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Explore the top 25 accredited nursing schools in Ohio, ranked from 107 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, North Central State College is a public institution in Mansfield, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $4,624.
Offering ADN Program
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Case Western Reserve University is a private nonprofit institution in Cleveland, Ohio. It offers 13 nursing programs across various degree levels.
BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Ohio State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Columbus, Ohio. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.
Accelerated-BSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Ohio Northern University is a private nonprofit institution in Ada, Ohio. The school reports a 73% graduation rate.
Offering BSN Program
Ranked #46 nationally, Mount St. Joseph University is a private nonprofit institution in Cincinnati, Ohio. Graduates earn a median of $51,509 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD
Based in Portsmouth, Ohio, Shawnee State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,596 within ten years.
ADN, BSN
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $50,640.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Capital University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 70%.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE
With annual in-state tuition at $4,919, Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $38,837 within ten years.
Offering ADN Program
Based in Berea, Ohio, Baldwin Wallace University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 76%.
Offering BSN Program
Youngstown State University is a public school in Youngstown, Ohio offering nursing education. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.
BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert
With annual in-state tuition at $4,790, Stark State College in North Canton, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 21% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
Muskingum University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Concord, Ohio with about 1,751 students. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Offering BSN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $4,698, Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,082 students.
Offering ADN Program
With annual in-state tuition at $4,128, Washington State College of Ohio in Marietta, Ohio is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 32% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
Malone University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Canton, Ohio with about 1,256 students. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert
Professional Skills Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Maumee, Ohio with about 395 students. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.
Offering ADN Program
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 14,100 students.
ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL
Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Columbus, Ohio with about 670 students. Graduates earn a median of $75,103 within ten years.
ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
A public institution, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus serves students in Chillicothe, Ohio. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
ADN, BSN
Ohio University-Southern Campus is a smaller public institution in Ironton, Ohio with about 1,716 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,362.
ADN, BSN
Lourdes University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Sylvania, Ohio with about 964 students. Annual in-state tuition is $29,500.
BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert
Mercy College of Ohio is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Toledo, Ohio with about 1,096 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.
ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN
A private nonprofit institution, The University of Findlay serves students in Findlay, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $41,164.
Offering BSN Program
Kent State University at East Liverpool is a smaller public institution in East Liverpool, Ohio with about 1,196 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,492.
Offering ADN Program
