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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership | CCNE |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Bethel College-North Newton | North Newton, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado, KS | Public | CNA, RN Diploma, ADN | — |
| Cloud County Community College | Concordia, KS | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Colby Community College | Colby, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Dodge City Community College | Dodge City, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City, KS | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | Public | BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Public | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | Beloit, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott, KS | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Hesston College | Hesston, KS | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Highland Community College | Highland, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson, KS | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, 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.