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Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Connecticut, ranked from 18 programs using the allnurses School Score — a 100-point index built from 12 federal IPEDS & College Scorecard metrics, including NCLEX pass rates, graduation rates, net cost, and post-graduation earnings.
Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources:
IPEDS /
College Scorecard / Editorial Team
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Yale University is a private nonprofit institution in New Haven, Connecticut. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 28,306 students. The acceptance rate is 52%.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, Fairfield University serves students in Fairfield, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $58,350.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus is a smaller public institution in Waterbury, Connecticut with about 745 students. The acceptance rate is 87%.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Charter Oak State College is a public institution in New Britain, Connecticut. Total enrollment is about 2,012 students.
Offering BSN Program
Quinnipiac University is a private nonprofit school in Hamden, Connecticut offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $55,480.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, Sacred Heart University serves students in Fairfield, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $50,404.
ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
A public institution, University of Connecticut-Stamford serves students in Stamford, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $18,150.
BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
University of Connecticut-Avery Point is a smaller public institution in Groton, Connecticut with about 477 students. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, 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
University of Saint Joseph is a smaller private nonprofit institution in West Hartford, Connecticut with about 1,952 students. The school reports a 65% graduation rate.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Danbury, Connecticut, Western Connecticut State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 87%.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
Southern Connecticut State University is a public institution in New Haven, Connecticut. Graduates earn a median of $55,043 within ten years.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Goodwin University is a private nonprofit school in East Hartford, Connecticut offering nursing education. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, RN-BSN
University of Hartford is a private nonprofit institution in West Hartford, Connecticut. The acceptance rate is 96%.
BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert
A private nonprofit institution, University of Bridgeport serves students in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Annual in-state tuition is $35,760.
Offering BSN Program
Based in Waterbury, Connecticut, Post University is a private for-profit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $16,327.
Offering BSN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $5,338, Connecticut State Community College in New Britain, Connecticut is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 36,300 students.
ADN, LPN
