Top Nursing Schools in Idaho
This page lists 12 schools in Idaho that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 8 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 6 associate degree (ADN), 7 bachelor's (BSN), 5 master's and 2 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 7 public, 2 private nonprofit and 3 private for-profit. 11 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Boise (3), Idaho Falls (2) and Nampa (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 (12)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Public | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP | CCNE |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | Rexburg, ID | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Carrington College-Boise | Boise, ID | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls, ID | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa, ID | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus | Boise, ID | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| Idaho State University | Pocatello, ID | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE, ACEN |
| Lewis-Clark State College | Lewiston, ID | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| North Idaho College | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Nampa, ID | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Provo College-Idaho Falls Campus | Idaho Falls, ID | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, BSN, MSN | — |
Before you apply in Idaho
- 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 Idaho. See online coursework and clinical requirements.