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Top Nursing Schools in Puerto Rico

This page lists 44 schools in Puerto Rico that reported awards in licensed nursing education to the U.S. Department of Education for 2023-24 — including 12 practical/vocational nursing (LPN/LVN), 17 associate degree (ADN), 38 bachelor's (BSN) and 15 master's award levels. By ownership, 8 public, 28 private nonprofit and 8 private for-profit. 16 appear in the CCNE or ACEN accreditor directories for at least one nursing program level. The largest concentrations are in San Juan (7), Bayamon (5), Humacao (4) and Manati (4).

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 (44)

American Educational College

Private for-profitCommunity / two-year collegeBayamon, PR

American Educational College is a private for-profit community / two-year college in Bayamon, PR. It reported 14 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Atenas University

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionManati, PR

Atenas University is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Manati, PR. It reported 53 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

ACEN: BSN, ADN

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Caribbean University-Bayamon

Private nonprofitUniversityBayamon, PR

Caribbean University-Bayamon is a private nonprofit university in Bayamon, PR. It reported 8 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

MSN

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CEM College-Humacao

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionHumacao, PR

CEM College-Humacao is a private for-profit specialized institution in Humacao, PR. It reported 17 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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CEM College-San Juan

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionSan Juan, PR

CEM College-San Juan is a private for-profit specialized institution in San Juan, PR. It reported 38 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSN

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Colegio Universitario de San Juan

PublicUniversitySan Juan, PR

Colegio Universitario de San Juan is a public university in San Juan, PR. It reported 93 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

CCNE: BSNACEN: ADN

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Columbia Central University-Caguas

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionCaguas, PR

Columbia Central University-Caguas is a private for-profit specialized institution in Caguas, PR. It reported 209 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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Dewey University-Carolina

Private nonprofitUniversityCarolina, PR

Dewey University-Carolina is a private nonprofit university in Carolina, PR. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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Dewey University-Hato Rey

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionHato Rey, PR

Dewey University-Hato Rey is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Hato Rey, PR. It reported 70 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-CRNA, MSN-PMHNP

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Dewey University-Juana Díaz

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionJuana Diaz, PR

Dewey University-Juana Díaz is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Juana Diaz, PR. It reported 4 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-PMHNP

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Dewey University-Manati

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionManati, PR

Dewey University-Manati is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Manati, PR. It reported 18 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan

Private nonprofitUniversitySan Juan, PR

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan is a private nonprofit university in San Juan, PR. It reported 50 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionSan Sebastian, PR

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian is a private nonprofit specialized institution in San Sebastian, PR. It reported 36 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-Leadership

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EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionHumacao, PR

EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Humacao, PR. It reported 1 nursing award (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati

Private nonprofitSpecialized institutionManati, PR

EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati is a private nonprofit specialized institution in Manati, PR. It reported 1 nursing award (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Huertas College

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionCaguas, PR

Huertas College is a private for-profit specialized institution in Caguas, PR. It reported 22 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN

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Humacao Community College

Private nonprofitFour-year collegeHumacao, PR

Humacao Community College is a private nonprofit four-year college in Humacao, PR. It reported 5 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN

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Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGuayama, PR

Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama is a public community / two-year college in Guayama, PR. It reported 11 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeManati, PR

Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati is a public community / two-year college in Manati, PR. It reported 7 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSan Juan, PR

Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan is a public community / two-year college in San Juan, PR. It reported 13 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN

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Before you apply in Puerto Rico

  • 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 Puerto Rico. See online coursework and clinical requirements.