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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.
With annual in-state tuition at $3,314, Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore, Maryland is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 11% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $1,156, Napa Valley College in Napa, California is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee is a public institution with a 92% graduation rate and over 10,439 students. Annual in-state tuition is $9,006.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a public school in Denver, Colorado offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,383.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Central Connecticut State University provides nursing education from its campus in New Britain, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 73%.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD
Based in University Center, Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University is a public institution. Annual in-state tuition is $12,930.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD
Based in Jefferson City, Missouri, Lincoln University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,463 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
A public institution, California State University-Bakersfield serves students in Bakersfield, California. Annual in-state tuition is $8,090.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a public school in Edinburg, Texas with over 33,881 students. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $3,336, Dalton State College in Dalton, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,135 students.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a public institution in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
North Dakota State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Fargo, North Dakota. The acceptance rate is 95%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
One of the larger institutions in the state, Weber State University is a public school in Ogden, Utah with over 32,701 students. Graduates earn a median of $56,287 within ten years.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, RN-BSN
One of the larger institutions in the state, California State University-Northridge is a public school in Northridge, California with over 38,313 students. The school reports a 56% graduation rate.
BSN Program Available
Purdue University Northwest is a public institution in Hammond, Indiana. Graduates earn a median of $48,318 within ten years.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, University of Mary Washington serves students in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The acceptance rate is 80%.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,540, Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,791 within ten years.
ADN Program Available
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a public institution in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The school reports a 58% graduation rate.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $5,220, South Texas College in McAllen, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 27,400 students.
ADN, BSN
SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a public school in Canton, New York offering nursing education. The school reports a 77% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
A public institution, University of Missouri-St Louis serves students in Saint Louis, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $14,112.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Tennessee Technological University is a public school in Cookeville, Tennessee offering nursing education. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, Texas State University is a public school in San Marcos, Texas with over 40,674 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP
Based in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 75%.
BSN Program Available
University of Akron Main Campus is a public school in Akron, Ohio offering nursing education. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD | $3,314 | 10.6% | 1 | |
| 552 | Napa Valley College | Napa, CA | $1,156 | 31.7% | 1 | |
| 553 | Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | $9,006 | 92.4% | 7 | |
| 554 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus | Denver, CO | $10,383 | 45.7% | 14 | |
| 555 | Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT | $13,050 | 51.3% | 9 | |
| 556 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI | $12,930 | 51.8% | 10 | |
| 557 | Lincoln University | Jefferson City, MO | $9,796 | 25.5% | 3 | |
| 558 | California State University-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | $8,090 | 49.5% | 5 | |
| 559 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX | $9,987 | 50.9% | 10 | |
| 560 | Dalton State College | Dalton, GA | $3,336 | 72.8% | 3 | |
| 561 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | $9,748 | 41.5% | 3 | |
| 562 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | Fargo, ND | $11,110 | 63.5% | 8 | |
| 563 | Weber State University | Ogden, UT | $6,557 | 42.6% | 12 | |
| 564 | California State University-Northridge | Northridge, CA | $7,458 | 56.1% | 1 | |
| 565 | Purdue University Northwest | Hammond, IN | $8,675 | 44.2% | 10 | |
| 566 | University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | $14,640 | 68.1% | 1 | |
| 567 | Hocking College | Nelsonville, OH | $5,540 | 27.7% | 1 | |
| 568 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI | $8,532 | 57.7% | 10 | |
| 569 | South Texas College | McAllen, TX | $5,220 | 29.1% | 2 | |
| 570 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton | Canton, NY | $8,742 | 76.6% | 3 | |
| 571 | University of Missouri-St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | $14,112 | 54.4% | 5 | |
| 572 | Tennessee Technological University | Cookeville, TN | $11,376 | 57% | 8 | |
| 573 | Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | $11,450 | 56% | 6 | |
| 574 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | $10,234 | 65.4% | 1 | |
| 575 | University of Akron Main Campus | Akron, OH | $13,135 | 48% | 10 |
