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Easiest Nursing Schools to Get Into (2026)

We ranked nursing programs by school acceptance rate to help you find programs that may be easier to get into. Note: acceptance rates shown are institution-level, not specific to the nursing program. There are 1000 pre-licensure nursing programs in our database.

1000
Programs
53
States
91%
Avg NCLEX rate
$23,099
Avg tuition

Top Programs by NCLEX Pass Rate

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

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Harding University — Accelerated BSN
Searcy, AR•NCLEX 100%•$24,888
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Cedar Crest College — Accelerated BSN
Allentown, PA•NCLEX 100%•$44,934
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University of North Alabama — Accelerated BSN
Florence, AL•NCLEX 100%•$11,990 in / $22,190 out
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Northern Kentucky University — Accelerated BSN
Highland Heights, KY•NCLEX 100%•$10,896 in / $21,480 out
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University of Maine — Accelerated BSN
Fort Kent, ME•NCLEX 100%•$260
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Most Affordable Programs

Sorted by lowest available tuition.

University of Maine
Accelerated BSN • Fort Kent, ME
$260
West Liberty University
Accelerated BSN • West Liberty, WV
$370
Montana State University
Accelerated BSN • Bozeman, MT
$418
George Mason University
Accelerated BSN • Fairfax, VA
$433
University of Mississippi
Accelerated BSN • Jackson, MS
$441
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Accelerated BSN • Olathe, KS
$628
California State University-Fullerton
Accelerated BSN • Fullerton, CA
$695
Eastern Michigan University
Accelerated BSN • Ypsilanti, MI
$728
Marian University
Accelerated BSN • Indianapolis, IN
$945
Northern Arizona University
Accelerated BSN • Flagstaff, AZ
$979

Frequently Asked Questions

How many programs are covered?

This guide covers 1000 programs across 53 states.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate?

Based on programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate is 91%. The highest rate is 100% at Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online.

What is the most affordable program?

The most affordable option is University of Maine at $260.

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