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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.

I

Public Gary, IN

Indiana University-Northwest is a public institution in Gary, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,424.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

Public Rock Springs, WY

With annual in-state tuition at $4,230, Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, Wyoming is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $40,939 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Williamsport, PA

A public institution, Pennsylvania College of Technology serves students in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Public Morrow, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,180, Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

U

Public Mena, AR

With annual in-state tuition at $4,032, University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in Mena, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 58% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public West Lafayette, IN

One of the larger institutions in the state, Purdue University Global is a public school in West Lafayette, Indiana with over 45,588 students. Graduates earn a median of $36,596 within ten years.

14 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Leesburg, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,292, Lake-Sumter State College in Leesburg, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Manati, PR

With annual in-state tuition at $1,600, Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati in Manati, Puerto Rico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Orlando, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $2,664, Valencia College in Orlando, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 48% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Batesville, AR

With annual in-state tuition at $4,014, University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville in Batesville, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,192 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Terre Haute, IN

Based in Terre Haute, Indiana, Indiana State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 7,895 students.

12 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

K

Public New Philadelphia, OH

Kent State University at Tuscarawas provides nursing education from its campus in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Graduates earn a median of $45,388 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Madison, FL

With annual in-state tuition at $3,054, North Florida College in Madison, Florida is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 59% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

L

Public Hayward, WI

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University is a smaller public institution in Hayward, Wisconsin with about 204 students. The school reports a 23% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Mobile, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $5,340, Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 31% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Prairie View, TX

Based in Prairie View, Texas, Prairie View A & M University is a public institution. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

Public Nacogdoches, TX

Based in Nacogdoches, Texas, Stephen F Austin State University is a public institution. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE

Public Americus, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,220, Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The acceptance rate is 75%.

5 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL

Public Camden, AR

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Southern Arkansas University Tech in Camden, Arkansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Dallas, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $4,662, Dallas College in Dallas, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 69,700 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, CNA

Public Beaumont, TX

Lamar University is a public school in Beaumont, Texas offering nursing education. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

Public Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University provides nursing education from its campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The acceptance rate is 80%.

6 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Texarkana, TX

Texas A&M University-Texarkana is a public institution in Texarkana, Texas. Graduates earn a median of $45,515 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

G

Public Rome, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $3,300, Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $35,759 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

S

Public Linn, MO

A public institution, State Technical College of Missouri serves students in Linn, Missouri. Graduates earn a median of $55,901 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
676 Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN $8,424 37.1% 4
677 Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY $4,230 32.5% 1
678 Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA $18,240 49.6% 6
679 Clayton State University Morrow, GA $5,180 35% 6
680 University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Mena, AR $4,032 58.1% 1
681 Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN $10,101 70% 14
682 Lake-Sumter State College Leesburg, FL $3,292 48.4% 3
683 Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati Manati, PR $1,600 57.1% 1
684 Valencia College Orlando, FL $2,664 47.8% 3
685 University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville Batesville, AR $4,014 60.1% 1
686 Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN $10,258 42.5% 12
687 Kent State University at Tuscarawas New Philadelphia, OH $7,492 97.4% 1
688 North Florida College Madison, FL $3,054 59.2% 3
689 Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Hayward, WI $6,030 22.6% 1
690 Bishop State Community College Mobile, AL $5,340 30.9% 1
691 Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX $11,299 42.4% 6
692 Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX $11,128 52.4% 4
693 Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA $5,220 34.1% 5
694 Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden, AR $5,040 61.7% 1
695 Dallas College Dallas, TX $4,662 32.3% 2
696 Lamar University Beaumont, TX $8,905 37.4% 5
697 Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI $16,240 45.5% 6
698 Texas A&M University-Texarkana Texarkana, TX $8,349 30.6% 4
699 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA $3,300 41.1% 1
700 State Technical College of Missouri Linn, MO $8,160 78% 1
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