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North Central State College
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.
2026 Nursing Schools in Ohio Rankings
Accredited nursing schools in Ohio, 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.
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Case Western Reserve University
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.
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Ohio State University-Main Campus
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.
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Ohio Northern University
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.
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Mount St. Joseph University
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.
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Shawnee State University
Based in Portsmouth, Ohio, Shawnee State University is a public institution. Graduates earn a median of $39,596 within ten years.
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Xavier University
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Xavier University is a private nonprofit institution. Annual in-state tuition is $50,640.
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Capital University
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Capital University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 70%.
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Lorain County Community College
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.
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Baldwin Wallace University
Based in Berea, Ohio, Baldwin Wallace University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 76%.
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Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University is a public school in Youngstown, Ohio offering nursing education. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.
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Stark State College
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.
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Muskingum University
Muskingum University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in New Concord, Ohio with about 1,751 students. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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Northwest State Community College
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.
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Washington State College of Ohio
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.
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Malone University
Malone University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Canton, Ohio with about 1,256 students. The school reports a 51% graduation rate.
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Professional Skills Institute
Professional Skills Institute is a smaller private for-profit institution in Maumee, Ohio with about 395 students. The school reports a 43% graduation rate.
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Cleveland State University
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland State University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 14,100 students.
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Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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.
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Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
A public institution, Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus serves students in Chillicothe, Ohio. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
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Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ohio University-Southern Campus is a smaller public institution in Ironton, Ohio with about 1,716 students. Annual in-state tuition is $6,362.
#22
Lourdes University
Lourdes University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Sylvania, Ohio with about 964 students. Annual in-state tuition is $29,500.
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Mercy College of Ohio
Mercy College of Ohio is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Toledo, Ohio with about 1,096 students. The acceptance rate is 93%.
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The University of Findlay
A private nonprofit institution, The University of Findlay serves students in Findlay, Ohio. Annual in-state tuition is $41,164.
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
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.