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2026 Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Pennsylvania, 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.

#1

A Philadelphia, PA

A top-ten nursing school, University of Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ranked #1 nationally. Annual in-state tuition is $68,686.

#2

B+ Villanova, PA

Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania is a private nonprofit institution with a 92% graduation rate and over 10,041 students. Graduates earn a median of $100,423 within ten years.

#3

B Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a public institution with a 84% graduation rate and over 35,724 students. It offers 15 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#4

B Lancaster, PA

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with about 1,439 students. The school reports a 89% graduation rate.

#5

B Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University provides nursing education from its campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Total enrollment is about 21,200 students.

#6

B Philadelphia, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Thomas Jefferson University serves students in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $47,505.

#7

B Philadelphia, PA

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia provides nursing education from its campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#8

B Philadelphia, PA

Holy Family University provides nursing education from its campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $35,330.

#9

B West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public school in West Chester, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $10,775.

#10

B Chester, PA

Based in Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener University is a private nonprofit institution. The acceptance rate is 71%.

#11

B Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. The school reports a 76% graduation rate.

#12

B Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University is a private nonprofit institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Graduates earn a median of $74,742 within ten years.

#13

B Bethlehem, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Moravian University serves students in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $53,500.

#14

B Scranton, PA

Based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, University of Scranton is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 80% graduation rate.

#15

B Latrobe, PA

Saint Vincent College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Latrobe, Pennsylvania with about 1,440 students. Graduates earn a median of $59,982 within ten years.

#16

B Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University is a private nonprofit institution in Immaculata, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 63% graduation rate.

#17

B York, PA

York College of Pennsylvania provides nursing education from its campus in York, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 62% graduation rate.

#18

B- Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $37,800.

#19

B- Dallas, PA

Based in Dallas, Pennsylvania, Misericordia University is a private nonprofit institution. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

#20

B- Center Valley, PA

DeSales University is a private nonprofit school in Center Valley, Pennsylvania offering nursing education. Total enrollment is about 2,972 students.

#21

B- Erie, PA

Gannon University provides nursing education from its campus in Erie, Pennsylvania. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

#22

B- Summerdale, PA

With a 18% acceptance rate, Central Penn College is a selective private for-profit institution in Summerdale, Pennsylvania. Total enrollment is about 684 students.

#23

B- Gwynedd Valley, PA

Based in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, Gwynedd Mercy University is a private nonprofit institution. Graduates earn a median of $67,145 within ten years.

#24

B- Loretto, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Saint Francis University serves students in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $44,000.

#25

B- Reading, PA

A private nonprofit institution, Alvernia University serves students in Reading, Pennsylvania. Annual in-state tuition is $45,000.

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