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Top BSN Programs in Iowa

Bachelor's degrees in nursing, including traditional, accelerated and RN-to-BSN pathways.

19 schools in Iowa reported BSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified BSN program profile. BSN Programs in all states

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.

19 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (19)

Allen College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionWaterloo, IA

Allen College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Waterloo, IA. It reported 155 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, MSN-Public Health, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-FNP, DNP-PMHNP, Doctorate

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Briar Cliff University

Private nonprofitUniversitySioux City, IA

Briar Cliff University is a private nonprofit university in Sioux City, IA. It reported 48 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Clarke University campus

Clarke University

Private nonprofitUniversityDubuque, IA

Clarke University is a private nonprofit university in Dubuque, IA. It reported 31 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP

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Coe College campus

Coe College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeCedar Rapids, IA

Coe College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Cedar Rapids, IA. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Dordt University

Private nonprofitUniversitySioux Center, IA

Dordt University is a private nonprofit university in Sioux Center, IA. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Graceland University-Lamoni campus

Graceland University-Lamoni

Private nonprofitUniversityLamoni, IA

Graceland University-Lamoni is a private nonprofit university in Lamoni, IA. It reported 161 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, Doctorate

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Grand View University

Private nonprofitUniversityDes Moines, IA

Grand View University is a private nonprofit university in Des Moines, IA. It reported 34 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Iowa State University campus

Iowa State University

PublicUniversityAmes, IA

Iowa State University is a public university in Ames, IA. It reported 15 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Luther College campus

Luther College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeDecorah, IA

Luther College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Decorah, IA. It reported 46 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Mercy College of Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionDes Moines, IA

Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Des Moines, IA. It reported 325 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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Morningside University campus

Morningside University

Private nonprofitUniversitySioux City, IA

Morningside University is a private nonprofit university in Sioux City, IA. It reported 59 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, Doctorate

CCNE: MSN, Post-Master's, BSN, DNPACEN: ADN

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Mount Mercy University campus

Mount Mercy University

Private nonprofitUniversityCedar Rapids, IA

Mount Mercy University is a private nonprofit university in Cedar Rapids, IA. It reported 81 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership, DNP-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Northwestern College campus

Northwestern College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeOrange City, IA

Northwestern College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Orange City, IA. It reported 30 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Saint Ambrose University campus

Saint Ambrose University

Private nonprofitUniversityDavenport, IA

Saint Ambrose University is a private nonprofit university in Davenport, IA. It reported 95 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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St Luke's College

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionSioux City, IA

St Luke's College is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Sioux City, IA. It reported 60 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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University of Dubuque campus

University of Dubuque

Private nonprofitUniversityDubuque, IA

University of Dubuque is a private nonprofit university in Dubuque, IA. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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University of Iowa campus

University of Iowa

PublicUniversityIowa City, IA

University of Iowa is a public university in Iowa City, IA. It reported 310 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-Leadership, Post-Master's, PhD, PhD-CRNA, PhD-FNP, PhD-Leadership, PhD-PMHNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Upper Iowa University campus

Upper Iowa University

Private nonprofitUniversityFayette, IA

Upper Iowa University is a private nonprofit university in Fayette, IA. It reported 46 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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William Penn University campus

William Penn University

Private nonprofitUniversityOskaloosa, IA

William Penn University is a private nonprofit university in Oskaloosa, IA. It reported 23 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN

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