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Best Nursing Schools in Virginia (2026)

Virginia has 206 nursing programs across 48 cities. 100 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 91%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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206
Total programs
6
Program types
91%
Avg NCLEX rate
100
With NCLEX data

Top BSN Programs in Virginia 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 Virginia by NCLEX Pass Rate

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

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Shenandoah University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Winchester, VA•$36,028
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Liberty University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Lynchburg, VA•$21,222
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Nursing Programs in Virginia by Type

ADN
37 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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BSN
36 programs
Avg NCLEX: 89%
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ABSN
9 programs
Avg NCLEX: 90%
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RN to BSN
18 programs
Avg NCLEX: 91%
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MSN
23 programs
Avg NCLEX: 91%
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DNP
28 programs
Avg NCLEX: 91%
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Nursing Programs in Virginia by City

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

Virginia Beach (18)Richmond (15)Lynchburg (13)Norfolk (13)Harrisonburg (11)Charlottesville (10)Hampton (8)Arlington (7)Radford (7)Winchester (7)Danville (6)Fairfax (6)Chester (5)Fredericksburg (5)Chesapeake (4)Newport News (4)Vienna (4)Bluefield (3)Falls Church (3)Franklin (3)Glen Allen (3)Glenns (3)Locust Grove (3)Martinsville (3)

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in Virginia

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

George Mason University
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$433
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • MSN
$1,211
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • BSN
$2,884
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$2,884
New River Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,835 in / $10,837 out
New River Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,835 in / $10,837 out
Southside Virginia Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,848 in / $10,851 out
Danville Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,848 in / $10,851 out
Southside Virginia Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,848 in / $10,851 out
Danville Community College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$4,848 in / $10,851 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in Virginia?

There are 206 nursing programs in Virginia, spanning 37 ADN, 36 BSN, 9 ABSN, 18 RN to BSN, 23 MSN, 28 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in Virginia?

Based on 100 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in Virginia is 91%. The highest rate is 100% at Virginia Western Community College.

What is the cheapest nursing school in Virginia?

The most affordable option is George Mason University (ABSN) at $433.

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Helpful Guides for Virginia Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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