#1
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Bismarck State College
Ranked #24 nationally, Bismarck State College is a public institution in Bismarck, North Dakota. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.
2026 Nursing Schools in North Dakota Rankings
Accredited nursing schools in North Dakota, 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
University of Mary
University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota is a private nonprofit institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 75%.
#3
University of North Dakota
Based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, University of North Dakota is a public institution. The school reports a 63% graduation rate.
#4
Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University is a smaller public institution in Dickinson, North Dakota with about 1,410 students. Graduates earn a median of $50,720 within ten years.
#5
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Williston State College
Williston State College is a smaller public institution in Williston, North Dakota with about 934 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,128.
#6
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Lake Region State College
With annual in-state tuition at $5,520, Lake Region State College in Devils Lake, North Dakota is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,897 students.
#7
North Dakota State College of Science
With annual in-state tuition at $5,974, North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, North Dakota is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 47% graduation rate.
#8
Minot State University
Minot State University is a public institution in Minot, North Dakota. Graduates earn a median of $51,759 within ten years.
#9
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Dakota College at Bottineau
With annual in-state tuition at $5,388, Dakota College at Bottineau in Bottineau, North Dakota is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 1,204 students.
#10
University of Jamestown
University of Jamestown is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Jamestown, North Dakota with about 1,376 students. The acceptance rate is 88%.
#11
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
North Dakota State University-Main Campus provides nursing education from its campus in Fargo, North Dakota. The acceptance rate is 95%.
#12
Mayville State University
Mayville State University is a smaller public institution in Mayville, North Dakota with about 1,134 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,979.
#13
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Rasmussen University-North Dakota
Rasmussen University-North Dakota is a smaller private for-profit institution in Fargo, North Dakota with about 52 students. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.