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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (66)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A T Still University of Health Sciences | Kirksville, MO | Private nonprofit | Doctorate | — |
| Applied Tech | Sunset Hills, MO | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Avila University | Kansas City, MO | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing | Saint Louis, MO | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA | — |
| Bolivar Technical College | Bolivar, MO | Private nonprofit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | — |
| Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center | Cape Girardeau, MO | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies | Fayette, MO | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-CNL | — |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Fayette, MO | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Chamberlain University-Missouri | St. Louis, MO | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| College of the Ozarks | Point Lookout, MO | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Columbia College | Columbia, MO | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Concorde Career College-Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, BSN | ACEN |
| Cox College | Springfield, MO | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-PMHNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP | CCNE, ACEN |
| Crowder College | Neosho, MO | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Culver-Stockton College | Canton, MO | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| East Central College | Union, MO | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Evangel University | Springfield, MO | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Fontbonne University | Saint Louis, MO | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Four Rivers Career Center | Washington, MO | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Franklin Technology Center Adult Education | Joplin, MO | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
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.