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Top Nursing Schools in Missouri

This page lists 66 schools in Missouri that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 28 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 23 associate degree (ADN), 37 bachelor's (BSN), 18 master's and 5 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 36 public, 25 private nonprofit and 5 private for-profit. 31 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Saint Louis (7), Kansas City (6), Springfield (4) and Cape Girardeau (3).

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.

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

Schools (66)

Research College of Nursing

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionKansas City, MO

Research College of Nursing is a private for-profit specialized institution in Kansas City, MO. It reported 199 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Rockhurst University campus

Rockhurst University

Private nonprofitUniversityKansas City, MO

Rockhurst University is a private nonprofit university in Kansas City, MO. It reported 189 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Saint Louis Community College campus

Saint Louis Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeBridgeton, MO

Saint Louis Community College is a public community / two-year college in Bridgeton, MO. It reported 233 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Saint Louis University campus

Saint Louis University

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University is a private nonprofit university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 284 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Saline County Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionMarshall, MO

Saline County Career Center is a public specialized institution in Marshall, MO. It reported 20 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionCape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Cape Girardeau, MO. It reported 58 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

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Southeast Missouri State University

PublicUniversityCape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University is a public university in Cape Girardeau, MO. It reported 74 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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Southern Missouri Technical Institute

PublicSpecialized institutionWest Plains, MO

Southern Missouri Technical Institute is a public specialized institution in West Plains, MO. It reported 19 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Southwest Baptist University

Private nonprofitUniversityBolivar, MO

Southwest Baptist University is a private nonprofit university in Bolivar, MO. It reported 142 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN

ACEN: MSN, BSN, ADN

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St Charles Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCottleville, MO

St Charles Community College is a public community / two-year college in Cottleville, MO. It reported 105 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionFenton, MO

St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton is a private for-profit specialized institution in Fenton, MO. It reported 95 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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State Fair Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSedalia, MO

State Fair Community College is a public community / two-year college in Sedalia, MO. It reported 96 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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State Technical College of Missouri

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeLinn, MO

State Technical College of Missouri is a public community / two-year college in Linn, MO. It reported 43 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Stephens College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeColumbia, MO

Stephens College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Columbia, MO. 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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Texas County Technical College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionHouston, MO

Texas County Technical College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Houston, MO. It reported 45 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Three Rivers College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePoplar Bluff, MO

Three Rivers College is a public community / two-year college in Poplar Bluff, MO. It reported 92 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Truman State University campus

Truman State University

PublicUniversityKirksville, MO

Truman State University is a public university in Kirksville, MO. It reported 50 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 Central Missouri

PublicUniversityWarrensburg, MO

University of Central Missouri is a public university in Warrensburg, MO. It reported 147 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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University of Missouri-Columbia campus

University of Missouri-Columbia

PublicUniversityColumbia, MO

University of Missouri-Columbia is a public university in Columbia, MO. It reported 377 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Grad Cert, DNP, PhD

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

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University of Missouri-Kansas City

PublicUniversityKansas City, MO

University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public university in Kansas City, MO. It reported 210 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

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

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Before you apply in Missouri

  • 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 Missouri. See online coursework and clinical requirements.