indiana. Graduates earn a median of $63,191 within ten years.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL
Norwich University is a private nonprofit school in Northfield, Vermont offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $49,740.
BSN Program Available
Saint Ambrose University is a private nonprofit institution in Davenport, Iowa. The acceptance rate is 77%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Saint Johns University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Collegeville, Minnesota with about 1,572 students. Annual in-state tuition is $55,816.
BSN Program Available
New York Institute of Technology provides nursing education from its campus in Old Westbury, New York. Total enrollment is about 6,877 students.
BSN Program Available
Lawrence Technological University provides nursing education from its campus in Southfield, Michigan. Total enrollment is about 3,693 students.
BSN Program Available
Based in Henderson, Tennessee, Freed-Hardeman University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 60%.
BSN Program Available
A private nonprofit institution, Saint Francis University serves students in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $44,000.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
South University-Richmond is a smaller private for-profit institution in Glen Allen, Virginia with about 395 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert
Regis College provides nursing education from its campus in Weston, Massachusetts. Total enrollment is about 2,517 students.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Linfield University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in McMinnville, Oregon with about 1,709 students. Graduates earn a median of $78,638 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nova Southeastern University is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $38,700.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Le Moyne College is a private nonprofit institution in Syracuse, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $40,330.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Saint Mary's College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Notre Dame, Indiana with about 1,601 students. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, PhD
Based in North Canton, Ohio, Walsh University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus | Carolina, PR | $7,750 | 90.9% | 3 | |
| 302 | Gannon University | Erie, PA | $40,656 | 69.6% | 11 | |
| 303 | Central Penn College | Summerdale, PA | $19,854 | 36.2% | 1 | |
| 304 | Belanger School of Nursing | Schenectady, NY | $12,444 | 1 | ||
| 305 | Gwynedd Mercy University | Gwynedd Valley, PA | $40,122 | 57.6% | 11 | |
| 306 | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA | 7 | |||
| 307 | Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX | $44,200 | 60.3% | 6 | |
| 308 | Ave Maria University | Ave Maria, FL | $30,198 | 53% | 1 | |
| 309 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | Saint Paul, MN | $25,600 | 55% | 1 | |
| 310 | North Park University | Chicago, IL | $36,710 | 55.5% | 9 | |
| 311 | Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, IN | $48,450 | 68.5% | 4 | |
| 312 | Norwich University | Northfield, VT | $49,740 | 61.1% | 1 | |
| 313 | Saint Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | $36,658 | 63.4% | 4 | |
| 314 | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | $55,816 | 75.7% | 1 | |
| 315 | New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury, NY | $46,560 | 55.4% | 1 | |
| 316 | Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | $44,760 | 64.2% | 1 | |
| 317 | Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson, TN | $25,620 | 69.1% | 1 | |
| 318 | Saint Francis University | Loretto, PA | $44,000 | 72.2% | 3 | |
| 319 | South University-Richmond | Glen Allen, VA | $18,145 | 89.5% | 6 | |
| 320 | Regis College | Weston, MA | $49,680 | 68.3% | 15 | |
| 321 | Linfield University | McMinnville, OR | $50,850 | 67.9% | 1 | |
| 322 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $38,700 | 63.4% | 9 | |
| 323 | Le Moyne College | Syracuse, NY | $40,330 | 71.8% | 6 | |
| 324 | Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | $53,230 | 75.6% | 5 | |
| 325 | Walsh University | North Canton, OH | $35,745 | 60.1% | 11 |
