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2026 Nursing Schools in Virginia

Browse 59 nursing schools in Virginia. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Public 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.

$21,803 In-State Tuition
26,409 Students
95% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Public 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%.

$14,250 In-State Tuition
22,740 Students
81% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Public 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%.

$14,220 In-State Tuition
39,766 Students
70% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, Non-Profit 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.

$18,489 In-State Tuition
1,717 Students
26% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Virginia Beach, VA

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

$21,650 In-State Tuition
10,657 Students
54% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Public Wise, VA

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

$11,780 In-State Tuition
2,167 Students
47% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Lynchburg, VA

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

$36,750 In-State Tuition
2,316 Students
61% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Public Fredericksburg, VA

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

$14,640 In-State Tuition
3,826 Students
68% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, For-Profit Virginia Beach, VA

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

$18,484 In-State Tuition
12,572 Students
42% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Public Richmond, VA

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

$16,945 In-State Tuition
28,464 Students
65% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Private, For-Profit 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.

$18,145 In-State Tuition
395 Students
89% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Hampton, VA

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

$30,592 In-State Tuition
4,244 Students
50% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Public Norfolk, VA

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

$12,750 In-State Tuition
23,743 Students
46% Graduation Rate
11 Programs

Public Radford, VA

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

$12,548 In-State Tuition
7,812 Students
52% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Winchester, VA

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

$36,950 In-State Tuition
4,454 Students
66% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, For-Profit 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.

$18,145 In-State Tuition
258 Students
92% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Private, Non-Profit 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.

$17,250 In-State Tuition
350 Students
100% Graduation Rate
3 Programs

Private, Non-Profit 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.

$49,466 In-State Tuition
1,687 Students
74% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Arlington, VA

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

$40,920 In-State Tuition
4,060 Students
59% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Private, Non-Profit 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.

$38,550 In-State Tuition
1,476 Students
45% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Private, Non-Profit 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.

$43,920 In-State Tuition
1,154 Students
55% Graduation Rate
7 Programs

Private, Non-Profit 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.

$26,770 In-State Tuition
959 Students
29% Graduation Rate
4 Programs

Public Farmville, VA

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

$15,744 In-State Tuition
4,612 Students
64% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public 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.

$4,979 In-State Tuition
4,254 Students
45% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit 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.

$22,465 In-State Tuition
104,327 Students
65% Graduation Rate
8 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA $21,803 95.3% 11
2 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA $14,250 81% 11
3 George Mason University Fairfax, VA $14,220 69.9% 7
4 Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA $18,489 25.9% 2
5 Regent University Virginia Beach, VA $21,650 54.3% 4
6 University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA $11,780 47.1% 1
7 University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA $36,750 60.8% 4
8 University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA $14,640 68.1% 1
9 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA $18,484 42% 6
10 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA $16,945 64.9% 8
11 South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA $18,145 89.5% 6
12 Hampton University Hampton, VA $30,592 50.5% 6
13 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA $12,750 46.2% 11
14 Radford University Radford, VA $12,548 51.7% 10
15 Shenandoah University Winchester, VA $36,950 66.5% 7
16 South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA $18,145 91.7% 6
17 Riverside College of Health Careers Newport News, VA $17,250 100% 3
18 Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA $49,466 74.3% 1
19 Marymount University Arlington, VA $40,920 59.3% 10
20 Averett University Danville, VA $38,550 44.7% 1
21 Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA $43,920 55.5% 7
22 Bluefield University Bluefield, VA $26,770 29.1% 4
23 Longwood University Farmville, VA $15,744 63.9% 1
24 New River Community College Dublin, VA $4,979 45.3% 1
25 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA $22,465 64.5% 8

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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