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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.
Based in San Marcos, California, California State University-San Marcos is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 95%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi serves students in Delhi, New York. Annual in-state tuition is $8,772.
ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
Montana State University-Northern is a smaller public institution in Havre, Montana with about 966 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,982.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
A public institution, University of Memphis serves students in Memphis, Tennessee. Annual in-state tuition is $10,728.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 93%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the larger institutions in the state, Iowa State University is a public school in Ames, Iowa with over 30,380 students. The acceptance rate is 89%.
BSN Program Available
A public institution, University of North Carolina at Greensboro serves students in Greensboro, North Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $7,661.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
Northwestern Michigan College is a public school in Traverse City, Michigan offering nursing education. The school reports a 29% graduation rate.
ADN Program Available
Truman State University is a public institution in Kirksville, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $56,280 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
Northern Arizona University is a public school in Flagstaff, Arizona offering nursing education. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Arkansas State University is a public institution in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Annual in-state tuition is $8,090.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, Colorado Mesa University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,823 within ten years.
ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, RN-BSN
Grand Valley State University provides nursing education from its campus in Allendale, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $56,118 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $4,663, Front Range Community College in Westminster, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 22,000 students.
ADN, BSN, CNA
Indiana University-Kokomo is a public school in Kokomo, Indiana offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $49,917 within ten years.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL
Montana State University provides nursing education from its campus in Bozeman, Montana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,460.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a public institution in Mankato, Minnesota. It offers 10 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $4,160, Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,092 students.
ADN Program Available
Based in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 86%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Collins Career Technical Center is a smaller public institution in Chesapeake, Ohio with about 454 students. Graduates earn a median of $47,329 within ten years.
LPN Program Available
A public institution, University of South Carolina-Upstate serves students in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $11,588.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP
Miami University-Oxford in Oxford, Ohio is a public institution with a 81% graduation rate and over 18,838 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,161.
BSN Program Available
With annual in-state tuition at $5,364, University of Puerto Rico-Humacao in Humacao, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $29,521 within ten years.
BSN Program Available
A public institution, Appalachian State University serves students in Boone, North Carolina. Annual in-state tuition is $7,579.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Augusta, Georgia, Augusta University is a public institution. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
| # | School Name | Location | In-State | Completion Rate | Programs | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 576 | California State University-San Marcos | San Marcos, CA | $8,082 | 55.3% | 7 | |
| 577 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | Delhi, NY | $8,772 | 57.5% | 7 | |
| 578 | Montana State University-Northern | Havre, MT | $6,982 | 90% | 3 | |
| 579 | University of Memphis | Memphis, TN | $10,728 | 48.8% | 7 | |
| 580 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | $16,945 | 64.9% | 8 | |
| 581 | Iowa State University | Ames, IA | $10,787 | 75% | 1 | |
| 582 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | $7,661 | 57.9% | 14 | |
| 583 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI | $10,722 | 28.5% | 1 | |
| 584 | Truman State University | Kirksville, MO | $9,838 | 69.7% | 1 | |
| 585 | Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | $13,009 | 59% | 10 | |
| 586 | Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, AR | $8,090 | 55.3% | 12 | |
| 587 | Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | $9,927 | 40.3% | 10 | |
| 588 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale, MI | $15,140 | 67.4% | 12 | |
| 589 | Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | $4,663 | 35.5% | 3 | |
| 590 | Indiana University-Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | $8,424 | 43.3% | 4 | |
| 591 | Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | $8,460 | 57.1% | 11 | |
| 592 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | Mankato, MN | $9,572 | 53.3% | 10 | |
| 593 | Seward County Community College | Liberal, KS | $4,160 | 41.8% | 1 | |
| 594 | Ball State University | Muncie, IN | $11,082 | 63.6% | 11 | |
| 595 | Collins Career Technical Center | Chesapeake, OH | 65.8% | 1 | ||
| 596 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg, SC | $11,588 | 42.8% | 4 | |
| 597 | Miami University-Oxford | Oxford, OH | $18,161 | 81.3% | 1 | |
| 598 | University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | Humacao, PR | $5,364 | 50.3% | 1 | |
| 599 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC | $7,579 | 74.1% | 5 | |
| 600 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA | $8,414 | 49.4% | 15 |
