Top Nursing Schools in New Hampshire
This page lists 18 schools in New Hampshire that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 2 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 9 associate degree (ADN), 9 bachelor's (BSN), 6 master's and 1 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 11 public, 6 private nonprofit and 1 private for-profit. 17 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Manchester (4) and Nashua (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 (18)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby-Sawyer College | New London, NH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Franklin Pierce University | Rindge, NH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership | ACEN |
| Great Bay Community College | Portsmouth, NH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Harmony Health Care Institute | Merrimack, NH | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | ACEN |
| Keene State College | Keene, NH | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| Lakes Region Community College | Laconia, NH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Manchester Community College | Manchester, NH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Nashua Community College | Nashua, NH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| NHTI-Concord's Community College | Concord, NH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | Public | BSN | CCNE |
| River Valley Community College | Claremont, NH | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Rivier University | Nashua, NH | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP | ACEN |
| Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| St Joseph School of Nursing | Nashua, NH | Private nonprofit | ADN | ACEN |
| University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online | Manchester, NH | Public | BSN, MSN-Leadership | — |
| University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Durham, NH | Public | BSN, MSN, MSN-CNL, MSN-FNP, Post-Master's, Post-Master's-FNP, Post-Master's-PMHNP, DNP | CCNE |
| White Mountains Community College | Berlin, NH | Public | ADN | ACEN |
Before you apply in New Hampshire
- 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 New Hampshire. See online coursework and clinical requirements.