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Nursing Schools in Virginia: 2026-2027

Explore and compare 59 top-ranked, accredited schools in Virginia. 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.

Data Last updated: May 16, 2026
Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

F

Private, For-Profit Norfolk, VA

Fortis College-Norfolk is a smaller private for-profit institution in Norfolk, Virginia with about 399 students. Graduates earn a median of $32,754 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Arlington, VA

Strayer University-Virginia is a smaller private for-profit institution in Arlington, Virginia with about 1,998 students. Graduates earn a median of $40,092 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

Public Hampton, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,088, Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 6,410 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

R

Public Glenns, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,102, Rappahannock Community College in Glenns, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,962 students.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

C

Public Lynchburg, VA

With annual in-state tuition at $5,157, Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, Virginia is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.

LPN Program Available

Private, For-Profit Fredericksburg, VA

Eastern Virginia Career College is a smaller private for-profit institution in Fredericksburg, Virginia with about 177 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, LPN

S

Private, For-Profit Falls Church, VA

Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing is a smaller private for-profit institution in Falls Church, Virginia with about 730 students. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

B

Private, Non-Profit Richmond, VA

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Richmond, Virginia with about 591 students. Graduates earn a median of $77,014 within ten years.

BSN Program Available

S

Private, Non-Profit Colonial Heights, VA

Southside College of Health Sciences is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Colonial Heights, Virginia with about 151 students. Graduates earn a median of $71,380 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
51 Fortis College-Norfolk Norfolk, VA $14,801 35.9% 1
52 Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA $13,920 23.4% 1
53 Virginia Peninsula Community College Hampton, VA $5,088 32.3% 2
54 Rappahannock Community College Glenns, VA $5,102 42.6% 2
55 Central Virginia Community College Lynchburg, VA $5,157 33.9% 1
56 Eastern Virginia Career College Fredericksburg, VA 89.8% 2
57 Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing Falls Church, VA 66.8% 1
58 Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Richmond, VA 1
59 Southside College of Health Sciences Colonial Heights, VA 1

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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