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
Verified program profiles (3)
Individual programs whose details we verified on the school's own website, each fact with a source.
| Program | School | Award / pathway | Format | Tuition (basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) | South College | ADN | On-campus | Not published |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated) | South College | BSN, Accelerated BSN (ABSN) | On-campus | Not published |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Traditional) | South College | BSN | On-campus | Not published |
Schools (35)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American College of Education | Indianapolis, IN | Private for-profit | BSN, MSN, Grad Cert-Leadership | CCNE |
| Anderson University | Anderson, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Ball State University | Muncie, IN | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP | CCNE |
| Bethel University | Mishawaka, IN | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Caris College | Jeffersonville, IN | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Chamberlain University-Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| Fortis College-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Private for-profit | ADN | — |
| Goshen College | Goshen, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, Doctorate | CCNE |
| Huntington University | Huntington, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute, IN | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP | ACEN |
| Indiana University-East | Richmond, IN | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership | ACEN |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-CNS, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, PhD | CCNE |
| Indiana University-Kokomo | Kokomo, IN | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership | CCNE, ACEN |
| Indiana University-Northwest | Gary, IN | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP | ACEN |
| Indiana University-South Bend | South Bend, IN | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany, IN | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion | Marion, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | Marion, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | — |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Indianapolis, IN | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Manchester University | North Manchester, IN | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
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.