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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.
New England Institute of Technology is a smaller private nonprofit institution in East Greenwich, Rhode Island with about 1,922 students. Graduates earn a median of $48,684 within ten years.
ADN, BSN
South University-Virginia Beach is a smaller private for-profit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia with about 258 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,145.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, NUC University is a private for-profit school in Bayamon, Puerto Rico with over 30,794 students. Graduates earn a median of $24,785 within ten years.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
A private nonprofit institution, Morningside University serves students in Sioux City, Iowa. Annual in-state tuition is $39,660.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Springfield, Missouri, Evangel University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 72%.
BSN Program Available
Illinois College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Jacksonville, Illinois with about 942 students. The acceptance rate is 78%.
BSN Program Available
A private nonprofit institution, Marian University serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $40,664.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, PhD
Northwest University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Kirkland, Washington with about 1,053 students. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
Career Care Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Lancaster, California with about 620 students. The school reports a 69% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Based in Beverly, Massachusetts, Endicott College is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $58,336 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, Concordia University-Wisconsin serves students in Mequon, Wisconsin. Annual in-state tuition is $35,470.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Roosevelt University is a private nonprofit institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school reports a 87% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN
MidAmerica Nazarene University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Olathe, Kansas with about 1,538 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Las Vegas College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Las Vegas, Nevada with about 536 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,495.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Cedar Crest College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Allentown, Pennsylvania with about 1,290 students. Annual in-state tuition is $46,314.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Rider University is a private nonprofit institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $62,208 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
Based in Spokane, Washington, Whitworth University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.
BSN Program Available
Herzing University-Brookfield is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Brookfield, Wisconsin with about 385 students. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Carrington College-Reno is a smaller private for-profit institution in Reno, Nevada with about 551 students. Graduates earn a median of $43,731 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Troy, New York with about 129 students. Annual in-state tuition is $15,358.
ADN Program Available
Rasmussen University-Florida is a private for-profit institution in Ocala, Florida. Total enrollment is about 3,121 students.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Bethel University is a private nonprofit institution in McKenzie, Tennessee. Graduates earn a median of $47,482 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
With a 13% acceptance rate, Riverside College of Health Careers is a selective private nonprofit institution in Newport News, Virginia. Graduates earn a median of $66,072 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, CNA
Huntington University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Huntington, Indiana with about 1,776 students. The acceptance rate is 76%.
BSN Program Available
Miami Regional University is a smaller private for-profit institution in Miami Springs, Florida with about 916 students. Graduates earn a median of $29,081 within ten years.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich, RI | $37,275 | 59.5% | 2 | |
| 402 | South University-Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach, VA | $18,145 | 91.7% | 6 | |
| 403 | NUC University | Bayamon, PR | $12,698 | 71.1% | 7 | |
| 404 | Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | $39,660 | 54.5% | 7 | |
| 405 | Evangel University | Springfield, MO | $28,548 | 68.2% | 1 | |
| 406 | Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | $38,676 | 64.4% | 1 | |
| 407 | Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | $40,664 | 62.4% | 5 | |
| 408 | Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | $36,035 | 65.5% | 1 | |
| 409 | Career Care Institute | Lancaster, CA | 69.1% | 1 | ||
| 410 | Endicott College | Beverly, MA | $40,650 | 76.7% | 8 | |
| 411 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon, WI | $35,470 | 65.3% | 9 | |
| 412 | Roosevelt University | Chicago, IL | $21,315 | 87.4% | 2 | |
| 413 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | Olathe, KS | $37,174 | 44.3% | 6 | |
| 414 | Las Vegas College | Las Vegas, NV | $17,495 | 62.7% | 3 | |
| 415 | Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | $46,314 | 60.2% | 10 | |
| 416 | Rider University | Lawrenceville, NJ | $41,120 | 64.8% | 1 | |
| 417 | Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | $52,880 | 72.3% | 1 | |
| 418 | Herzing University-Brookfield | Brookfield, WI | $13,450 | 61.1% | 5 | |
| 419 | Carrington College-Reno | Reno, NV | 54.3% | 1 | ||
| 420 | Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing | Troy, NY | $15,358 | 1 | ||
| 421 | Rasmussen University-Florida | Ocala, FL | $15,314 | 41.9% | 5 | |
| 422 | Bethel University | McKenzie, TN | $18,712 | 39.3% | 4 | |
| 423 | Riverside College of Health Careers | Newport News, VA | $17,250 | 100% | 3 | |
| 424 | Huntington University | Huntington, IN | $31,870 | 69.3% | 1 | |
| 425 | Miami Regional University | Miami Springs, FL | 19.7% | 13 |
