Carson-Newman University
Based in Jefferson City, Tennessee, Carson-Newman University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 90%.
7 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
Rivier University
Rivier University is a private nonprofit institution in Nashua, New Hampshire. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.
9 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Bluefield University
Bluefield University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bluefield, Virginia with about 959 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.
4 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German
A private nonprofit institution, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German serves students in San German, Puerto Rico. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.
2 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, CNA
Florida National University-Main Campus
Florida National University-Main Campus is a private for-profit institution in Hialeah, Florida. Total enrollment is about 2,750 students.
7 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
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Universidad Central de Bayamon
Universidad Central de Bayamon is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bayamón, Puerto Rico with about 698 students. Annual in-state tuition is $5,986.
4 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, BSN, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Curry College
Curry College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milton, Massachusetts with about 1,994 students. The school reports a 50% graduation rate.
5 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
University of the Incarnate Word
University of the Incarnate Word provides nursing education from its campus in San Antonio, Texas. The acceptance rate is 98%.
10 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
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University of Mount Union
Based in Alliance, Ohio, University of Mount Union is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 78%.
BSN Program Available
Palm Beach Atlantic University
A private nonprofit institution, Palm Beach Atlantic University serves students in West Palm Beach, Florida. Annual in-state tuition is $40,650.
11 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
Grand View University
Grand View University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Des Moines, Iowa with about 1,856 students. The acceptance rate is 99%.
4 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Southern Nazarene University
Southern Nazarene University is a private nonprofit institution in Bethany, Oklahoma. Total enrollment is about 2,198 students.
4 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal-LaGrange University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hannibal, Missouri with about 499 students. Annual in-state tuition is $26,880.
3 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Hardin-Simmons University
Hardin-Simmons University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Abilene, Texas with about 1,665 students. Annual in-state tuition is $32,960.
6 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Defiance College
Defiance College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Defiance, Ohio with about 568 students. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
Concordia University Texas
Concordia University Texas is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Austin, Texas with about 1,396 students. Graduates earn a median of $60,883 within ten years.
3 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Humacao, Puerto Rico with about 325 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,050.
3 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
University of Hartford
University of Hartford is a private nonprofit institution in West Hartford, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 96%.
6 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro is a private nonprofit school in San Juan, Puerto Rico offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $5,780.
BSN Program Available
Neumann University
Neumann University is a private nonprofit institution in Aston, Pennsylvania. Graduates earn a median of $57,817 within ten years.
5 Nursing Programs Available
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Grand Canyon University
One of the larger institutions in the state, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school in Phoenix, Arizona with over 113,257 students. Annual in-state tuition is $17,850.
9 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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Westminster College
Westminster College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania with about 1,191 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.
BSN Program Available
Mercyhurst University
A private nonprofit institution, Mercyhurst University serves students in Erie, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $45,770.
3 Nursing Programs Available
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
University of Northwestern-St Paul
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private nonprofit school in Saint Paul, Minnesota offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $37,920.
BSN Program Available
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
Universidad Adventista de las Antillas is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico with about 939 students. Graduates earn a median of $28,465 within ten years.
8 Nursing Programs Available
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 476 | Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | $34,700 | 52% | 7 | |
| 477 | Rivier University | Nashua, NH | $39,488 | 58.2% | 9 | |
| 478 | Bluefield University | Bluefield, VA | $26,770 | 29.1% | 4 | |
| 479 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German | San German, PR | $5,780 | 42.7% | 2 | |
| 480 | Florida National University-Main Campus | Hialeah, FL | $17,368 | 67% | 7 | |
| 481 | Universidad Central de Bayamon | Bayamón, PR | $5,986 | 35% | 4 | |
| 482 | Curry College | Milton, MA | $47,970 | 50.3% | 5 | |
| 483 | University of the Incarnate Word | San Antonio, TX | $37,090 | 52.5% | 10 | |
| 484 | University of Mount Union | Alliance, OH | $36,600 | 63.3% | 1 | |
| 485 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | $40,650 | 57.7% | 11 | |
| 486 | Grand View University | Des Moines, IA | $34,762 | 54% | 4 | |
| 487 | Southern Nazarene University | Bethany, OK | $31,190 | 52.9% | 4 | |
| 488 | Hannibal-LaGrange University | Hannibal, MO | $26,880 | 41.6% | 3 | |
| 489 | Hardin-Simmons University | Abilene, TX | $32,960 | 53.4% | 6 | |
| 490 | Defiance College | Defiance, OH | $29,320 | 39.2% | 1 | |
| 491 | Concordia University Texas | Austin, TX | $23,500 | 39.7% | 3 | |
| 492 | EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | Humacao, PR | $7,050 | 3 | ||
| 493 | University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | $49,075 | 57.6% | 6 | |
| 494 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro | San Juan, PR | $5,780 | 33.3% | 1 | |
| 495 | Neumann University | Aston, PA | $39,100 | 50.2% | 5 | |
| 496 | Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | $17,850 | 43.3% | 9 | |
| 497 | Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | $40,290 | 63.9% | 1 | |
| 498 | Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | $45,770 | 61.2% | 3 | |
| 499 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | Saint Paul, MN | $37,920 | 69.3% | 1 | |
| 500 | Universidad Adventista de las Antillas | Mayaguez, PR | $8,350 | 44.5% | 8 |