Top Nursing Schools in Oklahoma
This page lists 61 schools in Oklahoma that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 31 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 14 associate degree (ADN), 17 bachelor's (BSN), 6 master's and 3 Doctor of Nursing Practice award levels. By ownership, 51 public, 7 private nonprofit and 3 private for-profit. 36 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in Oklahoma City (7), Tulsa (6), Ada (2) and Altus (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 (61)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Wesleyan University | Bartlesville, OK | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN, DNP | CCNE |
| Oral Roberts University | Tulsa, OK | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| Pioneer Technology Center | Ponca City, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Pontotoc Technology Center | Ada, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Red River Technology Center | Duncan, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Redlands Community College | El Reno, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Rogers State University | Claremore, OK | Public | BSN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Rose State College | Midwest City, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Seminole State College | Seminole, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Southern Nazarene University | Bethany, OK | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| Southern Oklahoma Technology Center | Ardmore, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Southwest Technology Center | Altus, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| Southwestern Oklahoma State University | Weatherford, OK | Public | BSN, MSN | ACEN |
| Tulsa Community College | Tulsa, OK | Public | ADN | ACEN |
| Tulsa Technology Center | Tulsa, OK | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN | — |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | Public | BSN, MSN | CCNE |
| University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | Oklahoma City, OK | Public | BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership, Grad Cert-CNS, Grad Cert-PMHNP, DNP, DNP-CNS, DNP-FNP, DNP-Leadership, PhD | CCNE |
| University of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Private nonprofit | BSN, PhD, PhD-CRNA, PhD-FNP | ACEN |
| Wes Watkins Technology Center | Wetumka, OK | Public | LPN/LVN | — |
| Western Oklahoma State College | Altus, OK | Public | ADN | — |
Before you apply in Oklahoma
- 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 Oklahoma. See online coursework and clinical requirements.