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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 Saint Cloud, MN

Based in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 4,030 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Temple, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $5,040, Temple College in Temple, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 22% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Holyoke, MA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,988, Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 27% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Lawrenceville, GA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,532, Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Georgia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 20% graduation rate.

BSN Program Available

Public Grayling, MI

Kirtland Community College is a smaller public institution in Grayling, Michigan with about 1,905 students. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Butler, PA

Based in Butler, Pennsylvania, Butler County Community College is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,891 within ten years.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

Public Cleveland, TN

With annual in-state tuition at $4,762, Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $36,671 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Belleville, IL

Southwestern Illinois College is a public school in Belleville, Illinois offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,740.

ADN Program Available

Public Springfield, MA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,904, Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,447 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Coos Bay, OR

Southwestern Oregon Community College is a smaller public institution in Coos Bay, Oregon with about 1,551 students. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

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Public Hobbs, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $1,920, New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 36% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

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Public Selma, AL

With annual in-state tuition at $4,740, George C Wallace State Community College-Selma in Selma, Alabama is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,925 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Celina, OH

Wright State University-Lake Campus is a smaller public institution in Celina, Ohio with about 1,356 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,728.

BSN Program Available

Public Kalamazoo, MI

A public institution, Kalamazoo Valley Community College serves students in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Graduates earn a median of $38,618 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Muskegon, MI

Muskegon Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Muskegon, Michigan. Total enrollment is about 3,617 students.

ADN Program Available

Public Gallup, NM

With annual in-state tuition at $2,906, University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus in Gallup, New Mexico is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,687 students.

ADN Program Available

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Public Koror, PW

With annual in-state tuition at $3,730, Palau Community College in Koror, PW is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $29,898 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Public Lansing, MI

A public institution, Lansing Community College serves students in Lansing, Michigan. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Glenwood Springs, CO

With annual in-state tuition at $5,112, Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $44,127 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN

Public Tullahoma, TN

With annual in-state tuition at $4,738, Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma, Tennessee is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,980 students.

ADN Program Available

Public San Antonio, TX

With annual in-state tuition at $5,542, Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, Texas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Bedford, MA

Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, Middlesex Community College is a public institution. The school reports a 19% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

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Public Crystal Lake, IL

A public institution, McHenry County College serves students in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Annual in-state tuition is $10,392.

ADN Program Available

Public Ankeny, IA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,790, Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 23,700 students.

ADN Program Available

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Public West Burlington, IA

Southeastern Community College is a public school in West Burlington, Iowa offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $36,882 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1001 St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN $6,124 37.6% 1
1002 Temple College Temple, TX $5,040 22.4% 1
1003 Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA $5,988 27.3% 1
1004 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA $4,532 19.7% 1
1005 Kirtland Community College Grayling, MI $7,350 30.1% 1
1006 Butler County Community College Butler, PA $9,000 31% 2
1007 Cleveland State Community College Cleveland, TN $4,762 29.1% 1
1008 Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL $7,740 32.5% 1
1009 Springfield Technical Community College Springfield, MA $5,904 23.9% 1
1010 Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, OR $7,192 36% 1
1011 New Mexico Junior College Hobbs, NM $1,920 36.4% 1
1012 George C Wallace State Community College-Selma Selma, AL $4,740 40% 1
1013 Wright State University-Lake Campus Celina, OH $7,728 42.5% 1
1014 Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI $6,904 22.6% 1
1015 Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI $11,970 28.3% 1
1016 University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM $2,906 16.6% 1
1017 Palau Community College Koror, PW $3,730 33.9% 1
1018 Lansing Community College Lansing, MI $7,700 20.8% 1
1019 Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO $5,112 40% 4
1020 Motlow State Community College Tullahoma, TN $4,738 30.5% 1
1021 Northwest Vista College San Antonio, TX $5,542 32% 1
1022 Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA $6,048 19.1% 1
1023 McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL $10,392 36.6% 1
1024 Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA $5,790 34% 1
1025 Southeastern Community College West Burlington, IA $6,420 41% 1
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