Top Nursing Schools in Kansas
This page lists 39 schools in Kansas that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 19 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 21 associate degree (ADN), 17 bachelor's (BSN), 11 master's and 5 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 27 public, 11 private nonprofit and 1 private for-profit. 31 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Overland Park (3), Topeka (3), Wichita (3) and Emporia (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 (39)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Labette Community College | Parsons, KS | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | Olathe, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's | CCNE |
| Neosho County Community College | Chanute, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Newman University | Wichita, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CRNA | CCNE |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | Overland Park, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | — |
| Ottawa University-Online | Overland Park, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | — |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas | Topeka, KS | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Salina Area Technical College | Salina, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Public | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-CNM, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP | CCNE |
| Washburn Institute of Technology | Topeka, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Washburn University | Topeka, KS | Public | BSN, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, KS | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Wichita, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
Before you apply in Kansas
- 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 Kansas. See online coursework and clinical requirements.