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Accredited RN-BSN Nursing Schools 2026-2027

Explore and compare 171 RN-BSN top-ranked, accredited schools across all 50 states and territories. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology, a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

NOTE: Program offerings and tuition are subject to change. Verify details directly with the institution.

Ranked #31 nationally, Salish Kootenai College is a public institution in Pablo, Montana. It offers 4 nursing programs across various degree levels.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, CNA, RN-BSN

Top RN-BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Angwin, CA

Pacific Union College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Angwin, California with about 974 students. The acceptance rate is 47%.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Top RN-BSN Nursing Schools Public Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University is a public institution in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Graduates earn a median of $46,453 within ten years.

13 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Top RN-BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Waukesha, WI

Based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Carroll University is a private nonprofit institution. Total enrollment is about 3,138 students.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Top RN-BSN Nursing Schools Private, For-Profit Irvine, CA

With a 10% acceptance rate, Stanbridge University is a selective private for-profit institution in Irvine, California. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, CNA, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Top RN-BSN Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Lewiston, ME

Maine College of Health Professions is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lewiston, Maine with about 239 students. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Bolivar, MO

A private nonprofit institution, Southwest Baptist University serves students in Bolivar, Missouri. Annual in-state tuition is $30,566.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN

Public Staten Island, NY

Based in Staten Island, New York, College of Staten Island CUNY is a public institution. The school reports a 66% graduation rate.

11 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Riverside, CA

California Baptist University is a private nonprofit school in Riverside, California offering nursing education. The school reports a 61% graduation rate.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, RN-BSN

Public Natchitoches, LA

A public institution, Northwestern State University of Louisiana serves students in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Annual in-state tuition is $8,864.

14 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-AGNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Butte, MT

Montana Technological University is a smaller public institution in Butte, Montana with about 1,702 students. Annual in-state tuition is $8,340.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Huntington, WV

Marshall University is a public school in Huntington, West Virginia offering nursing education. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

14 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NL, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Columbus, MS

Mississippi University for Women provides nursing education from its campus in Columbus, Mississippi. The school reports a 37% graduation rate.

13 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Public Morehead, KY

Morehead State University is a public institution in Morehead, Kentucky. Total enrollment is about 8,791 students.

7 Nursing Programs Available

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

Private, For-Profit St. Cloud, MN

Rasmussen University-Minnesota provides nursing education from its campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, BSN-DNP, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Saint Paul, MN

A private nonprofit institution, St Catherine University serves students in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Annual in-state tuition is $51,454.

14 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-NE, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Mobile, AL

University of Mobile is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Mobile, Alabama with about 1,545 students. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Campbellsville, KY

Campbellsville University is a private nonprofit institution in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $27,998.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Charleston, WV

University of Charleston provides nursing education from its campus in Charleston, West Virginia. The acceptance rate is 62%.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Hesston, KS

Hesston College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hesston, Kansas with about 373 students. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

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Private, Non-Profit Boiling Springs, NC

Based in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit institution. The school reports a 57% graduation rate.

10 Nursing Programs Available

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

Public Bowling Green, KY

A public institution, Western Kentucky University serves students in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $11,652.

12 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, Direct-Entry-MSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, PhD, Post-MSN-Cert, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Albany, NY

Maria College of Albany is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Albany, New York with about 722 students. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Frankfort, KY

Kentucky State University is a public school in Frankfort, Kentucky offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $9,387.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP, RN-BSN

Private, Non-Profit Williamsburg, KY

A private nonprofit institution, University of the Cumberlands serves students in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Annual in-state tuition is $9,875.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-BSN

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 Salish Kootenai College Pablo, MT $6,399 78.7% 4
2 Pacific Union College Angwin, CA $37,173 48.8% 3
3 McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA $8,489 49.4% 13
4 Carroll University Waukesha, WI $38,890 68.4% 3
5 Stanbridge University Irvine, CA 62.1% 7
6 Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston, ME $20,952 66.7% 3
7 Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO $30,566 47.3% 7
8 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY $7,490 65.7% 11
9 California Baptist University Riverside, CA $41,228 61.2% 8
10 Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA $8,864 45.5% 14
11 Montana Technological University Butte, MT $8,340 57.4% 3
12 Marshall University Huntington, WV $9,162 49.2% 14
13 Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS $8,492 37.4% 13
14 Morehead State University Morehead, KY $10,024 47.5% 7
15 Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN $11,490 53.5% 10
16 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN $51,454 64.5% 14
17 University of Mobile Mobile, AL $26,910 56.2% 8
18 Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY $27,998 43.8% 5
19 University of Charleston Charleston, WV $33,800 44.2% 3
20 Hesston College Hesston, KS $32,936 70.5% 3
21 Gardner-Webb University Boiling Springs, NC $34,760 56.7% 10
22 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY $11,652 52.5% 12
23 Maria College of Albany Albany, NY $18,740 53.3% 3
24 Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY $9,387 29.2% 5
25 University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY $9,875 45.3% 7
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