The Top Nursing Schools in The U.S. - Chosen By Students!

Nurse.org launched our first annual "Top Nursing Schools- Student Choice Awards" contest, where your student and alumni votes determined the champions! Nursing students and alumni from around the country voted for these three schools as the best nursing schools in the U.S.  

Top 3 Nursing Schools in the United States, as Voted by Students and Alumni 

1. Tennessee: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
2. Kansas: Washburn University
3. Delaware: University of Delaware

About the Contest

Nursing education plays a pivotal role in producing skilled and compassionate healthcare providers. This contest aims to honor the nursing schools that excel in providing exceptional education, fostering innovation, and preparing nurses to make a positive impact on patients' lives.

About the Selection Process

Voting Phase (state level): Votes were cast for nursing schools that voters believed stood out as the best in their state. 

• State winners announced: 50 schools voted as the best nursing school in their state progressed to the final round of voting. 

Voting Phase (national level): The top 50 schools progressed to the national round of voting where voters chose the top three schools in the U.S. 

Methodology

A Nurse.org panel of nurses reviewed every school in the U.S. and used a number of factors to rank the top 10 schools by state. Ranking factors include, 

• Reputation
• NCLEX pass rate
• Tuition
• Acceptance rate, when available
• Only ACEN or CCNE accredited schools are eligible 

Winners and Prizes

State level: The nursing school with the most votes in each state will be crowned the "Top Nursing School in [State] - Student Choice Award" and receive,

• A digital badge to display online
• Named as the #1 best nursing school, chosen by students, in your state on Nurse.org (over 1 million visitors per month!)
• Shout-out on Nurse.org’s social media accounts (reaching over 30 million users per month!

National level: The top 3 nursing schools with the most votes in the United States will receive,

•  A prestigious award plaque
• An exclusive article featuring your school on Nurse.org’s website (over 1 million visitors per month!)
• A feature in Nurse.org's weekly newsletter (160,000 subscribers)

No-Essay Scholarship

The Nurse.org $1,500 Healthcare Leaders scholarship is offered to students entering, or currently pursuing, an educational program related to nursing or medicine. No essay is required, enter here. 

Top Nursing School in Each State, Chosen by You

1. Alabama: Samford University

2. Alaska: University of Alaska Anchorage

3. Arizona: The University of Arizona

4. Arkansas: Harding University

5. California: California State University, Long Beach

6. Colorado: Adams State University

7. Connecticut: Western Connecticut State University

8. Delaware: University of Delaware

9. Florida: University of Florida

10. Georgia: Augusta University

11. Hawaii: University of Hawaii Hilo

12. Idaho: Lewis-Clark State College

13. Illinois: Loyola University Chicago

14. Indiana: Huntington University

15. Iowa: University of Iowa

16. Kansas: Washburn University

17. Kentucky: Lindsey Wilson College

18. Louisiana: McNeese State University

19. Maine: Husson University

20. Maryland: Coppin State University

21. Massachusetts: Regis College

22. Michigan: Calvin University

23. Minnesota: St. Cloud State University

24. Mississippi: Mississippi College

25. Missouri: University of Missouri - Columbia

26. Montana: Carroll College

27. Nebraska: University of Nebraska Medical Center

28. Nevada: Roseman University

29. New Hampshire: University of New Hampshire

30. New Jersey: Caldwell University

31. New Mexico: University of New Mexico

32. New York: Pace University

33. North Carolina: Fayetteville State University

34. North Dakota: University of Jamestown

35. Ohio: The Ohio State University

36. Oklahoma: Oklahoma Christian University

37. Oregon: Linfield University

38. Pennsylvania: Villanova University

39. Rhode Island: Rhode Island College

40. South Carolina: University of South Carolina Beaufort

41. South Dakota: Mount Marty University

42. Tennessee: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

43. Texas: Texas Woman’s University

44. Utah: University of Utah

45. Vermont: Norwich University

46. Virginia: Virginia Commonwealth University

47. Washington: University of Washington

48. West Virginia: West Virginia Wesleyan College

49. Wisconsin: Marquette University

50. Wyoming: Northern Wyoming Community College District

>>>Vote for the best nursing school in the United States!

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We invite you to be a part of this impactful contest and help us shine a spotlight on the nursing schools that are making a difference in nursing education. Your vote matters, and together, we can acknowledge the exceptional contributions of these institutions.

Thank you for your dedication to healthcare and your commitment to nurturing the next generation of nurses!