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2018 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
    • 4,218
    1 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Niche User: When I first went to this school, it took my breath away. Never had I felt so enclosed in such a large university. The experience was jaw dropping. Attending my first tailgate for the university was when I found why students were so proud to call themselves a Boilermaker. The experience was something I wish I could say I witnessed when going to other schools, but it was only unique to this school. I returned to the school several times for other sporting events and kept finding myself drawn to the school. I only knew about the athletics so I decided to dive deeper into the school and look at the academics. They are ranked so highly in so many aspects of education.
    I was surprised to find Purdue University was in the top 10 of best Engineering schools in the country. Despite the academics and athletics, the university stands out in being great for diversity, student groups and organizations, safety, and so much more!
    Read 4,218 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 56% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,693 Net Price
    • 1070-1320 SAT Range
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  2. Saint Mary's College - Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Notre Dame, IN
    • 499
    2 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Sophomore: I recently just transferred here, and so far its been great! The classes are small, so you really get to create one on one relationships with your professors. The dining hall food is really awful, and you have to live on campus all 4 years unless you want your scholarship taken away. However, the academic part is great!
    Read 499 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 82% Acceptance Rate
    • $25,991 Net Price
    • 980-1160 SAT Range
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  3. Valparaiso University

    • 4 Year
    • Valparaiso, IN
    • 1,001
    3 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Sophomore: I currently attend Valparaiso University. I am an Electrical Engineering major and in my second year. I love it here at Valpo! The university has so many people that care for each student. My experience here has been great. Every step of my journey toward my degree has not been easy. But, whether it be one of the professors, my academic adviser, or even another fellow student, there is always someone who has my back. The professors are always willing to give there time and effort to any student that needs it to help them succeed. I have many times dealt with a stressful situation, but ended up looking at it in a positive manner thanks to the great professors here. Overall, this is one of the greatest universities in the country and will always be my favorite.
    Read 1,001 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 83% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,626 Net Price
    • 990-1200 SAT Range
    Will You Get In?

  5. Marian University - Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • 400
    4 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 400 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 60% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,063 Net Price
    • 900-1140 SAT Range
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  6. University of Evansville

    • 4 Year
    • Evansville, IN
    • 647
    5 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Junior: University of Evansville is a great school. While challenging, the academics at this school are phenomenal and students are always pushed to succeed. Due to it being a small school, UE gives students the opportunity to work one on one with their professors and meet for office hours. Athletics are also a great asset to UE. Promoting the hard work of student athletes is something UE does a great job of. In addition, this school is VERY diverse giving students a chance to experience people fro other cultures.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 71% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,068 Net Price
    • 990-1220 SAT Range
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  7. Bethel College - Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Mishawaka, IN
    • 497
    6 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Niche User: Bethel College made me feel like I was right at home! Most colleges have an atmosphere and community that tends be overwhelming; however, at Bethel I had no problem with communicating with the students and faculty. It's just such a beautiful school, and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else.
    Read 497 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 98% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,525 Net Price
    • 910-1150 SAT Range
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  9. Indiana Wesleyan University

    • 4 Year
    • Marion, IN
    • 932
    7 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Freshman: IWU gives you many opportunities to grow in your faith with a community of like-minded individuals. The campus is beautiful and safe, and the dorms are similarly comfortable, but not quite worth the cost. Each professor teaches both the Word and their subject during class, which was very encouraging! Although, Marion, the surrounding town, is very unattractive and rundown and does not offer a lot to do after class.
    Read 932 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,519 Net Price
    • 920-1170 SAT Range
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  10. University of Indianapolis

    • 4 Year
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • 878
    8 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Freshman: I absolutely love this school! I am a proud Greyhound! I love the campus feel, and the staff is amazing! I can definitely say that I am getting the full college experience here. There is always some type of event going on the weekend or even during the week! I have never been bored while on campus! They offer great tips for our academic, personal, and social life which I believe is critical for college and for our further development for the real world and potentially grad school.
    Read 878 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,909 Net Price
    • 890-1120 SAT Range
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  11. Goshen College

    • 4 Year
    • Goshen, IN
    • 128
    9 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 128 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,398 Net Price
    • 870-1196 SAT Range
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    Earlham College

    • 4 Year
    • Richmond, IN
    • 225

    Alum: As an Earlham alum, I can't say enough about the impact and amazing transformation this place has had on my life and the person I am today. If you want to be challenged to think critically, to change the world, to see the world, to develop life-long relationships with people you spent your time on campus with (be they classmates or faculty), and to study with a diverse population (that is unparalleled in a liberal arts school anywhere in this country) then Earlham is for you. Its important to visit and experience first hand the community and engagement that exists at this very special placee. I promise it will be worth your while.
    Read 225 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,567 Net Price
    • 1150-1340 SAT Range
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  13. University of Saint Francis - Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Wayne, IN
    • 402
    10 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 402 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 97% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,031 Net Price
    • 900-1090 SAT Range
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  14. Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis (IUPUI)

    • 4 Year
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • 3,339
    11 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Freshman: Indiana University-Purdue University - Indianapolis (IUPUI) provides more degrees and majors than any other college or university in Indiana. Why is that so? The school is actually the combination of both Indiana University and Purdue University. Therefore, IUPUI offers degrees from both universities. While most other colleges claim they offer more opportunity, IUPUI is physically capable on fulfilling that promise. And as if it couldn't get any better, they also offer one of the lowest tuition costs in Indiana!
    Read 3,339 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 74% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,538 Net Price
    • 890-1130 SAT Range
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  15. Huntington University

    • 4 Year
    • Huntington, IN
    • 363
    12 Best Colleges for Nursing in Indiana

    Freshman: Huntington University has definitely changed how I view many different subjects. Including My Major which is Film Production. The professor and student relationship is unlike anything I have seen. You can actually feel as though that they know you, also all of them actually enjoy teaching the subject they are teaching! All of the students quickly become part of your family. If any one person has an issue everyone around is concerned for that individual and will help any way they can. I have personally experienced this during a crisis in my life. This college definitely impacted my life in the best possible way. 10 out of 10 would rate again.
    Read 363 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 89% Acceptance Rate
    • $21,533 Net Price
    • 900-1150 SAT Range
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  17. Anderson University - Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Anderson, IN
    • 609

    Freshman: I love AU! It has a great community of students and faculty. All the professors want to help all their students succeed! I absolutely love being a part of this school. They have many different majors and minors, and if they don't offer what you want, they will help you find a way to get there! All of the faculty members are so motivated to help their students, and you can tell they all love what they do. The athletics programs are pretty great too! The coaches are invested in their athletes and want to help them achieve their best!
    Read 609 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • $23,515 Net Price
    • 910-1110 SAT Range
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  18. Ball State University

    • 4 Year
    • Muncie, IN
    • 3,266

    Freshman: I was very hesitant to go away for college, but Ball State showed me every reason to love being away! Everyone is very friendly, and Ball State is truly my home away from home. If I had the chance to go back and choose another college, I wouldn't. As a nursing major, college can be very difficult. The teachers are very flexible as long as you contact them directly, don't be afraid to ask for help! The food served is actually a lot better than I expected and have places like Taco Bell, Chick-fil-a, Starbucks, Jamba Juice, and Papa John's right on campus! Ball State also strives to keep their campus as clean as possible and even have a building made of recyclable items. Ball State is small enough where it is not a hassle to get to class, but also large enough where you feel like you are getting that college experience you always dreamed of.
    Read 3,266 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 62% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,369 Net Price
    • 990-1170 SAT Range
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  19. University of Southern Indiana

    • 4 Year
    • Evansville, IN
    • 842

    Sophomore: I love USI. The campus is beautiful and safe. Great area to live in! Safe community. I am so happy I made the decision to come to USI. I have made so many life-long friends. I had amazing help from my advisor and other faculty and friends on deciding what I want to do with my future and they made it so easy. So many people here focus so much on their future. The food is amazing with all of the options. And we have a nationally ranked men's and women's basketball teams making it so exciting to go and watch them play. The dorms are up-to-date and so are all of the buildings. Very nice, new, and clean campus.
    Read 842 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 92% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,649 Net Price
    • 890-1080 SAT Range
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  20. Indiana State University

    • 4 Year
    • Terre Haute, IN
    • 1,929

    Freshman: My first semester at Indiana State University has been great! I have achieved 4.0 GPA and I made the Deans List. I enjoy the Aviation Program and I am excited for what my future holds. I intend to continue to work hard and take every opportunity the Indiana State University offers to me. With being enrolled in the Aviation Program, my costs increase for my schooling for the flight fees. I have worked to save money to help with my fees but I also find applying for what scholarships I can. I look forward to the remainder of my time at Indiana State University. Enjoying the sports activities, clubs and meeting many new people. I am proud to be a Sycamore and excelling to insure a great future for myself!
    Read 1,929 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 86% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,681 Net Price
    • 790-1020 SAT Range
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  21. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

    • 4 Year
    • Saint Mary of the Woods, IN
    • 202

    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 202 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • $19,401 Net Price
    • 825-1030 SAT Range
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    Franklin College

    • 4 Year
    • Franklin, IN
    • 449

    Junior: I love Franklin College because they've given me the opportunities to be successful and excel in my career field. They helped me choose that career field by offering me an internship at a hospital where I realized that I want to pursue being a physician's assistant rather than a doctor. The community of Franklin is one big family, and I've made friendships that will last a lifetime. We're also in a unique spot being in a small town but only 30 minutes from Indianapolis. If I could go back and do it all again, I would choose Franklin every time!
    Read 449 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 61% Acceptance Rate
    • $22,031 Net Price
    • 940-1480 SAT Range
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  23. Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana

    • 2 Year
    • Indianapolis, IN
    • 1,227

    Graduate Student: My experience at Ivy Tech was only the beginning to a never ending journey. Learned many different aspects of life as well as alot about myself. How to be disciplined and take the initiative in my area of studies that require a little bit more attentiveness are just to name a few key points to my success. Graduating with honors have been one of my many accomplishments and with continued unstoppable motivation, it will not be the last. So from childhood to adulthood, I’ve learned that I can do whatever I put my mind to whenever I am ready to do it. Life is what you make it! I give five stars to Ivy Tech, not just for the degree, but for the opportunity of advancement within myself and my skills.
    Read 1,227 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $6,094 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  24. Indiana University-Purdue University - Fort Wayne

    • 4 Year
    • Fort Wayne, IN
    • 1,115

    Freshman: IPFW is a very welcoming campus. They offer lots of clubs, and social events to get involved and to make new friends. The staff encourages you to meet new people, get involved in some way, and to do well on your academics. My experience with IPFW has been very great so far, the staff is very nice and willing to help you out in every way they can!
    Read 1,115 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 93% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,270 Net Price
    • 860-1080 SAT Range
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  25. Vincennes University

    • 4 Year
    • Vincennes, IN
    • 546

    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 546 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,922 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  26. Purdue University Northwest - Calumet

    • 4 Year
    • Hammond, IN
    • 973

    Senior: If you want one of the top engineering schools, pick Purdue Northwest. The diversity of the students, the beauty of the campus, and most importantly the dedication of my professors to helping me strengthen my strong points and refine my weak points are only three examples of what makes Purdue phenomenal! I couldn't have made the Dean's List 7 consecutive semesters without the support, guidance and diligence of my professors.
    Read 973 Reviews

    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 59% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,012 Net Price
    • 860-1070 SAT Range
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  27. Indiana University - South Bend

    • 4 Year
    • South Bend, IN
    • 771

    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 771 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 77% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,734 Net Price
    • 840-1050 SAT Range
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  30. Indiana University - Southeast

    • 4 Year
    • New Albany, IN
    • 648

    Senior: I love the small community at Indiana University Southeast. The small class sizes makes it easier to interact one-on-one with professors and develop connections with fellow students. However, at IUS the campus life is somewhat lacking. IUS is a commuter school and has difficulty promoting school spirit that you may find at a bigger, traditional college. Overall, IUS is an excellent choice for students interested in a small campus and focusing on receiving a great education.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,198 Net Price
    • 830-1040 SAT Range
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  31. Indiana University - Northwest

    • 4 Year
    • Gary, IN
    • 656

    Freshman: Indiana University Northwest is a campus where students can feel they are at home where as on other campuses, students may often feel a bit lost or alone. Although it is a commuter college, there are many ways to get involved in the school such as sports, clubs, and work! Indiana University Northwest is committed to its students and faculty. Students have many opportunities to work with professors and coordinators on large projects that teaches students how to think critically. No professor, coordinator, or advisor will turn a student away if he or she needs help with anything. Everyone there wants the students to succeed and give them a sense of confidence when they leave IUN.
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    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 76% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,374 Net Price
    • 820-1010 SAT Range
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  32. Purdue University Northwest - North Central

    • 4 Year
    • Westville, IN
    • 389

    Junior: It's a small campus, manicured and non intimidating. I have completed one full school year there so far, my reviews are a bit mixed. When I transferred I didn't find the classes to be challenging. The professors I've had have been well versed in their courses, personable and seem to sincerely enjoy teaching in a smaller classroom setting. There are numerous support programs for students that are all free, including counseling and tutoring. Since it's a commuter campus there are an extraordinarily large amount of sitting spots throughout campus for students to study and relax. Overall, I look forward to completing my undergrad program there.
    Read 389 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • $6,942 Net Price
    • 870-1050 SAT Range
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