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Accredited Public Nursing Schools 2026

Explore and compare 1,275 PUBLIC 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.

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Public Troy, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,538, Montgomery Community College in Troy, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Moberly, MO

Moberly Area Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Moberly, Missouri. The school reports a 39% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

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Public Alexander City, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,110, Central Alabama Community College in Alexander City, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,140 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Madison, WI

With annual in-state tuition at $4,977, Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Visalia, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,394, College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,092 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Bossier City, LA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,283, Bossier Parish Community College in Bossier City, Louisiana is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 15% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Santa Clarita, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,166, College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 18,100 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Woodland Hills, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,238, Los Angeles Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,521 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Winston-Salem, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,276, Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 9,099 students.

ADN Program Available

Public San Mateo, CA

With annual in-state tuition at $1,332, College of San Mateo in San Mateo, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 9,901 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Stone Ridge, NY

Ulster County Community College is a public school in Stone Ridge, New York offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $6,666.

ADN Program Available

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Public Pinehurst, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,040, Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $31,656 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Cleveland, MS

Delta State University provides nursing education from its campus in Cleveland, Mississippi. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.

9 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University is a public institution in Alcorn State, Mississippi. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

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Public Washington, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,540, Beaufort County Community College in Washington, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,856 students.

ADN Program Available

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Public Dublin, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,618, Bladen Community College in Dublin, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Oklahoma City, OK

With annual in-state tuition at $3,779, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 3,959 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Thief River Falls, MN

Based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Northland Community and Technical College is a public institution. The school reports a 44% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Weldon, NC

With annual in-state tuition at $2,608, Halifax Community College in Weldon, North Carolina is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $31,644 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Davis, CA

University of California-Davis in Davis, California is a public institution with a 86% graduation rate and over 40,065 students. The acceptance rate is 42%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Sedalia, MO

With annual in-state tuition at $5,784, State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Stony Brook, NY

A public institution, Stony Brook University serves students in Stony Brook, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $10,931.

11 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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Public Andalusia, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,190, Lurleen B Wallace Community College in Andalusia, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Wye Mills, MD

A public institution, Chesapeake College serves students in Wye Mills, Maryland. Annual in-state tuition is $6,608.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Utica, NY

Based in Utica, New York, Mohawk Valley Community College is a public institution. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
251 Montgomery Community College Troy, NC $2,538 43.6% 1
252 Moberly Area Community College Moberly, MO $6,750 39.1% 1
253 Central Alabama Community College Alexander City, AL $5,110 28.4% 1
254 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI $4,977 28.9% 1
255 College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA $1,394 31.9% 1
256 Bossier Parish Community College Bossier City, LA $4,283 15.2% 1
257 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA $1,166 43.4% 1
258 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA $1,238 38.7% 1
259 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC $2,276 28.2% 1
260 College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA $1,332 50.6% 1
261 Ulster County Community College Stone Ridge, NY $6,666 29.8% 1
262 Sandhills Community College Pinehurst, NC $2,040 43.3% 1
263 Delta State University Cleveland, MS $8,605 46.6% 9
264 Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS $8,785 46.7% 10
265 Beaufort County Community College Washington, NC $2,540 40.6% 1
266 Bladen Community College Dublin, NC $2,618 38.5% 1
267 Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK $3,779 14.9% 1
268 Northland Community and Technical College Thief River Falls, MN $6,289 43.6% 1
269 Halifax Community College Weldon, NC $2,608 30.6% 1
270 University of California-Davis Davis, CA $16,774 85.7% 6
271 State Fair Community College Sedalia, MO $5,784 37.5% 1
272 Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY $10,931 77.8% 11
273 Lurleen B Wallace Community College Andalusia, AL $5,190 41.9% 1
274 Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD $6,608 24.9% 2
275 Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY $6,218 33.5% 1
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