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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.
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Parma, Ohio with about 624 students. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, Ultimate Medical Academy serves students in Clearwater, Florida. Graduates earn a median of $29,194 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Bethel College-North Newton is a smaller private nonprofit institution in North Newton, Kansas with about 509 students. The acceptance rate is 94%.
BSN Program Available
American National University is a smaller private for-profit institution in Salem, Virginia with about 770 students. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
ATA College-Cincinnati is a smaller private for-profit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio with about 266 students. Annual in-state tuition is $14,250.
ADN Program Available
Chamberlain University-Florida is a smaller private for-profit institution in Jacksonville, Florida with about 821 students. The acceptance rate is 91%.
BSN Program Available
William Peace University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Raleigh, North Carolina with about 722 students. Annual in-state tuition is $34,176.
BSN Program Available
American International College provides nursing education from its campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The school reports a 40% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa is a smaller private for-profit institution in Mesa, Arizona with about 705 students. Graduates earn a median of $38,673 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Ponce Health Sciences University-East is a smaller private for-profit institution in Ponce, Puerto Rico with about 764 students. Annual in-state tuition is $10,504.
BSN Program Available
Shorter University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Rome, Georgia with about 1,318 students. The acceptance rate is 96%.
BSN Program Available
South University-Austin is a smaller private for-profit institution in Round Rock, Texas with about 297 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,145.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Remington College-Dallas Campus is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Dallas, Texas with about 250 students. Annual in-state tuition is $15,025.
BSN Program Available
Chamberlain University-Ohio is a smaller private for-profit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 257 students. The acceptance rate is 88%.
BSN Program Available
North Carolina Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Rocky Mount, North Carolina with about 1,419 students. Graduates earn a median of $45,873 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
Laboure College of Healthcare is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Milton, Massachusetts with about 530 students. Annual in-state tuition is $30,618.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Texas County Technical College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Houston, Missouri with about 96 students. The school reports a 41% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Berkeley College-Woodland Park is a smaller private for-profit institution in Woodland Park, New Jersey with about 1,996 students. Annual in-state tuition is $29,800.
BSN Program Available
Carrington College-Boise is a smaller private for-profit institution in Boise, Idaho with about 478 students. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Samuel Merritt University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Oakland, California with about 1,926 students. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Carrington College-Sacramento is a private for-profit school in Sacramento, California offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $39,633 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
Charleston Southern University is a private nonprofit school in Charleston, South Carolina offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $32,520.
BSN Program Available
National American University-Rapid City is a smaller private for-profit institution in Rapid City, South Dakota with about 903 students. Annual in-state tuition is $16,065.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
Lindsey Wilson College is a private nonprofit institution in Columbia, Kentucky. Total enrollment is about 4,193 students.
BSN Program Available
Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Rockford, Illinois with about 263 students. Annual in-state tuition is $27,811.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | Parma, OH | $19,580 | 20% | 3 | |
| 602 | Ultimate Medical Academy | Clearwater, FL | 53.9% | 1 | ||
| 603 | Bethel College-North Newton | North Newton, KS | $35,014 | 47.3% | 1 | |
| 604 | American National University | Salem, VA | $10,961 | 35.6% | 4 | |
| 605 | ATA College-Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $14,250 | 62.5% | 1 | |
| 606 | Chamberlain University-Florida | Jacksonville, FL | $19,975 | 1 | ||
| 607 | William Peace University | Raleigh, NC | $34,176 | 43.6% | 1 | |
| 608 | American International College | Springfield, MA | $44,230 | 39.8% | 7 | |
| 609 | Pima Medical Institute-Mesa | Mesa, AZ | 58.7% | 1 | ||
| 610 | Ponce Health Sciences University-East | Ponce, PR | $10,504 | 1 | ||
| 611 | Shorter University | Rome, GA | $24,630 | 34.3% | 1 | |
| 612 | South University-Austin | Round Rock, TX | $18,145 | 66.7% | 3 | |
| 613 | Remington College-Dallas Campus | Dallas, TX | $15,025 | 42.8% | 1 | |
| 614 | Chamberlain University-Ohio | Columbus, OH | $19,975 | 35.4% | 1 | |
| 615 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | Rocky Mount, NC | $35,736 | 39.4% | 1 | |
| 616 | Laboure College of Healthcare | Milton, MA | $30,618 | 100% | 3 | |
| 617 | Texas County Technical College | Houston, MO | $19,025 | 40.6% | 1 | |
| 618 | Berkeley College-Woodland Park | Woodland Park, NJ | $29,800 | 65.3% | 1 | |
| 619 | Carrington College-Boise | Boise, ID | 60% | 1 | ||
| 620 | Samuel Merritt University | Oakland, CA | 14 | |||
| 621 | Carrington College-Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | 50.8% | 1 | ||
| 622 | Charleston Southern University | Charleston, SC | $32,520 | 46% | 1 | |
| 623 | National American University-Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | $16,065 | 90% | 3 | |
| 624 | Lindsey Wilson College | Columbia, KY | $27,808 | 37.5% | 1 | |
| 625 | Saint Anthony College of Nursing | Rockford, IL | $27,811 | 6 |
