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.
Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (44)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Educational College | Bayamon, PR | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN | — |
| Atenas University | Manati, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | ACEN |
| Caribbean University-Bayamon | Bayamon, PR | Private nonprofit | MSN | — |
| CEM College-Humacao | Humacao, PR | Private for-profit | BSN | — |
| CEM College-San Juan | San Juan, PR | Private for-profit | LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN | CCNE |
| Colegio Universitario de San Juan | San Juan, PR | Public | ADN, BSN | CCNE, ACEN |
| Columbia Central University-Caguas | Caguas, PR | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Dewey University-Carolina | Carolina, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Dewey University-Hato Rey | Hato Rey, PR | Private nonprofit | ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-CNS, MSN-CRNA, MSN-PMHNP | — |
| Dewey University-Juana Díaz | Juana Diaz, PR | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-PMHNP | — |
| Dewey University-Manati | Manati, PR | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan | San Juan, PR | Private nonprofit | BSN | CCNE |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian | San Sebastian, PR | Private nonprofit | BSN, MSN-Leadership | — |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-Humacao | Humacao, PR | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| EDP University of Puerto Rico-Manati | Manati, PR | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Huertas College | Caguas, PR | Private for-profit | ADN, BSN | — |
| Humacao Community College | Humacao, PR | Private nonprofit | BSN | — |
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama | Guayama, PR | Public | ADN | — |
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Manati | Manati, PR | Public | ADN | — |
| Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan | San Juan, PR | Public | ADN | — |
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.