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Rankings: Best Indiana Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Indiana, ranked from 32 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

1

B+ Indianapolis, IN

Chamberlain University-Indiana is a smaller private for-profit institution in Indianapolis, Indiana with about 144 students. Annual in-state tuition is $19,975.

Offering BSN Program

2

B+ West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University-Main Campus in West Lafayette, Indiana is a public institution with a 83% graduation rate and over 58,658 students. The acceptance rate is 50%.

9 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

3

B Bloomington, IN

Indiana University-Bloomington in Bloomington, Indiana is a public institution with a 81% graduation rate and over 48,424 students. Annual in-state tuition is $12,144.

Offering BSN Program

4

B Indianapolis, IN

University of Indianapolis provides nursing education from its campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $37,200.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, RN-BSN

5

B Indianapolis, IN

A public institution, Indiana University-Indianapolis serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $10,762.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

6

B- Hammond, IN

Purdue University Northwest is a public institution in Hammond, Indiana. Graduates earn a median of $48,318 within ten years.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

7

B- Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University provides nursing education from its campus in Valparaiso, Indiana. Graduates earn a median of $63,191 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL

8

B- Kokomo, IN

Indiana University-Kokomo is a public school in Kokomo, Indiana offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $49,917 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

9

B- Muncie, IN

Based in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 86%.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

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

10

B- Notre Dame, IN

Saint Mary's College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Notre Dame, Indiana with about 1,601 students. It offers 5 nursing programs across various degree levels.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, PhD

11

B- Fort Wayne, IN

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Fort Wayne, Indiana with about 1,763 students. Graduates earn a median of $55,362 within ten years.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

12

B- Goshen, IN

Goshen College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Goshen, Indiana with about 847 students. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD

13

B- Marion, IN

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion provides nursing education from its campus in Marion, Indiana. The acceptance rate is 89%.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

14

B- Richmond, IN

Indiana University-East is a public school in Richmond, Indiana offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 3,203 students.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

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

15

B- Evansville, IN

A private nonprofit institution, University of Evansville serves students in Evansville, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $44,172.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, CNA, DNP, DNP-FNP

16

B- Evansville, IN

University of Southern Indiana is a public institution in Evansville, Indiana. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

12 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

17

B- Indianapolis, IN

A private nonprofit institution, Marian University serves students in Indianapolis, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $40,664.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, PhD

18
I

B- Gary, IN

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

4 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

19

B- Huntington, IN

Huntington University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Huntington, Indiana with about 1,776 students. The acceptance rate is 76%.

Offering BSN Program

20

B- 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 Offered

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

21

B- 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 Offered

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

22

B- Mishawaka, IN

Bethel University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mishawaka, Indiana with about 1,167 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, RN-BSN

23

B- South Bend, IN

A public institution, Indiana University-South Bend serves students in South Bend, Indiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,424.

5 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP

24

B- New Albany, IN

Based in New Albany, Indiana, Indiana University-Southeast is a public institution. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

25

B- Saint Mary of the Woods, IN

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana with about 1,159 students. The acceptance rate is 72%.

Offering BSN Program

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