#1
University of Kansas
University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The school reports a 68% graduation rate.
2026 Nursing Schools in Kansas Rankings
Accredited nursing schools in Kansas, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.
#2
Fort Hays State University
With annual in-state tuition at $5,923, Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.
#3
Coffeyville Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $3,600, Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 40% graduation rate.
#4
Hutchinson Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $3,840, Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,119 students.
#5
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Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan Area Technical College is a smaller public institution in Manhattan, Kansas with about 878 students. Annual in-state tuition is $9,844.
#6
Garden City Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $3,750, Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,079 students.
#7
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University is a public school in Pittsburg, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.
#8
Hesston College
Hesston College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hesston, Kansas with about 373 students. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.
#9
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Barton County Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,032, Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.
#10
Wichita State University
Wichita State University is a public institution in Wichita, Kansas. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.
#11
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Salina Area Technical College
Salina Area Technical College is a smaller public institution in Salina, Kansas with about 1,016 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,128.
#12
Labette Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,064, Labette Community College in Parsons, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,818 within ten years.
#13
Washburn University
Washburn University provides nursing education from its campus in Topeka, Kansas. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.
#14
University of Saint Mary
University of Saint Mary is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Leavenworth, Kansas with about 1,462 students. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.
#15
Benedictine College
Benedictine College provides nursing education from its campus in Atchison, Kansas. Total enrollment is about 2,535 students.
#16
Johnson County Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $2,904, Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $45,387 within ten years.
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Highland Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,080, Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.
#18
Baker University
Baker University is a private nonprofit school in Baldwin City, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
#19
Fort Scott Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $3,840, Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 35% graduation rate.
#20
Emporia State University
Emporia State University is a public school in Emporia, Kansas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,106.
#21
Kansas City Kansas Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $3,585, Kansas City Kansas Community College in Kansas City, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,014 students.
#22
Kansas Wesleyan University
Kansas Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Salina, Kansas with about 1,021 students. Graduates earn a median of $51,152 within ten years.
#23
Newman University
A private nonprofit institution, Newman University serves students in Wichita, Kansas. Annual in-state tuition is $35,500.
#24
Cloud County Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $3,750, Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,883 within ten years.
#25
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Butler Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,471, Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.