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Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Kansas, ranked from 40 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
University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The school reports a 68% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
Manhattan Area Technical College is a smaller public institution in Manhattan, Kansas with about 878 students. Annual in-state tuition is $9,844.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
Pittsburg State University is a public school in Pittsburg, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD
Hesston College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hesston, Kansas with about 373 students. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.
ADN, BSN, RN-BSN
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.
ADN, LPN
Wichita State University is a public institution in Wichita, Kansas. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD
Salina Area Technical College is a smaller public institution in Salina, Kansas with about 1,016 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,128.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
Washburn University provides nursing education from its campus in Topeka, Kansas. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.
BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP
Benedictine College provides nursing education from its campus in Atchison, Kansas. Total enrollment is about 2,535 students.
Offering BSN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
Baker University is a private nonprofit school in Baldwin City, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
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.
Offering ADN Program
Emporia State University is a public school in Emporia, Kansas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,106.
Offering BSN Program
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
Offering BSN Program
A private nonprofit institution, Newman University serves students in Wichita, Kansas. Annual in-state tuition is $35,500.
ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP
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.
Offering ADN Program
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.
ADN, LPN
