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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.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Buckhannon, West Virginia with about 1,055 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
Azusa Pacific University is a private nonprofit school in Azusa, California offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 6,272 students.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida is a private nonprofit institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 19,852 students. It offers 14 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Fresno Pacific University provides nursing education from its campus in Fresno, California. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
Barton College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Wilson, North Carolina with about 1,235 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,913 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Niagara University is a private nonprofit school in Niagara University, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $39,345.
BSN Program Available
Elmira College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Elmira, New York with about 786 students. The acceptance rate is 77%.
BSN Program Available
Davis & Elkins College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Elkins, West Virginia with about 661 students. Graduates earn a median of $43,411 within ten years.
ADN, BSN
Dewey University-Hato Rey is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico with about 386 students. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, Avila University serves students in Kansas City, Missouri. The acceptance rate is 88%.
BSN Program Available
Baker University is a private nonprofit school in Baldwin City, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 670 students. Graduates earn a median of $75,103 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Touro University provides nursing education from its campus in New York, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $22,450.
ADN, BSN
Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah is a private nonprofit institution with a 80% graduation rate and over 35,873 students. Graduates earn a median of $75,790 within ten years.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
Washington Adventist University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Takoma Park, Maryland with about 612 students. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Nazareth University provides nursing education from its campus in Rochester, New York. Total enrollment is about 2,401 students.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Simpson University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Redding, California with about 992 students. Graduates earn a median of $54,340 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
A private nonprofit institution, Fairfield University serves students in Fairfield, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $58,350.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
Columbia Central University-Caguas provides nursing education from its campus in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN
Dewey University-Manati is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Manati, Puerto Rico with about 221 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, D'Youville University serves students in Buffalo, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $34,940.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Hartwick College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Oneonta, New York with about 1,097 students. Annual in-state tuition is $54,962.
BSN Program Available
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama provides nursing education from its campus in Guayama, Puerto Rico. The acceptance rate is 36%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
George Washington University in Washington, District of Columbia is a private nonprofit institution with a 85% graduation rate and over 25,374 students. Graduates earn a median of $90,873 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Standish, Maine with about 1,454 students. The school reports a 69% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | Buckhannon, WV | $34,090 | 51.5% | 10 | |
| 127 | Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA | $44,458 | 62.8% | 8 | |
| 128 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | $62,616 | 84.2% | 14 | |
| 129 | Fresno Pacific University | Fresno, CA | $36,660 | 53% | 6 | |
| 130 | Barton College | Wilson, NC | $37,250 | 49.3% | 4 | |
| 131 | Niagara University | Niagara University, NY | $39,345 | 71.3% | 1 | |
| 132 | Elmira College | Elmira, NY | $38,976 | 59.8% | 1 | |
| 133 | Davis & Elkins College | Elkins, WV | $31,820 | 42.3% | 2 | |
| 134 | Dewey University-Hato Rey | Hato Rey, PR | $8,180 | 62.1% | 8 | |
| 135 | Avila University | Kansas City, MO | $42,000 | 47% | 1 | |
| 136 | Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | $35,300 | 53.9% | 6 | |
| 137 | Mount Carmel College of Nursing | Columbus, OH | $22,080 | 67.4% | 10 | |
| 138 | Touro University | New York, NY | $22,450 | 66.4% | 2 | |
| 139 | Brigham Young University | Provo, UT | $6,688 | 80.4% | 4 | |
| 140 | Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park, MD | $26,604 | 44.3% | 4 | |
| 141 | Nazareth University | Rochester, NY | $42,450 | 71% | 3 | |
| 142 | Simpson University | Redding, CA | $39,708 | 44.3% | 1 | |
| 143 | Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | $58,350 | 84% | 8 | |
| 144 | Columbia Central University-Caguas | Caguas, PR | $8,400 | 61.1% | 7 | |
| 145 | Dewey University-Manati | Manati, PR | $7,630 | 68.3% | 3 | |
| 146 | D'Youville University | Buffalo, NY | $34,940 | 60.9% | 9 | |
| 147 | Hartwick College | Oneonta, NY | $54,962 | 49.7% | 1 | |
| 148 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama | Guayama, PR | $5,780 | 100% | 4 | |
| 149 | George Washington University | Washington, DC | $67,710 | 85% | 13 | |
| 150 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | $44,420 | 69.1% | 7 |
