Top Nursing Schools in Indiana
This page lists 34 schools in Indiana that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 3 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 7 associate degree (ADN), 29 bachelor's (BSN), 17 master's and 10 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 14 public, 16 private nonprofit and 4 private for-profit. 26 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Indianapolis (7), Evansville (2), Marion (2) and West Lafayette (2).
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory / official school websites
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 (35)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian University | Indianapolis, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN, PhD, PhD-CRNA | CCNE |
| Marian University-Ancilla | Plymouth, IN | Private nonprofit | ADN | — |
| Purdue University Global | West Lafayette, IN | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Purdue University Northwest | Hammond, IN | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-CNS, Post-Master's-FNP | ACEN |
| Purdue University-Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing | Lafayette, IN | Private nonprofit | RN Diploma | — |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Saint Mary of the Woods, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Saint Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN, DNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| South College | Knoxville, TN | Private for-profit | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, ABSN, RN-BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, RN-MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, DNP-Leadership, MSN-DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, BSN-DNP | CCNE, COA |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN, Doctorate-CRNA | ACEN |
| University of Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, DNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNS, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNS, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership | CCNE |
| Valparaiso University | Valparaiso, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN, DNP-FNP | CCNE |
| Vincennes University | Vincennes, IN | Public | LPN/LVN, RN Diploma, ADN, BSN | ACEN |
Before you apply in Indiana
- 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 Indiana. See online coursework and clinical requirements.