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Best Nursing Schools in Indiana (2026)

Indiana has 137 nursing programs across 24 cities. 40 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 89%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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137
Total programs
6
Program types
89%
Avg NCLEX rate
40
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Top BSN Programs in Indiana 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 Indiana by NCLEX Pass Rate

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

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Indiana University-Northwest — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Gary, IN•$8,179 in / $22,043 out
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University of Indianapolis — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Indianapolis, IN•$36,136
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Ball State University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Muncie, IN•$10,758 in / $28,766 out
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Indiana University-Indianapolis — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Indianapolis, IN•$10,449 in / $33,717 out
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Marian University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Indianapolis, IN•$945
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Purdue University Northwest — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Hammond, IN•$8,419 in / $15,620 out
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Indiana State University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Terre Haute, IN•$9,992 in / $21,734 out
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Indiana University-Kokomo — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Kokomo, IN•$8,179 in / $22,043 out
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Anderson University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Anderson, IN•$35,640

Nursing Programs in Indiana by Type

ADN
7 programs
Avg NCLEX: 94%
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BSN
32 programs
Avg NCLEX: 89%
View BSN in Indiana→All states
ABSN
12 programs
Avg NCLEX: 89%
View ABSN in Indiana→All states
RN to BSN
19 programs
View RN to BSN in Indiana→All states
MSN
23 programs
View MSN in Indiana→All states
DNP
37 programs
View DNP in Indiana→All states

Nursing Programs in Indiana by City

Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.

Indianapolis (26)West Lafayette (14)Fort Wayne (11)Marion (10)Evansville (9)Terre Haute (8)Muncie (7)Hammond (6)Valparaiso (5)Anderson (4)Gary (4)Goshen (4)Kokomo (4)Mishawaka (4)New Albany (3)Notre Dame (3)South Bend (3)Vincennes (3)

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Indiana

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

Marian University
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$945
Ivy Tech Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,912 in / $9,465 out
Ivy Tech Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,912 in / $9,465 out
American College of Education
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$6,240
Purdue University Northwest
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$6,430 in / $11,585 out
Purdue University Northwest
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$6,430 in / $11,585 out
Purdue University Northwest
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$6,430 in / $11,585 out
American College of Education
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • DNP
$6,600
American College of Education
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$6,600
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$6,846 in / $15,497 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Indiana?

There are 137 nursing programs in Indiana, spanning 7 ADN, 32 BSN, 12 ABSN, 19 RN to BSN, 23 MSN, 37 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Indiana?

Based on 40 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Indiana is 89%. The highest rate is 100% at University of Evansville.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Indiana?

The most affordable option is Marian University (ABSN) at $945.

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Helpful Guides for Indiana Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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