Top Nursing Schools in Delaware
This page lists 5 schools in Delaware that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 1 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 1 associate degree (ADN), 4 bachelor's (BSN), 3 master's and 1 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 3 public and 2 private nonprofit. 4 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Dover (2).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory
Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (5)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware State University | Dover, DE | Public | BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | Dover, DE | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center | Lewes, DE | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Wilmington University | New Castle, DE | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, PhD | CCNE |
Before you apply in Delaware
- Prelicensure nursing programs must be approved by the state's board of nursing. Check the board's current list for the campus you will attend.
- Program accreditation (CCNE, ACEN or CNEA) is separate from state approval and from the institution's own accreditation. Each school page shows which records we found and where.
- Online programs based in another state may not accept residents of Delaware. See online coursework and clinical requirements.