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2019 Best Colleges for Nursing in IndianaAbout this List

The Best Colleges for Nursing ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews using data from the U.S. Department of Education. The ranking compares the top nursing schools in the U.S. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Purdue University

    • 4 Year
    • West Lafayette, IN
    • 4,325
    1 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Junior: My experience at Purdue has been great! At Purdue, students are offered great opportunities to participate in research, student led organizations, and extra curricular activities on throughout the year. Because Purdue is a research university, students and faculty definitely can develop a rapport that fosters a students growth in obtaining certain knowledge and skills. Purdue also offers many great opportunities for students to develop leadership through becoming members of one of the hundreds organizations on campus. Lastly, Purdue students can attend many sports events whether it be for the school's football team or even an intramural team game. Purdue has may eateries and study spots so people can meet up for lunch or dinner then study for upcoming exams. Together, Purdue is a great school for people to cultivate connections and develop necessary leadership skills for their careers and in life.
    Read 4,325 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 57% Acceptance Rate
    • $12,117 Net Price
    • 1150-1380 SAT Range
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  2. Indiana Wesleyan University

    • 4 Year
    • Marion, IN
    • 963
    2 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Alum: I had an excellent experience at this university during my three and a half years there. I had numerous opportunities to explore my passions and excel in my academics. I was employed in several on-campus positions including Residence Life and had wonderful opportunities in the Psychology department. I did find that some restrictions were a bit drastic compared to the way I was raised and there are some aspects of the campus culture that I could have done without; however, my overall experience was made amazing by my participation in the John Wesley Honors College! I would recommend this university to any student looking to pursue excellence and who doesn't mind a slightly conservative environment.
    Read 963 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,008 Net Price
    • 1010-1220 SAT Range
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  3. Marian University Indianapolis

    • 4 Year
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • 406
    3 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Sophomore: Love the atmosphere! Love my professors! Love the area of where its located! I can't say enough good things about it. I think if you live close you should tour because it is the hidden gem of Indiana schools. Profs are great and super helpful. There are tons of resources on campus. It is a small school so you get all the attention you could ever need. We have access to a fabulous DO medical school if you are interested in research. We just built a new business school and just got a beautiful donation for the education college. Marian is a great place. We are so close to Indy it is great but we are also close to speedway and other surrounding cities so it is easy to commute if you need. Marian is just a great place.
    Read 406 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 59% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,902 Net Price
    • 1000-1200 SAT Range
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    Cleveland State University

    • 4 Year
    • Cleveland, OH
    • 1,670

    Freshman: I love the class sizes because you're able to build more personal relationships with your professors and get one on one attention if needed. The professors actually care about their jobs and their students. Cleveland State is located in downtown Cleveland so there are many different attractions including restaurants, stores , museums, bars , parks you name it! Another thing I really love about CSU is the advisory services as a first generation freshman I felt very supported as far as preparation as well as financial help. The party scene is not really great but otherwise all around great school .
    Read 1,670 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • $15,320 Net Price
    • 990-1210 SAT Range
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  5. Valparaiso University

    • 4 Year
    • Valparaiso, IN
    • 1,021
    4 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Sophomore: Valparaiso University Is a beautiful college. I enjoy this college very much, the campus is beautiful, down town Valpo is less than one or two miles away! They have fun festivals during the summer! Something that I believe Valpo lacks is that I believe that is should offer classes yearly around rather than just every other semester. I bilieve that they should also get better Advisors. I started school May 2019 and through out my acadamics, I have tried to reach out to her many times , and through out those times she has only contacted me back ocne. This is very irriatating becuase they should be there to help us, and it honestly feels like she does not want anything to do with me when I ask for help.
    Read 1,021 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,099 Net Price
    • 1060-1270 SAT Range
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  6. Saint Mary's College - Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Notre Dame, IN
    • 505
    5 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Senior: I have had a wonderful time at Saint Mary's College. I am from out of state and both the academics as well as administrative offices have been very helpful in providing me with an understanding of my finances and resources to use within the campus. I am active in a few clubs on campus and this has allowed me to make friends. The professors here are warm and inviting and masters at their crafts. I see many opportunities for growth in my Nursing career!
    Read 505 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • $26,664 Net Price
    • 1030-1250 SAT Range
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  7. University of Saint Francis - Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Wayne, IN
    • 410
    6 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Senior: My experience at the USF has been amazing! The classroom sizes are small and manageable allowing you to get to know your professors and faculty and provides more time for one-on-one help if needed. The faculty and staff truly care about you and want you to succeed, they go out of their way to help the students succeed. My classmates are my best friends and family, everyone cares about each other and helps one another succeed. The clinical settings are professional and instructors strive to obtain the most beneficial experiences for the students so that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to operate in the workforce following graduation.
    Read 410 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 99% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,204 Net Price
    • 960-1140 SAT Range
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  9. University of Indianapolis

    • 4 Year
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • 924
    7 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Graduate Student: I'm a distance student, pursuing my Masters of Gerontology. I love my professors and the staff! They've gone out of their way to help me succeed there and I feel like part of the campus from 300 miles away. Their system of education for the distance students is easy to work within and fun. It's a great place to go to school long-distance and earn a degree.
    Read 924 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,510 Net Price
    • 990-1180 SAT Range
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  10. Goshen College

    • 4 Year
    • Goshen, IN
    • 131
    8 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Senior: As a music major, Goshen College has phenomenal facilities! The concert hall is comparable to Carnegie Hall, and international names come through regularly to perform. Because the college is small, class sizes are often around 20 students, and professors are very accessible.
    Read 131 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 64% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,446 Net Price
    • 980-1230 SAT Range
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  11. Bethel College - Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Mishawaka, IN
    • 507
    9 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Niche User: I love everything about Bethel College!I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College! I love everything about Bethel College!
    Read 507 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 90% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,327 Net Price
    • 950-1160 SAT Range
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  14. University of Evansville

    • 4 Year
    • Evansville, IN
    • 661
    10 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Freshman: The University of Evansville was very good about communicating with me about the school, the programs offered, and the beautiful campus life. After visiting campus a few time and talking with various different people about study abroad, athletics , and what majors options I had, I knew the best fit for me would be UE. There are exceptional staff all across campus and within each department! The student body is also very welcoming and inclusive!
    Read 661 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,046 Net Price
    • 1020-1260 SAT Range
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  15. Anderson University - Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Anderson, IN
    • 616

    Junior: I love Anderson University. My experience here has changed my entire life and perspective on everything I do. The relationships I've created are second to none. I know going forward that my education is in good standing with professors I can rely on to make sure I have the adequate resources to accomodate a successful career. Despite being in a relatively low-income city, Anderson is incredibly safe. I can easily say that attending this university is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
    Read 616 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 65% Acceptance Rate
    • $24,005 Net Price
    • 910-1110 SAT Range
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  16. Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis (IUPUI)

    • 4 Year
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • 3,422

    Junior: However, while I am thinking about transferring universities (simply just for preference), I would recommend this university to anyone! It's a dream come true. They have almost every major you can think of and everyone is very polite, the orientation was a breeze and my mentors were amazing and very informative. They made learning about the college fun. The classes are a workload but transitioning from a community college to a four year college (or jumping straight into it from HS), it's to be expected. You just have to manage your work, school, and social life well! The activities on campus are endless!
    Read 3,422 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 80% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,744 Net Price
    • 1000-1190 SAT Range
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  18. Ball State University

    • 4 Year
    • Muncie, IN
    • 3,345

    Junior: I have truly enjoyed my experience at Ball State University. I am enrolled in Teacher's College in the Elementary Education Program. I have had the privilege of building long-lasting relationships with classmates and outstanding professors in this program. All of my education classes have around 15-25 students in them. I personally love this class size because it allows me to create more meaningful and authentic relationships with my professor in a setting where I can have more one-on-one instruction if needed. With the encouragement and help of professors and my advisor on campus, I have been introduced to the opportunity to travel and teach in England for the summer. I am excited to announce that I have made the decision to study abroad! Without Ball State's professors and immersive learning opportunities, I would not be heading in the positive direction with my career that I am today. I am so thankful that I chose Ball State University to earn my degree in Elementary Education!
    Read 3,345 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,535 Net Price
    • 1080-1240 SAT Range
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  19. Huntington University

    • 4 Year
    • Huntington, IN
    • 369

    Sophomore: I love the small class size and how connected I feel with my classmates and professors. One on one conversations with peers and professionals are vital to honing one’s craft, and that’s one of Huntington’s greatest strengths. While the food isn’t the greatest, there still is good community and resources for connection that make the campus homey, safe, and pleasant to live on. Also, as the the campus is small, the rooms are rather large and housing is very nice!
    Read 369 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 81% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,219 Net Price
    • 950-1170 SAT Range
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  20. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
    • 210

    Alum: This place is the perfect place to empower leaders. It breads strong, intelligent and capable leaders with a voice. SMWC absolutely changed my life and gave me opportunities I'm positive I wouldn't have had anywhere else. It's a setting designed to help students succeed. The smallness helps to give students more support from professors, faculty and staff and an easier time accessing resources. Town is just minutes away with plenty of things to do and places to go for a night out and away from homework. It provided me the opportunity to play college sports, make lifelong friends and launched me into a career I love just 2.5 months after graduation. Without a doubt the best decision of my life was to attend this college and I owe so much of my success to my alma mater and the faculty/staff who helped encourage, support and challenge me along the way. You will not regret the decision to attend Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College!
    Read 210 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,508 Net Price
    • 890-1070 SAT Range
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  21. Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana

    • 2 Year
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • 1,262

    Freshman: Ivy Tech has a great focus on student success. Class sizes are small and professors care about their students. I enrolled during Express Enrollment week. The process was quick and simple, much easier than I had anticipated. They kept me updated about the process every step of the way. Ivy Tech has a good system. My only criticism would be that it can be difficult to meet with your advisor at first but they have a great Answer Center to help you out. I contacted the Answer Center about a question for my financial aid and they gave me the answers I needed and were very courteous. Overall great experience with Ivy Tech!
    Read 1,262 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $6,423 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  22. Indiana State University

    • 4 Year
    • Terre Haute, IN
    • 1,978

    Freshman: Indiana State University is an amazing campus with tons of diversity. I am a college freshmen and I love it. The professors are amazing at what they do and they really help and reach out to you when you need it because it is such a small campus. The athletics are also great! The campus environment is okay. The campus food is not the best thing in the world, but it will do for the time being. At least they have the commons food where the Burger King and Georges Cafe is. The dorms and housing is beautiful. I live in the towers and they are very nice, next year I will be moving into the sorority house though and those are also very nice. The parties on the weekend are good and most of the time safe. We have not had to many incidents with it not being safe on campus. Overall the student life is spectacular. Indiana State University is a excellent campus.
    Read 1,978 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 85% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,443 Net Price
    • 900-1110 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  25. University of Southern Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Evansville, IN
    • 873

    Sophomore: University of Southern Indiana is a great university! This unviersity has so many opportunities to get involved in or out of campus. For my first year here on campus I met so many great new people that became great friends with me. These friends become like family and people I can count on, they may live far away but they are still great and stay in contact with you. This campus also has many opportunities to get to know your professors, advisors, and mentors. The University of Southern Indiana brought me not only great friends but amazing group orgianzations to be involved with also, I am currently apart of the Student Ambassadors that give tours of the campus and not only that but for next year I am not your Emerging Leaders Mentor Leader. This places has so many great opportunities that look outstanding on resumes when you go to apply for a job in the future. It is small but a safe campus that makes you feel at home.
    Read 873 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,130 Net Price
    • 970-1170 SAT Range
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  26. Indiana University-Purdue University - Fort Wayne

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Wayne, IN
    • 1,142

    Senior: What most sparked my interest in Purdue Fort Wayne was there benefits for incoming freshman as well as their returning students. The dorms , so students would not have to drive to and from home, fast food and cafeteria on campus, keeps everything close so students don't even have to leave campus , and classes are not that far of a walk. They help their students by providing federal aid. With the help of that it deducts cost of things significantly. The annual in
    Read 1,142 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 94% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,924 Net Price
    • 970-1170 SAT Range
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  27. Vincennes University

    • 4 Year
    • Vincennes, IN
    • 571

    Sophomore: Vincennes University (VU) is located in a boring town and this was the reason I chose it because it would allow me to stay focus on education. This is my second year studying in VU. I found that the professors are truly passionate on teaching and friendly! Their office doors are always open and they love students discussing with them! For homework, it is in an appropriate amount and it always help me grasp important concepts and get prepared for every quiz and test. There are many resources on campus. For example, COPE, a student support service, provides students with free tutoring, transfer-college tours, and regular community services. Apart from the education aspect, there are tons of leadership opportunities. For example, the Student Government Association, different club leadership positions, Resident Assistant, theater manager, etc. The teacher advisers are always so helpful assisting us to organize programs to foster students all-rounded developments.
    Read 571 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,089 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  28. Indiana University - South Bend

    • 4 Year
    • South Bend, IN
    • 785

    Junior: I am very glad that I chose to go to IUSB. Not only because it is affordable but because the classes are small so the professor gets to know you personally and helps when you have questions about the subject. It is very different than the typical lecture you would get at a bigger University and it helped a lot for someone like me who learns better in smaller groups. I've made so many friends because of the way IUSB is set up! If I had to choose it all over again, I would.
    Read 785 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 78% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,331 Net Price
    • 930-1120 SAT Range
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  29. Indiana University - Southeast

    • 4 Year
    • New Albany, IN
    • 656

    Freshman: I am just a freshman at Indiana University Southeast (IUS), but I have loved the start of my college life! I started the year commuting, but was able to move on campus shortly after first semester started. This has helped me build relationships with other students at IUS. I have enjoyed living on my own and meeting lots of new people!
    My professors and advisors have helped me get off to a great start. I have had a variety of classes so far-math, art, business, biology...I am finding that each class is different and pushing me to adapt and interact with not only fellow students by also my professors.
    I look forward to continuing my education and graduating from IUS at the end of my four years there!
    Read 656 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,210 Net Price
    • 950-1120 SAT Range
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  32. Indiana University - Northwest

    • 4 Year
    • Gary, IN
    • 669

    Senior: Good teacher-to-student ratio. More hands-on interaction with professors than at IU Bloomington. With so many students at bigger schools, students are not always given the amount of attention and focus they need. At IUN, though, the professors are very invested in your success and professional development. In particular, the geology department head, Kris Huysken, goes above and beyond her obligated duties. Not only has she and other professors helped students find and apply for internships, but if the student is in good academic standing they will also go with you to visit a college campus to check out a graduate program you may be interested in. Overall, although IUN does not have the widest spectrum of majors, the ones that are offered are taught by faculty that are genuinely concerned with your success during and after your time at IUN.
    Read 669 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $6,736 Net Price
    • 890-1090 SAT Range
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  33. Indiana University - Kokomo

    • 4 Year
    • Kokomo, IN
    • 421

    Sophomore: The professors truly care about your success. It’s a small school but offers a lot of clubs, organization, Student life and study abroad opportunities as a regional Indiana University campus. Most importantly, the cost is a fraction of larger schools and your degree still says Indiana University!
    Read 421 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,935 Net Price
    • 950-1120 SAT Range
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  34. Indiana University - East

    • 4 Year
    • Richmond, IN
    • 286

    Senior: IU is a great college offering the convienence of online classes to finish degree. The professors are top notch and always willing to give you your time. Online courses are tough but their curriculum makes it tolerable. The professors are easy to reach and provide ease to contact if needed. There are writing labs and math labs available 24/7. My experience at IU has been more than pleasant. I have two classes remaining and would recommend IU to anyone interested in online classes. Because I live in Nashville, TN, it was hard to be involved with any campus activity, but, from what I see in emails, IU has plenty of activities and always step up to help their local community. Again, I would recommend Indiana University to anyone wanting to take online classes!
    Read 286 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 70% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,971 Net Price
    • 940-1120 SAT Range
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    Michigan State University

    • 4 Year
    • East Lansing, MI
    • 5,200

    Freshman: I am attending Michigan State University this fall! While on my visit to campus I met quite a few students and teachers who were all very pleasant to chat with and spanned a variety of cultures. I loved that the dorms are bigger than many other universities, I didn't feel claustrophobic like I did on other college tours. The dorms, while nice, can never live up to how beautiful the campus actually is on the outside! With green grass and stunning architecture, there is a place for everyone and everything on campus!
    Read 5,200 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 72% Acceptance Rate
    • $16,684 Net Price
    • 1100-1320 SAT Range
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    University of Vermont

    • 4 Year
    • Burlington, VT
    • 1,645

    Niche User: Love it! Such a great campus with lots and lots of opportunities offered throughtout. Many chances to intern and get connected with the outside world. Great little safe city outside the college. Easy to contact teachers and lots of things to get yourself involved in on campus and off campus. Very pretty campus with average size dorms but very clean and organized rooms. You’ll always find somebody or something to love at the university of Vermont. They have a dairy bar where you can get all different flavors of ice cream at almost any time of the day right in the cafeteria. There is also easy access to skiing and snowboarding mountains which is an activity a lot of students choose to involve themselves in here at University of Vermont. Last but not least, there are thousands and thousands of clubs, sport teams and activities that every student is allowed to go into.
    Read 1,645 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 67% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,815 Net Price
    • 1180-1350 SAT Range
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