Skip to content

Best Nursing Schools in Normal, Illinois (2026)

Normal has 9 nursing programs across 7 program types. 3 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 97%. Below are programs ranked by NCLEX performance and tuition.

All Illinois programsSearch & filter
9
Programs
7
Program types
97%
Avg NCLEX rate
3
With NCLEX data

Top Nursing Programs in Normal by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

1
2
Illinois State University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Normal, IL•$16,021 in / $28,086 out
3

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Normal

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure.

Heartland Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$5,460 in / $15,420 out
Heartland Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$5,460 in / $15,420 out
Illinois State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$10,009 in / $12,646 out
Illinois State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$10,009 in / $12,646 out
Illinois State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$10,009 in / $12,646 out
Illinois State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$10,009 in / $12,646 out
Illinois State University
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$16,021 in / $28,086 out
Illinois State University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$16,021 in / $28,086 out

Programs in Normal by Type

Browse the full state-wide rankings for each program type.

ADN programs in IllinoisABSN programs in IllinoisMSN programs in IllinoisDNP programs in IllinoisBSN programs in IllinoisRN_TO_BSN programs in IllinoisCERT programs in Illinois

Other Cities in Illinois

Browse programs in other Illinois cities.

Chicago (44)Peoria (24)Rockford (13)Springfield (11)Elmhurst (8)Bourbonnais (7)Decatur (7)Joliet (6)Quincy (6)Romeoville (6)Dekalb (5)North Chicago (5)
Want personalized rankings? Complete the intake portal to see match scores tailored to your GPA, exam scores, and preferences.