2024 Best Colleges for Nursing in the Columbus Area

• Columbus, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  5,807 reviews

Senior: As a fourth-year student at The Ohio State University, my experience has been enriching. The diverse academic programs allowed me to explore various fields, and the faculty's expertise and dedication have been invaluable. I've particularly enjoyed the research opportunities, which provided practical skills and experience. Campus life is vibrant, with numerous student organizations and activities, including spirited football games and cultural events. The state-of-the-art facilities, like libraries and recreational centers, have enhanced my experience. One improvement I'd suggest is reducing class sizes in introductory courses for more personalized attention. Overall, my time at OSU has been fantastic, offering a blend of rigorous academics, a lively campus atmosphere, and opportunities for growth. It's been a journey filled with education, experiences, and lasting friendships. Go Buckeyes!... Read 5,807 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 57%

• Net price $19,474

• SAT range 1250-1440

• Westerville, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  719 reviews

Junior: The faculty at Otterbein University is amazing. The professors are passionate about teaching students so that they will succeed in whatever feild they go into. Otterbein also has so many opportunities for students to get involved. As a transfer student, finding a group to beling to at school was a little difficult at first. Staff members went out of their way to help me get involved! I came from a predominately online based university, so learning in person is also one of the perks for me. If you want to meet great people, learn from professionals, and be offered resources from student mentors to help you get to where you want to go... Otterbein is for you.... Read 719 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 83%

• Net price $22,138

• SAT range 1010-1220

• Columbus, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  953 reviews

Sophomore: I first chose Capital because it was a calm and inviting vibe. The small classes and having professors personally know you make learning and studying more personal and applied is a great way to retain more information. It’s also a small campus so you get familiar with people quickly which adds to the inviting vibe. Their multitude of resources is also a huge help for almost anything ranging from tutoring to mental health services. Overall, Capital is definitely for those who want small attentive classes and prefer to have a sense of familiarity around campus.... Read 953 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 74%

• Net price $22,742

• SAT range 1000-1260

• Columbus, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  231 reviews

Alum: I loved the flexibility of class times because I was working full time while finishing my bachelor’s degree. I did find it frustrating that students who were using poor grammar, and using the English language improperly, were going to achieve the same degree that I held in such high esteem.... Read 231 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 70%

• Net price $21,766

• SAT range —

• Columbus, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  124 reviews

Sophomore: I have had a wonderful experience with Mount Carmel College of Nursing. From the admission process to now, attending classes have been a smooth transition since transferring from Columbus State Community College. The only thing I would like to see is more students applying and becoming future nurses.... Read 124 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 52%

• Net price $18,984

• SAT range —

• Columbus, OH•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  1,771 reviews

Freshman: My experience with CSCC has been amazing. My professors are great and I’m excited about my future. Online learning is a process initially, but once you get in the swing of things it’s great! I haven’t been in school in about 20 years and so much has changed since graduating in 2020’s I’m so glad that I bet on myself and decided to take the leap of faith and return to school. My outlook is great and I can’t wait to see what the future holds. Education is one of the biggest and best investments in oneself, and I couldn’t be happy with my decision to attend CSCC. CSCC is not only affordable, but it’s also a great school that offers many different majors. Before deciding to attend CSCC, I looked at many different schools. The lost cost of tuition, and small class size were some of the deciding factors in my choice to attend. Some great things that CSCC offers are scheduling sessions that have SMEs that help walk you through the class selection process. I couldn’t ask for a better school!... Read 1,771 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,093

• SAT range —

• Westerville, OH•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.94 out of 5  391 reviews

Freshman: My experience at Hondros so far has been good. I have just completed my last College-099 class today. It provides some great insight of what to expect at the college, throughout the curriculum, and some good study tips. I really appreciate this beginner course. It helped to calm some of my nerves, get into the groove of school, and answer some questions before classes officially begin. I cannot think if anything that should be changed so far. I am excited to start my semester, graduate, and become an LPN!!... Read 391 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 82%

• Net price $25,175

• SAT range —

• Columbus, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  554 reviews

Freshman: From the moment I expressed interest with Franklin University, I was immediately welcomed by their admissions and academic department. Franklin University had given me just the amount of courage and persistence I needed to continue to pursue my goal in becoming a psychiatrist. I found Franklin University while I was online researching schools of interest. I wanted an online school that was able to give me an in person experience while still being able to maintain life outside of school. I attended online school before and it wasn't half the experience I have already begun receiving from Franklin U..Once I learned Franklin University was one of the top choices for adults offering the best online Psychology Degree programs, I just knew this was a great option for me. I then became knowledgeable of how affordable, available and successful they are and I was furthermore influenced to choose Franklin University. I am excited to learn from them and encourage others to research them as well!... Read 554 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,658

• SAT range —

• Westerville, OH•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.91 out of 5  79 reviews

Freshman: God willing I will begin October 2nd. I have heard mixed reviews about Fortis college. I have almost given up on my goal to become a Registered Nurse because of finances. But I am hoping that I can win a scholarship to pay my monthly responsibilities.... Read 79 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $27,733

• SAT range —

• Columbus, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 2.89 out of 5  18 reviews

Freshman: They are fast at responding, very strong communication skills. They provide many different types of information that will help you understand your program. Information based on how credible the school was, was given with different fact sheets and pdf documents as well. They provide pdf slides on graduation rates as well. I can say they so far have been perfect and fast acting.... Read 18 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $28,771

• SAT range —

• Columbus, OH•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: I HAVENT START CLASSES YET BUT THEY HAVE HAD AN AWSOME ENROLLMENT PROCESS AND VERY HELPFUL WITH SIGN UPS. I CANT WAIT TO GET MY LEARNING START OFF AND GET A DIPLOMA TO FUTHER MY CARRER AND START MY FINICAL CARRER.... Read 6 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 87%

• Net price $49,997

• SAT range —

• Columbus, OH•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 2.95 out of 5  21 reviews

Niche User: A great value to further your education quickly and effectively and get the job you want without wasting time, money and energy.... Read 21 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 91%

• Net price $15,740

• SAT range —