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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)

University of Missouri-St Louis campus

University of Missouri-St Louis

PublicUniversitySaint Louis, MO

University of Missouri-St Louis is a public university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 167 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

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

CCNE: BSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Warrensburg Area Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionWarrensburg, MO

Warrensburg Area Career Center is a public specialized institution in Warrensburg, MO. It reported 8 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Washington University in St Louis

Private nonprofitUniversitySt. Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is a private nonprofit university in St. Louis, MO. It reported 1 nursing award (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

PhD

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Waynesville Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionWaynesville, MO

Waynesville Career Center is a public specialized institution in Waynesville, MO. It reported 10 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Webster University campus

Webster University

Private nonprofitUniversitySaint Louis, MO

Webster University is a private nonprofit university in Saint Louis, MO. It reported 94 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Doctorate-CRNA

ACEN: MSN, BSN

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William Jewell College campus

William Jewell College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeLiberty, MO

William Jewell College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Liberty, MO. It reported 20 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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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.