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Best Nursing Schools in Connecticut (2026)

Connecticut has 90 nursing programs across 15 cities. 28 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 93%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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Total programs
6
Program types
93%
Avg NCLEX rate
28
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Top BSN Programs in Connecticut by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in Connecticut by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Fairfield University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Fairfield, CT•$975
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University of Saint Joseph — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•West Hartford, CT•$45,908
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Sacred Heart University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Fairfield, CT•$48,460
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Western Connecticut State University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•Danbury, CT•$12,763 in / $16,095 out
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Southern Connecticut State University — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•New Haven, CT•$12,828 in / $26,104 out
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Southern Connecticut State University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•New Haven, CT•$12,828 in / $26,104 out
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University of Hartford — RN to BSN
RN_TO_BSN•West Hartford, CT•$47,647
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University of Bridgeport — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Bridgeport, CT•$35,760
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Nursing Programs in Connecticut by Type

ADN
3 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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BSN
17 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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ABSN
7 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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RN to BSN
8 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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MSN
16 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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DNP
33 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
View DNP in Connecticut→All states

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Connecticut

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Fairfield University
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$975
Connecticut State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,092 in / $14,840 out
Connecticut State Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • CERT
$5,092 in / $14,840 out
Charter Oak State College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$8,506
Central Connecticut State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$12,460 in / $25,736 out
Central Connecticut State University
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$12,460 in / $25,736 out
Western Connecticut State University
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$12,763 in / $16,095 out
Western Connecticut State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$12,763 in / $16,095 out
Southern Connecticut State University
RN to BSN • RN_TO_BSN
$12,828 in / $26,104 out
Southern Connecticut State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$12,828 in / $26,104 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Connecticut?

There are 90 nursing programs in Connecticut, spanning 3 ADN, 17 BSN, 7 ABSN, 8 RN to BSN, 16 MSN, 33 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Connecticut?

Based on 28 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Connecticut is 93%. The highest rate is 100% at University of Saint Joseph.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Connecticut?

The most affordable option is Fairfield University (ABSN) at $975.

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