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Best Nursing Schools in Virginia: 2026-2027 Rankings

Accredited nursing schools in Virginia combine rigorous clinical preparation with strong student outcomes. Top programs like University of Virginia-Main Campus lead the state in NCLEX pass rates, affordability, and regional clinical placements. Ranked using the allnurses Quality Score across 12 federal data indicators.

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A- Charlottesville, VA

University of Virginia-Main Campus in Charlottesville, Virginia is a public institution with a 95% graduation rate and over 26,409 students. It offers 11 nursing programs across various degree levels.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

2

B Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia is a public institution with a 81% graduation rate and over 22,740 students. The acceptance rate is 72%.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD

3

B Fairfax, VA

One of the larger institutions in the state, George Mason University is a public school in Fairfax, Virginia with over 39,766 students. The acceptance rate is 87%.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

4

B Virginia Beach, VA

Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia with about 1,717 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,489.

2 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN

5

B Virginia Beach, VA

A private nonprofit institution, Regent University serves students in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $21,650.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

6

B Wise, VA

A public institution, University of Virginia's College at Wise serves students in Wise, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $11,780.

Offering BSN Program

7

B Lynchburg, VA

University of Lynchburg is a private nonprofit institution in Lynchburg, Virginia. Graduates earn a median of $56,380 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

8

B- Fredericksburg, VA

A public institution, University of Mary Washington serves students in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The acceptance rate is 80%.

Offering BSN Program

9

B- Virginia Beach, VA

ECPI University is a private for-profit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $18,484.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP

10

B- Richmond, VA

Based in Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. The acceptance rate is 93%.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

11

B- Glen Allen, VA

South University-Richmond is a smaller private for-profit institution in Glen Allen, Virginia with about 395 students. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, Post-MSN-Cert

12

B- Hampton, VA

A private nonprofit institution, Hampton University serves students in Hampton, Virginia. Annual in-state tuition is $30,592.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, PhD

13

B- Norfolk, VA

Based in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Total enrollment is about 23,700 students.

11 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

14

B- Radford, VA

Based in Radford, Virginia, Radford University is a public institution. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

15

B- Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University is a private nonprofit school in Winchester, Virginia offering nursing education. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

16

B- Virginia Beach, VA

South University-Virginia Beach is a smaller private for-profit institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia with about 258 students. Annual in-state tuition is $18,145.

6 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert

17

B- Newport News, VA

With a 13% acceptance rate, Riverside College of Health Careers is a selective private nonprofit institution in Newport News, Virginia. Graduates earn a median of $66,072 within ten years.

3 Nursing Programs Offered

ADN, BSN, CNA

18

B- Ashland, VA

Randolph-Macon College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Ashland, Virginia with about 1,687 students. The school reports a 74% graduation rate.

Offering BSN Program

19

B- Arlington, VA

Marymount University provides nursing education from its campus in Arlington, Virginia. The school reports a 59% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Offered

ABSN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

20

B- Danville, VA

Averett University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Danville, Virginia with about 1,476 students. Annual in-state tuition is $38,550.

Offering BSN Program

21
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B- Harrisonburg, VA

Eastern Mennonite University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Harrisonburg, Virginia with about 1,154 students. Annual in-state tuition is $43,920.

7 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

22

B- Bluefield, VA

Bluefield University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Bluefield, Virginia with about 959 students. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

23

B- Farmville, VA

A public institution, Longwood University serves students in Farmville, Virginia. Graduates earn a median of $52,347 within ten years.

Offering BSN Program

24

B- Dublin, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $4,979, New River Community College in Dublin, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $40,025 within ten years.

Offering ADN Program

25

B- Lynchburg, VA

One of the larger institutions in the state, Liberty University is a private nonprofit school in Lynchburg, Virginia with over 104,327 students. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Offered

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert

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